Smallest Macs in short supply, mini update imminent?

Well, we got the HDMI port (includes multichannel audio) and NVIDIA 320M graphics but we also got an unanticipated price hike. There's also only two models now, a 2.4Ghz C2D and a 2.66Ghz C2D Mac mini Server.

2.4GHz : 320GB
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB memory
320GB hard drive1
8x double-layer SuperDrive
NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics
Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Ships: Within 24hrs
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USD$699.00 / AUD$999.00

2.66GHz : Dual 500GB
2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB memory
Dual 500GB 7200-rpm hard drives1
NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics
Mac OS X Server Snow Leopard
Ships: Within 24hrs
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USD$999.00 / AUD$1399.00

I ordered a 2.53ghz Mac Mini and pre-ordered an iPad over a month ago. Recently had a shipping update from the Apple Store to say this will now ship June 18th.... I'm really hoping an updated Mac Mini is unleashed in the meantime so I can change the order!

I'd bet that the AppleTV's current functionality will just get rolled into the Mac Mini and that the smaller "ipod without a screen" AppleTV will bifurcate Apple's TV offerings.

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Hdmi would be great to have but I don't think it is going to happen. With the recent addition of audio out to the mini display ports on all Macbooks, I think that puts the final nail in the coffin. Apple has clearly said no, and I think they believe that the new display ports solve the "no hdmi" issue. Plus Apple loves to sell those $30 adapters, hahah. I see this as another flash and Apple isn't going to budge.

I have always wondered though, I thought Apple would have to pay fee for the use of an hdmi port on every machine they build? Assuming this info is true, is their any other ports that manufacturers have to pay to use? jw

my guess is mini display port with audio & new gfx nvidia geforce 320M most likely, + light speed bump, possibly HD increase and/or ram

Beats the AppleTV for a media center hands down as is... can't wait for one with an HDMI port!!! Would love to couple it with DVI and have it mirrored to two TVs for viewing movies in multiple rooms!

I heard the chance are really low, but always welcome for updates. The audio through the mini dvi isn't really big deal for me.

Mac mini update! Ohpleaseohpleaseohpleaseohpleaseohplease! LOL!

Really, as long as the update reconfigures the I/O to pass audio through the mini-DisplayPort connection (like the new MacBook Pros and the iMacs), that's all I'd really want to buy one or two more minis. Oh, and a speedbump wouldn't hurt either! ;^)

This would definitely be good news as I'm holding out on spending any money on a potential HTPC to see what options are going to be out there.

I love my Mac mini with SSD upgrade!
I want another now to use as a testing server.