January 11, 2005
Apple Launches Mac Mini for $499
With typical Steve Jobs flair, Apple launched a new low-end PC called the Mac Mini today. Two SKUs will go on sale on January 22nd at the price of $499 and $599. Women will love the size at 6.5 inches wide and only 2 inches tall. Specs include 1.25 to 1.4 ghz G4 processor, 256 megabytes of memory expandable to 1 gigabyte, a 40-80GB hard-drive, combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, ATI 9200 graphics processor, builtin 10/100T ethernet, V.92 56k modem, OS X 10.3, iLife '05, and DVI monitor output. No mouse, keyboard, or monitor is included, but all the better as cheaper ones are available out there in PC land.
This is a killer 2nd PC box for your iPod or even a home entertainment system in the living room with the DVI connector to a HDTV display. Imagine playing DVD movies, iPhoto slide-shows, and iTunes music on your plasma and stereo. Not too shabby. [DISCUSS]
