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The MacMini has also been updated, from the MacBook Air newsroom article, at the bottom of the page: ``` Mac mini Also Updated Today Whether they are using it

The MacMini has also been updated, from the MacBook Air newsroom article, at the bottom of the page: ``` Mac mini Also Updated Today Whether they are using it as a desktop computer, a music and movie storage hub for the family, or as a code compile server for Xcode, customers love Mac mini. The standard configurations of Mac mini now come with double the storage capacity. The $799 configuration now comes standard with 256GB, while the $1,099 configuration features 512GB of storage, and every Mac mini is made from 100 percent recycled aluminum. ```

dexterdog 7y ago
$300 for a 256GB storage upgrade. Apple being Apple
- rangibaby 7y ago
  At least now USB SSDs are cheap, small and fast
- tonyedgecombe 7y ago
  There are other differences besides the storage.
  - leetcrew 7y ago
    what are they? looks like they're still using the latest intel cpus from two years ago.
    - tonyedgecombe 7y ago
      Between the models, not compared to previous.
    - supdatecron 7y ago
      > looks like they're still using the latest intel cpus from two years ago. So this is how they're making their profit targets...
    - LeifCarrotson 7y ago
      i3 vs i5 (base model). You can upgrade either to the i7 for $300. Both start with 8 GB memory, you can upgrade to 16 GB for $200, 32 GB for $600, or 64 GB for $1000. If you get the i3, you can upgrade to 512 GB of storage for $200 (essentially, that and the i3 -> i5 upgrade for $100 is a processor + storage upgrade disguised as a different model). You could also upgrade to 1 TB for $400 or 2 TB for $800. A 10GB Ethernet NIC is the last option, available for $100; I guess they realize these are likely to be used in farms where network transfer will be important.
leetcrew 7y ago
what a joke. a desktop "code compile server" that still uses a low tdp laptop processor. I guess for the low price of $6000 I could get a real workstation part.
- em500 7y ago
  What are you talking about? The Mini has 65W desktop processors since the last generation.
  - leetcrew 7y ago
    the B suffix parts are still mobile parts. looks like they clock almost the same as their desktop counterparts, so I'll admit I stand partially corrected.
germinalphrase 7y ago
And I assume storage is not user upgradable?

dexterdog 7y ago

$300 for a 256GB storage upgrade. Apple being Apple

rangibaby 7y ago
At least now USB SSDs are cheap, small and fast
tonyedgecombe 7y ago
There are other differences besides the storage.
- leetcrew 7y ago
  what are they? looks like they're still using the latest intel cpus from two years ago.
  - tonyedgecombe 7y ago
    Between the models, not compared to previous.
  - supdatecron 7y ago
    > looks like they're still using the latest intel cpus from two years ago. So this is how they're making their profit targets...
  - LeifCarrotson 7y ago
    i3 vs i5 (base model). You can upgrade either to the i7 for $300. Both start with 8 GB memory, you can upgrade to 16 GB for $200, 32 GB for $600, or 64 GB for $1000. If you get the i3, you can upgrade to 512 GB of storage for $200 (essentially, that and the i3 -> i5 upgrade for $100 is a processor + storage upgrade disguised as a different model). You could also upgrade to 1 TB for $400 or 2 TB for $800. A 10GB Ethernet NIC is the last option, available for $100; I guess they realize these are likely to be used in farms where network transfer will be important.

leetcrew 7y ago

what a joke. a desktop "code compile server" that still uses a low tdp laptop processor. I guess for the low price of $6000 I could get a real workstation part.

em500 7y ago
What are you talking about? The Mini has 65W desktop processors since the last generation.
- leetcrew 7y ago
  the B suffix parts are still mobile parts. looks like they clock almost the same as their desktop counterparts, so I'll admit I stand partially corrected.

germinalphrase 7y ago

And I assume storage is not user upgradable?