I read somewhere that the NUC was getting an I5 quad core Iris Pro Broadwell latter this year.
That would make a nice addition to a processor to the Minis.
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The new Mac mini is almost certainly coming
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I read somewhere that the NUC was getting an I5 quad core Iris Pro Broadwell latter this year.
That would make a nice addition to a processor to the Minis.
With the release of the new MB and USB-C, wouldn't you expect Apple to refresh everything to include it to speed adoption?
Also, the unusually long time for the last refresh had more to do with Intel falling behind. Intel said it was going to get back on track; maybe we see a new, new MM soon.
(probably still without a quad core)
Also, the unusually long time for the last refresh had more to do with Intel falling behind. Intel said it was going to get back on track; maybe we see a new, new MM soon.
(probably still without a quad core)
They don't seem to be in a hurry, considering that the 13" rMBP from the same event does not have USB-C. But then again, that was just a minor refresh. It could be argued that the Mac mini is due for a major redesign, which would be an opportunity to add and remove some ports.
Different products are intended for different users. The new MacBook is aimed as a keyboarded equivalent of an iPad, right down to the choice of colors. It is intended to be used untethered and only connected for recharging when not in use. It makes no sense for desktop computers (like the mini) or powerful notebook computers that are likely to be connected to things.
Note that some people have been saying that this represents the demise of Thunderbolt, however Apple just revised the MacBook Airs with the faster Thunderbolt 2 (and I guess they did the same for the revised 13" MacBookPro), so it certainly doesn't look like Apple is heading down the single USB-C path for the entire product line. Keep in mind that the 2014 mini dropped FW800 (long dying) for a second Thunderbolt port and went to Thunderbolt 2 there as well.
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Different products are intended for different users. The new MacPro is aimed as a keyboarded equivalent of an iPad, right down to the choice of colors.
You mean MacBook.
Different products are intended for different users. The new MacPro is aimed as a keyboarded equivalent of an iPad, right down to the choice of colors.
You mean MacBook.
With NO touchscreen.
Different products are intended for different users. The new MacPro is aimed as a keyboarded equivalent of an iPad, right down to the choice of colors.
You mean MacBook.
Yes but it is funnier as is! (I'll edit it, though).
I get your point. If anything they might update to USB 3.1. For some reason they went with 3.1 gen 1 for the MB, which is 7 Gbit/s rather than 10 Gbit/s, all of which is slower than TB2 (20 Gbit/s).
http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...0hq-i7-5750hq-i7-5850hq-and-i7-5950hq.772089/
Will those processors be a drop in watts from Haswell? That would be the only way quad core could become available in the thermal envelope for the Mac mini. Does anyone have sales figures for the quad core Mac mini? Maybe it didn't sell and since it was higher priced from Intel, Apple just figured they wouldn't buy the next one and make a quad core Haswell mini?
Will those processors be a drop in watts from Haswell? That would be the only way quad core could become available in the thermal envelope for the Mac mini. Does anyone have sales figures for the quad core Mac mini? Maybe it didn't sell and since it was higher priced from Intel, Apple just figured they wouldn't buy the next one and make a quad core Haswell mini?
Yes! A mini that is also an iGriddle, because nothing goes together like computing and bacon.
Mid-cycle
MacRumors has had the 2014 Mac Mini at a neutral mid-cycle for a couple of weeks now.
The new Mac Mini is almost certainly coming .. This year or next?
MacRumors has had the 2014 Mac Mini at a neutral mid-cycle for a couple of weeks now.
The new Mac Mini is almost certainly coming .. This year or next?
Mid-Cycle?
That's wishful thinking bordering the delusional, IMO.
While they may not wait another 700 days, it will certainly be a while before it is updated again.
I'd be extreme surprised is it turned out differently.
I wonder if the next Mac Mini will follow in the MacBook's footsteps and become a fan less wonder with one port.
Force Touch
iMovie gains haptic feedback on Apple's new Force Touch trackpads
http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/03/19/imovie-gains-haptic-feedback-on-force-touch-trackpads
iMovie gains haptic feedback on Apple's new Force Touch trackpads
http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/03/19/imovie-gains-haptic-feedback-on-force-touch-trackpads
And unless Apple chooses to only continue with 15W chips in the future, here the 28W Broadwell + HD6100 NUC : http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/03/mini-review-intels-powered-up-core-i7-broadwell-mini-pc/
It could make a nice upgrade this summer, before a Skylake redesign in 2016.
I can remember when this thread use to be full of anticipation....and then the fatal blow to the quad Mini probably never to be again.