Mac Connection definitely has a special here, the lowest price ever on this Apple Mac mini MC815LL/A Core i5 Desktop Computer!

It definitely takes skill and precision to build a tiny computer system, and you can definitely see all of that taking place here with this super skinny Mac Mini desktop computer which takes up very little space. Regarding that space saving design you may assume they skimped out on the specs but you would be wrong, this one has a speedy Intel Core i5 2.3Ghz Processor to blow away tasks and 2GBs of DDR3 Memory to back it all up. You also get a 500GB hard drive, Intel HD 3000 Graphics, Gigabit Ethernet + Wireless-N support, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity and much more. And yes, I did mention how skinny it was but this model is actually only 1.4-Inches thick!

For $30 off the retail price, making it the best deal any where, they’ve got this computer for $568.95 with free S&H.

Sorry, but we just can’t resist reporting that a new set of Apple products will arrive any day now.  But, don’t get too excited, because the rumored product refresh isn’t an iOS device and nor is it a beefed up laptop with a touchscreen.  9to5Mac, according to an inside source, says we can expect two new product refreshes in the coming weeks.

First off, Apple will be update the White Macbook Pro to include their Thunderbolt port and a faster processor.  The model number will be: MC914LL/A.  And in less exciting news, you can expect a refresh of the Mac Mini.  Supposedly, three models will get rolled out, which will include a standard version, a built to order version and a server version.  All will probably have faster processors, but it’s not clear if they’ll include Thunderbolt.  Models numbers include: MC936LL/A, MC815LL/A, and MC816LL/A.

On another note, 9to5Mac still expects Apple to update the Macbook Pros later this month, but in all likelihood they’ll arrive in August.  Here’s still hoping for the iPhone 5 in September.

For a limited time MacMall is offering a huge Discount on this Apple MC270LL/A Mac mini Intel Core 2 Duo Computer!

If you’re looking for a super sleek and amazingly energy efficient system to run Mac then this is a deal to not miss! The Apple Mac Mini is a revolution in computer design and offers the slimmest and lightest body you have ever seen but packs incredible power! It will easily power through all of your media and applications with the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB’s of RAM for easy multitasking (Maximum of 8GBs supported and easy to install with removable back plate) and powerful nVidia Geforce 320M graphics to easily chew through any high definition videos or games you can throw at it! Even being this slim it also includes a 8X super drive to watch and burn all of your DVDs and CD’s quickly and easily and gives you 320GBs of storage space so you will have all the space you need. This is the most power efficient computer in the world and only uses 10 watts when idle!

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Under the hood is 2.4GHz Intel Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB of DDR3 RAM, 320GB hard drive, DVD burner, NVIDIA GeForce 320M, bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, WIFI b/g/n, Mac OS X 10.6 and more.

Apple’s Mac Mini is one of the smallest, most well-designed mini-desktops out there , taking up a small amount of space on ones desk. Now, that space might not even matter, as Sonnet has a devised a mounting system that puts the Mini behind the monitor it’s hooked up to. In Sonnet’s chassis, you still have access to the Mini’s Mini’s optical drive, SD card slot and rear ports, and it comes with short cables so the clutter is almost non-existant. It’s available in September for $60.

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Colorware strikes again. After offering the option to colorize pretty much anything electronic, the guys have added the new Mac Mini to their selection. For $250, you can send your Mini in, or have them buy and colorize the whole thing for $1000. So, what color would you pick?

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Apple debuted a newly redesigned version of its Mac Mini today, with an aluminum unibody enclosure and updated internals. The new Mini lives up to its name by standing 1.4 inches tall and keeping all of its power supply within the enclosure — no unsightly bricks here, folks.

One of its biggest additions is an HDMI-out port, a first for Apple and something that will turn the Mini into a stylish small HTPC. Other specs include a  2.4GHz Core 2 Duo CPU, 320GB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce 320M chip, 802.11n wireless, 2GB DDR3 RAM, optical drive, 4 USB 2.0 ports, FireWire, an SD card reader, and a Mini DisplayPort jack. If you want to beef that configuration up to use the Mini as a server, Apple also offers a Mini intended for Snow Leopard Server, with two 500GB HDD (one of those replaces the optical drive), 4GB DDR3 RAM, and a 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo CPU. Users can upgrade the RAM themselves via a removable bottom.

