http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.aspx?sku=502583
In store only but a pretty good deal if you live near one.
Cheers,
In store only but a pretty good deal if you live near one.
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PSA Mac Mini $100 off at Microcenter
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I bought an open box from there the last time it was on sale for $399 - the open box was marked down to $320
It was never used, power cable was still factory wrapped. I went straight in there and installed a 250GB SSD. This gimped Mac Mini actually feels more responsive in everyday stuff than a quad-core i7 with 16GB RAM I had.Sssshhhhh.. Stop all that nonsense talk this instant. People around here don't wat to hear about how the 2014 is actually a good machine.
Sssshhhhh.. Stop all that nonsense talk this instant. People around here don't wat to hear about how the 2014 is actually a good machine.
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This made me laugh.
Seriously. How often do Mac Mini users actually stress out all 4 cores? Besides, the Haswell Mac Mini (2014) has a way better GPU (Iris 5100) compared to the Ivy Bridge Mac Mini (HD 4000).
The mid level model's on sale for $599.99 I wonder if Bestbuy will price match?
Edit: Bestbuy did price match. I picked one up
Edit: Bestbuy did price match. I picked one up
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[[ The mid level model's on sale for $599.99 ]]
Also worth mentioning is that the mid-level model is available with fusion for $100 off, as well.
Go to this page:
http://www.microcenter.com/search/s...-Desktop-Computers-:-Computers-:-Micro-Center
.... and scroll to the bottom to see it.
[[ The mid level model's on sale for $599.99 ]]
Also worth mentioning is that the mid-level model is available with fusion for $100 off, as well.
Go to this page:
http://www.microcenter.com/search/s...-Desktop-Computers-:-Computers-:-Micro-Center
.... and scroll to the bottom to see it.
Hi Fishrrman, right now that looks like a base high model rather than an upgraded mid model. What price did you see earlier? The 2.8 GHz unit that I see is $899 but an upgraded mid model should have been $799 with a 2.6GHz clock speed, correct?
Either way these look like great deals.
[[ Hi Fishrrman, right now that looks like a base high model rather than an upgraded mid model. What price did you see earlier? ]]
Yes, looks like I mistook the 2.8ghz CPU for the 2.6 of the mid-range model
Here's the top-level Mini at Microcenter:
http://www.microcenter.com/product/440800/Mac_mini_MGEQ2LL-A_Desktop_Computer
That's the same price as if you bought the mid-range Mini from the Apple online store, upgraded with a 1tb fusion drive.
I'm going to -guess- that Microcenter does not order "upgraded" models from Apple (i.e., they just order "stock" configurations), but even so...
...Looks easiest to just buy the top-level model from Microcenter, IF you're close enough to one of their brick-n-mortar establishments, since this is an "in-store only" price...
Yes, looks like I mistook the 2.8ghz CPU for the 2.6 of the mid-range model
Here's the top-level Mini at Microcenter:
http://www.microcenter.com/product/440800/Mac_mini_MGEQ2LL-A_Desktop_Computer
That's the same price as if you bought the mid-range Mini from the Apple online store, upgraded with a 1tb fusion drive.
I'm going to -guess- that Microcenter does not order "upgraded" models from Apple (i.e., they just order "stock" configurations), but even so...
...Looks easiest to just buy the top-level model from Microcenter, IF you're close enough to one of their brick-n-mortar establishments, since this is an "in-store only" price...
I've been playing around with my new mid-range Mac Mini I got from Best Buy for the same price ($599). It's a nice improvement over my 2011 Mini. I thought I'd hate Yosemite, but it's much better than I thought it would be. I'm quite pleased so far.
Oh thank you so much! I happen to live near one. This is a great deal especially since I was considering the mid-2.6Ghz, Iris, Fusion model for $899 from Apple Online Store.
Can I ask you guys for advice?
Short version: Debating HTPC MacMini 2.6Ghz, {16gb vs 8gb}, Iris for VMWare to play 1080p bluray. Would I gain significant advantage from a 16gb? Biggest task I'm buying it for is to use it for blu-ray playing over VM Windows 7 for 5.1 Surround.
Long Version: Initially I wanted to get a silverstone enclosure with a mini-ITX board to run a HTPC. Mainly because it would be able to process 1080p files and 7.1 DTS MA. But then I was weighing Windows 7 vs Yosemite and realized it would be a hassle to make em really work together. sure I can do SMB with AFP etc but ultimately I'd have to configure NTFS to edit HFS+ and vice versa, I know I can do that with paragon but all this work just to get a working HTPC. Then I looked into VMFusion (not a crazy fan about how Parallel is installed and alters the disk partition) As it happens VMFusion now supports 5.1 output it may not be 7.1 but I can use my Denon to give me a make believe 7.1 from a 5.1. So I decided MacMini.
Any advice you guys?
I agree, it seems as if they offer only stock minis. I have not been paying much attention to sales but these prices look good to me. $100 is a hefty discount for a Mac that is only a few months old.
Just browsing the mid-level is my favorite. If I were actually purchasing, you are right, they make it so easy to spring for the top-level model. http://cdn.macrumors.com/vb/images/smilies/blackapple.png