Mac Mini: the unveiling [pics]
Today, dear readers, I braved a raging blizzard and a broken toe to secure what I believe is the very last Mac Mini
in all of upstate New York. Believe you me, this brings me no pleasure for myself - I do it all for you. ;)
I just took a boatload of shots of the official unwrapping. There’s no easy way to upload a gallery of shots so I’ll
keep adding as I go along. For you fellow late night Mac sickos (and everyone snowed in in the northeast US…), please
don’t overkill on the ‘refresh’ button ‘cuz you’ll kill our servers. There’s plenty of Mac pr0n that awaits, so just
take it easy, k?
Above: box back
Below: cat and Mini
Above: Right side of box. Smart move, promoting the value of the iLife suite. The other side of the box is the Apple
logo. Bottom of the box is listing of specs, bar codes, fine print.
Below: The first cut is the deepest.
Above: open box
Below: iLife CD on top… with floral theme? What up with that? :)
Above: Behold, the Mini.
Below: Bottom of box
Above: Box contents - Mini, software pack, power supply and cord, DVI to VGA adapter (plus iLife disk)
Below: Back of Mac Mini and power supply. Noting the power supply is pretty darn big itself, about a third of the
width of the Mini itself and two thirds of the height.
Above: Back of Mini, corner
Below: Back panel of Mac Mini
Above: Front of Mac Mini. One slot, one barely noticeable LED.
Yeah, I knew it was tiny. Everybody knows it’s tiny. But damn… the thing is TINY!!
Above: Mac Mini with 3G iPod and Apple bluetooth mouse
Below: Power supply with iPod and mouse
Above: Mac Mini with Dell Axim x50v and Gameboy
Below: Mac Mini height compared to iPod 3G
Above: Mac Mini as compared to height of iPod and power supply
Below: Mac Mini and Powerbook G4
Above: Mac Mini and Apple display
Below: Mac Mini and G4 tower
After having taken the time to admire, it is now high time to go play with my Mini!
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March 01 2005 at 3:43 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyDoes this thing have the juice to run Final Cut Pro? Even PC Mag likes it. I haven't owned a Mac since the mid 90s and I think it's time to get back into it. BTW, it seems TUAW doesn't mind people promoting their links here so here goes: http://www.freeminimacs.com/?r=15342087 I have a little explanation of the deal at my site: http://movies.squarespace.com/freemac/ I'm a writer and indie filmmaker. I have gmail invites up the wazoo to give away and I can help you with your resume or other writing if you can use the help. Tom PS. If this seams too spammish, please delete it.
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February 12 2005 at 10:45 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySo good to see another fellow i-towner 'round these parts! :) Yes, consciousness barely exists without Gimme Coffee. And I happen to represent the witching behind the drum kit, yo! :) I am not usually one for ceremony, but 'New Apple package ceremony' is something I can really get behind. :)
January 28 2005 at 1:18 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyNo one has commented on the GIMME! COFFEE sticker adorning your laptop. Or The Withcing sticker. ITown REPRESENT! Yes the 'new apple package' ceremony is fun isn't it!?
January 26 2005 at 1:02 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI also am gonna get killed, but http://www.FreeMiniMacs.com/?r=13909145 Go there, I'll be your best fuh-riend!
January 24 2005 at 6:38 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySam - yes, look forward to first impressions. I want to put it through its paces first, give it a couple of days. The ultra-first impression is that, compared to the machine it is replacing (400Mhz Powermac G4), it is pretty dang zippy. :)
January 24 2005 at 2:24 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyVery helpful information for a potential buyer. What cds are in the software pack?
January 24 2005 at 9:12 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyDenjira, you just got a PowerBook? But they're just about to be updated! Doh!
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