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Did the old ones have an HDMI output and SD Card slot? I think that's what new in this model... The re-design is essentially the internals I think
by rushiv 16y ago
Did the old ones have an HDMI output and SD Card slot? I think that's what new in this model... The re-design is essentially the internals I think
- cheald 16y agoI have no idea. As I said, I'm not too familiar with the previous-generation offerings. The SD card slot is a yawner, since you can do that with a USB reader. HDMI out makes it potentially interesting as a entertainment center device, but at a $700 price tag, it's difficult to imagine justifying it over other more flexible solutions, unless the form factor is a big deal to you.
- pmjordan 16y agoThe previous model had a mini-DVI port instead of HDMI - I assume the HDMI port also carries an audio signal now, otherwise the two would be equivalent. (mini-DVI might even support dual-link, which HDMI definitely doesn't)
- tibbon 16y agoHowever, I think relatively few Mac Mini users are hooking theirs up to 30" displays. I'm guessing that most users either have them hooked up to a small screen for a kiosk, use it with an older keyboard, monitor & mouse as a cheaper upgrade path to an Apple (thinking of doing this for my mother), or hooked up to a 1080p display like an HDTV or a projector.