Closing the book on Apple's Mac mini

[Matt Johnston]

On 25 May 2007, at 11:53, Robert La Ferla wrote:

> Apple is leaving us without a good choice.  The MacPro is too big  
> and too expensive.

For what it does, it's the right price. It may just not be what  
you're looking for.

> Laptops can't been run without keeping the display open (at least  
> safely -- heat issues).

Nonsense.

> The iMac line has an integrated monitor which is inflexible and  
> environmentally irresponsible. You can't just upgrade the computer,  
> you have to buy a whole new system.

This is pretty much the same with every Mac. So a pretty bogus  
complaint.

> The AppleTV is not intended to be used as a real system and is  
> underpowered.

Agreed, I wouldn't consider it as an option

> My advice to Apple is to release a new version of the MacMini with  
> Core 2 duo, dual DVI (for the 30" display),  4GB RAM, better  
> graphics and better wireless networking.

The Intel Mac minis have all been lacklustre compared to their PPC  
equivalents. Overpriced certainly.

A better solution FOR ME would be to end the Mac mini.

And reintroduce a single PCIe, mini-tower. With on board graphics.  
And the option for a kick ass graphics card...or any other PCIe card  
you might decide to put in.

Whether this would be a good solution for Apple remains to be seen.

M