Apple Releases New Sandy Bridge Mac Minis and Thunderbolt Display

apple today released update mac mini line, bringing intel's sandy bridge platform diminutive desktop computer along new support thunderbolt connectivity standard being pushed apple , intel. new mac mini lineup consists of 2 standard stock configurations alongside "server" model. notably, models drop optical disc in favor of optional external superdrive.

standard models
- 2.3 ghz intel core i5, 500 gb hard drive, 2 gb ram: $599
- 2.5 ghz intel core i5, 500 gb hard drive, 4 gb ram: $799

server model
- 2.0 ghz, dual 500 gb hard drives, 4 gb ram: $999

additional build-to-order options include upgrade 8 gb of ram, 750 gb hard drives, , external superdrive. high-end standard model , server model can configured 1 (standard) or 2 (server) 256 gb solid-state drives.

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the new mac mini delivers twice processor , graphics performance of previous generation in same amazingly compact , efficient aluminum design.* starting @ $599 (us), new mac mini available order today , in stores tomorrow.

"mac mini delivers speed , expandability makes perfect desktop, living room or office," said philip schiller, apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing. "with faster processors, more powerful graphics , thunderbolt in incredibly compact, aluminum design, new mac mini more versatile ever."

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all mac mini models ship os x lion pre-installed.




alongside new mac mini models, apple announced new apple thunderbolt display. appearing identical previous 27-inch led cinema display, primary upgrade apple's sole standalone display offering thunderbolt compatibility, enabling device used within daisy-chained configurations of new high-speed data , display connectivity standard. new standard, users can first time run 2 displays off of single thunderbolt port on macs offering enough graphics horsepower support pixel load.




upgrade thunderbolt allows apple turn display "ultimate docking station", new display offering built-in facetime hd camera, 2.1 speaker system, 3 usb ports, 1 firewire 800 port, 1 gigabit ethernet port, , second thunderbolt port enable daisy chaining. integrated magsafe cable powering connected notebook computers continues offered.

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"the apple thunderbolt display ultimate docking station mac notebook," said philip schiller, apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing." 1 cable, users can dock new display , connect high performance peripherals, network connections , audio devices."

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images of new thunderbolt-enabled led cinema display leaked on apple's site late last week, foreshadowing arrival alongside mac minis not ship included display. new led cinema display available within next 60 days , priced @ $999.

article link: apple releases new sandy bridge mac minis , thunderbolt display

 

quote mac mini's product page:

"mac mini designed without optical disc drive. because these days, don’t need one. it’s easier ever download music , films itunes store. , can download apps mac app store click."

looooooooooooooooooool... yeah, right apple. mac mini 'hub' hdmi, yet can't play dvd's? rip cd's? , whats point of having boot camp when can't use windows disc?

epic. fail.

 

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