Apple Releases New Mac Mini
Alongside new iBooks today, Apple also released the first update to the Mac mini line.
The updated Mac mini comes with 512MB of RAM and built in wireless options:
1.25GHz G4, 512MB RAM, 40GB HD, Combo Drive, $499
1.42GHz G4, 512MB RAM, 80GB HD, Combo Drive, Airport Extreme and Bluetooth, $599
1.42GHz G4, 512MB RAM, 80GB HD, Super Drive, Airport Extreme and Bluetooth, $699
The full press release can be found here.
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