2102 Mac Mini - Are you buying one?

[Poki]

My impression is that the GPU on the current Server model doesn't support 3 monitors.

I had read that the current high-end Mini could drive 2x Thunderbolt displays, plus an HDMI.

Does anyone know if the current high-end Mini could drive a DVI or Displayport monitor hanging off a Thunderbolt display?
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Yes, the Server model can't, but this years models will be able to do so - probably even the ones with the Intel HD 4000 chip.

Yes, you can use a DVI or DisplayPort monitor at the end of the Thunderbolt chain. However, it's technically not possible to connect it directly to a TB display, so you have to chain in another Thunderbolt product.

However, there's still the HDMI port, which can drive at least a DVI display (not a DisplayPort one), and maybe we'll see two TB ports on the high-end Mini (although I don't think so).

 

[mwhities]

yeah i know the current one will do plenty but I'm just waiting to see what the specs are for the new one.

I understand. I am kinda but, this CL post is VERY tempting. I think the only reason I haven't is that it's the same one I have at work and it "feels" weak. (Can't explain it.) I know I'd go SSD and ram but, that'd be even more money...

 

[Poki]

I understand. I am kinda but, this CL post is VERY tempting. I think the only reason I haven't is that it's the same one I have at work and it "feels" weak. (Can't explain it.) I know I'd go SSD and ram but, that'd be even more money...

You'll have to spend the money for SSD (90 for 120 GB) and RAM (40 for 8 GB) on the new model anyways. But yeah, why not wait.

 

[plucky duck]

I hope I am still not alive by then.

In all seriousness though, I may consider picking up a 2012 if the specs are a big bump up from the 2011, otherwise I'd get a 2011 at an even greater discount refurbished.

If it has non user replaceable ram/hd then all bets are off.

 

[finalcut]

I will probably buy one with lower spec. I want to install Server at home and play with it.

 

[mwhities]

You'll have to spend the money for SSD (90 for 120 GB) and RAM (40 for 8 GB) on the new model anyways. But yeah, why not wait.

Most defnitely.

I want to get server and run it. I have business class Comcast with 5 static IPs. I'd like to play with the email and everything. Considering putting it on my early 2009 MacMini.

 

[paulrbeers]

And in the same tone, are mod up points because people like your comment or because they disturbingly hope you'll be dead by 2102? I hope that if I'm alive in 2102 that I want to be alive.

Pretty sure I was voted up because it was a witty retort to the OP's original post. Further by 2102 I'd be 121 years old. I'm not sure if you have met 100+ year old people before. But I have and neither of them were truly living anymore. I'd rather have 80 fun and hard lived years than 120 boring and overtly healthy and not truly lived any of those 120 years. Just sayin!

 

[Djlild7hina]

I understand. I am kinda but, this CL post is VERY tempting. I think the only reason I haven't is that it's the same one I have at work and it "feels" weak. (Can't explain it.) I know I'd go SSD and ram but, that'd be even more money...

I saw your thread for the craigslist ad. I'd say wait for the 2012 version or get an apple refurbished model. Even though I'm planning to use it primarily for a media centre, I still want to see how the quad core model will look like. As it will maybe replace my hackintosh and future comp I'm planning to build

 

[mwhities]

I saw your thread for the craigslist ad. I'd say wait for the 2012 version or get an apple refurbished model. Even though I'm planning to use it primarily for a media centre, I still want to see how the quad core model will look like. As it will maybe replace my hackintosh and future comp I'm planning to build

I might consider that too. Thanks for bringing that up. Wait a few months after 2012 is released and get a refurbed server. I plan on getting Lion/MLion Server so, why not go server.

Are you planning on modding it or just using it stock? Home Share is all I really plan to do with it. I'll rip DVDs so I can watch them off my ATV.

 

[RoelJuun]

I would like to buy the basic model (HD4000 graphics) for my parents. It can be quite a future proof computer for them, USB 3.0 Thunderbolt, HDMI, capable cpu. And then buy a monitor + mouse and keyboard and they're all set.

The one thing I want is to have some storage (difficult to place a HDD yourself) but also an SSD. I would like the option to have a 128 gig sad + 500 gig HDD. It's probably not going to happen because Apple wants you to buy the ridiculously priced 256 gig SSD.

In the long-term a dedicated graphics card is nice but not necessary because they won't mind running nothing newer than (how will they call it?) 11.0 or 11.1. I think that after 11.1 support for the IGP is dropped.

 

[Djlild7hina]

I might consider that too. Thanks for bringing that up. Wait a few months after 2012 is released and get a refurbed server. I plan on getting Lion/MLion Server so, why not go server.

Are you planning on modding it or just using it stock? Home Share is all I really plan to do with it. I'll rip DVDs so I can watch them off my ATV.

Since you said that your model at work was the same base 2011 model right? you could try the server 2011 or 2012. Guess it depends on how long you are willing to wait.

What i'm really looking forward to is seeing the server model and what specs they'll put in the quad-core version. Hopefully it's more than just a mere ivy bridge spec bump but that's wishful thinking

 

[Ice Dragon]

The one thing I want is to have some storage (difficult to place a HDD yourself) but also an SSD. I would like the option to have a 128 gig sad + 500 gig HDD. It's probably not going to happen because Apple wants you to buy the ridiculously priced 256 gig SSD.

Apple will more than likely reduce the cost of the SSD upgrade for the 2012 Mini. It will not be $600 for a SATA III let alone a SATA II which is what it is now.

 

[Poki]

Apple will more than likely reduce the cost of the SSD upgrade for the 2012 Mini. It will not be $600 for a SATA III let alone a SATA II which is what it is now.

Considering the prices at the new MacBook Pros, we should expect paying about 100 for a 120 GB SSD at BTO when upgrading from a 750 GB HDD. It's still more expensive than buying separately, because you loose a 750 GB HDD, but it's worth it not to have all the hassle disassembling the Mini IMHO.

 

[LaunchpadBS]

SSD's are finally dropping in price, Samsung 830 256gb now going for £149, ocz and crucial have also dropped a lot

 

[Ice Dragon]

Considering the prices at the new MacBook Pros, we should expect paying about 100 for a 120 GB SSD at BTO when upgrading from a 750 GB HDD. It's still more expensive than buying separately, because you loose a 750 GB HDD, but it's worth it not to have all the hassle disassembling the Mini IMHO.

They just have to offer it in the base model and they're set. I didn't mind disassembling my Mini though I would have preferred not to.