Slash LaneThe $799 model now includes a 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, up from 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo processor. Meanwhile, the $599 model now includes a 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, up from a 1.5 GHz Intel Core Solo processor.
Updates to the Mac mini line had previously been rumored, but a posting to an overseas Web site that suggested Apple would include a SuperDrive in the new low-end model now appears to be inaccurate. The 1.66GHz Mac mini continues to sport a slot-loading Combo drive.
Also on Wednesday, Apple today announced that it has transitioned its entire iMac line to Intel's new Core 2 Duo (Merom) processors, delivering up to 50 percent faster performance than the previous iMac Core Duo models. Additionally, a new 24-inch iMac with a stunning 24-inch widescreen was introduced into the iMac family.
The new iMac lineup includes four models: a 1.83 GHz and a 2.0 GHz 17-inch, a 2.16 GHz 20-inch and the all-new 2.16 GHz 24-inch iMac. The 17-inch iMac now starts at just $999 and the 20-inch model at just $1499.
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This is awesome, now I officially have a reason to get desktop Mac!
I'll probably choose the iMac, though.
(My Macbook and future iMac, now I have all my bases covered!)
This is awesome, now I officially have reason to get desktop Mac!
I'll probably choose the iMac, though.
Yeah, at 999 for the low end 17 in. iMac model, the Mac Mini just doesn't much sense
Nice to see the base model get dual cores, but I still want to see it drop back down to $499.
Disappointment on the high end, that's barely an improvement at all. Doesn't compare well with the iMac or Macbook.
I am waiting to pick up the new high end mini. The Apple Store doesn't yet have it in stock. How many days does it typically take for their stores to receive the new products?
What impresses me is that Steve isn't saving this stuff for his special event next week.
He must have enough other good stuff to feel he doesn't need these to WOW the audience.
I'm particularly surprised that the intro of the 24" iMac is without any fanfare.