Penryn iMac and Mac Mini Updates Soon?
MacScoop claims that Apple is prepping refreshes to both the iMac and Mac Mini in the coming weeks.
The rumor site expects Apple to start including the 45nm Penryn chip in both the iMac and Mac mini. Meanwhile, they also expect the Mac Mini to upgrade to the GMA3100 graphics chipset used in the most recent MacBooks.
Recent Page 2 rumors have also suggested an imminent iMac release, though it's been some time since we've heard rumors about the Mac mini. Despite old rumors of its demise, Apple has continued to update the Mac mini with the last release in August 2007.
These Penryn updates will likely represent only minor upgrades, but the timeframe is consistent with the belief that Intel is quickly phasing out their previous generation processors.
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The rumor site expects Apple to start including the 45nm Penryn chip in both the iMac and Mac mini. Meanwhile, they also expect the Mac Mini to upgrade to the GMA3100 graphics chipset used in the most recent MacBooks.
Though we don't have a precise release date, we expect the iMac and the Mac mini refreshes to happen within the next four weeks, inventory clearing being the only constraint.
They also report that Apple has been working to slim down the iMac enclosure even more, but those changes may not make it into this revision.Recent Page 2 rumors have also suggested an imminent iMac release, though it's been some time since we've heard rumors about the Mac mini. Despite old rumors of its demise, Apple has continued to update the Mac mini with the last release in August 2007.
These Penryn updates will likely represent only minor upgrades, but the timeframe is consistent with the belief that Intel is quickly phasing out their previous generation processors.
Site sponsors are clearing out previous generation MacBook Pros (Amazon), MacBook Pros (Mac Mall), MacBooks, iMacs with discounts.
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51 months ago
Oooh yes, I'm ready for a new mini. My old G4 mini is still cranking along... but just barely.
51 months ago
Do the iMac's need to be slimmer? I mean I could see you slimming down the portables, they are mobile and can always be lighter, but an already anorexic desktop? Meh...
51 months ago
Do the iMac's need to be slimmer? I mean I could see you slimming down the portables, they are mobile and can always be lighter, but an already anorexic desktop? Meh...
Its nice to be able to carry a desktop so easily.
51 months ago
Do the iMac's need to be slimmer?....
Nope, but I could see a reduced size Mini in our future. ;)
Oh yes, Penryn iMacs and a slimmer (Time Capsule-ish) MacMini tuesday! :D
51 months ago
Now this is some good news at last :)
Updated Mac Mini with SR chipset with 4Gb RAM/GM-X3100 Graphics and cool but powerful Penryn.
Will get one the day it is out - I love my 1.66 CD Mac Mini but it is slow for today.
Updated Mac Mini with SR chipset with 4Gb RAM/GM-X3100 Graphics and cool but powerful Penryn.
Will get one the day it is out - I love my 1.66 CD Mac Mini but it is slow for today.
51 months ago
first po...
No I'm kidding. I'm glad to see reports that the Mac Mini is going to stick around. The more I look at the iTV, the more I think I would rather have a Mini hooked up to my (imagined) flatscreen. It just seems more functional.
No I'm kidding. I'm glad to see reports that the Mac Mini is going to stick around. The more I look at the iTV, the more I think I would rather have a Mini hooked up to my (imagined) flatscreen. It just seems more functional.
51 months ago
Yaaaahooo!
A new Mini at last.
Oh boy...I can't wait.
Happy week end all. :D
A new Mini at last.
Oh boy...I can't wait.
Happy week end all. :D
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