The Mac Mini is available now starting at $699, with the Snow Leopard Server version starting at $999..

Apple Unveils All New Mac mini

CUPERTINO, California-June 15, 2010-Apple® today unveiled a completely redesigned Mac® mini, featuring up to twice the graphics performance, a new HDMI port and a new SD card slot, all in an amazingly compact aluminum enclosure. Mac mini is the world’s most energy efficient desktop and starting at $699, is the most affordable way to enjoy Mac OS® X, iLife® or Mac OS X Snow Leopard® Server.

“The sleek, aluminum Mac mini packs great features, versatility and value into an elegant, amazingly compact design,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With twice the graphics performance, HDMI support and industry-leading energy efficiency, customers are going to love the new Mac mini.”

Created with the unibody construction process pioneered by Apple, the new Mac mini features a compact aluminum enclosure just 7.7 inches square and 1.4 inches thin. A new integrated power supply eliminates the need for an external power adapter, reducing overall system volume by 20 percent and keeping cable clutter to a minimum. A removable panel underneath provides quick access for memory expansion. Mac mini is incredibly versatile, effortlessly connecting to existing peripherals such as mice, keyboards and digital displays, while the new HDMI output connects Mac mini to an HDTV and the new SD card slot enables easy transfer of photos and videos from a digital camera.

Inside its sleek, compact enclosure, the new Mac mini includes the fastest integrated graphics processor on the market today. With 48 processing cores, the NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor delivers up to twice the graphics performance of its predecessor, making Mac mini ideal for graphics intensive applications or visually rich games. Mac mini comes standard with a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 320GB hard and 2GB of RAM for $699.

With twice the graphics performance, the new Mac mini is still the world’s most energy efficient desktop.* The new Mac mini reduces power consumption by an incredible 25 percent to less than 10W at idle, less than half the power required by competing systems. Mac mini meets Energy Star 5.0 requirements and achieves EPEAT Gold status.** The new aluminum enclosure is highly recyclable and Mac mini uses PVC-free components and cables, contains no brominated flame retardants and features material-efficient system and packaging designs.

Mac mini comes with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the world’s most advanced operating system, and iLife, Apple’s innovative suite of applications for managing photos, making movies and creating and learning to play music. Snow Leopard builds on a decade of OS X innovation and success with hundreds of refinements, new core technologies and out of the box support for Microsoft Exchange. iLife features iPhoto®, to easily organize and manage photos; iMovie® with powerful easy-to-use new features such as Precision Editor, video stabilization and advanced drag and drop; and GarageBand® which introduces a whole new way to help you learn to play piano and guitar.

Mac mini with Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server fulfills all the server needs of a workgroup or small business including email, calendar, file serving, Time Machine® backup, Wiki Server, Podcast Producer and more. Mac mini with Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server uses less than 11W of power at idle, a fraction of the power consumed in comparison to typical entry-level tower servers.*** Mac mini with Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server is faster than before with a 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, two 500GB hard drives now running at 7200 rpm, 4GB of RAM and supports unlimited clients for $999.

Pricing & Availability
The new Mac mini is shipping today and will be available through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.

The Mac mini, for a suggested retail price of $699 (US), includes:

* 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB of shared L2 cache;
* 2GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable up to 8GB;
* a slot-load 8X SuperDrive® (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
* 320GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm;
* NVIDIA GeForce 320M integrated graphics;
* AirPort Extreme® 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
* Gigabit Ethernet;
* four USB 2.0 ports;
* SD card slot;
* one FireWire® 800 port;
* one HDMI port and one Mini DisplayPort;
* HDMI to DVI video adapter;
* combined optical digital audio input/audio line in (minijack); and
* combined optical digital audio output/headphone out (minijack).

Build-to-order options and accessories include up to 8GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, 500GB hard drive running at 5400 rpm, Apple Remote, Aperture™ 3, Final Cut® Express 4, Logic® Express, iWork® (pre-installed), Apple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Mouse, Apple 24 inch LED Cinema Display and the AppleCare® Protection Plan.

The Mac mini with Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server, for a suggested retail price of $999 (US), includes:

* 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB of shared L2 cache;
* 4GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable up to 8GB;
* two 500GB Serial ATA hard drives running at 7200 rpm;
* NVIDIA GeForce 320M integrated graphics;
* AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
* Gigabit Ethernet;
* four USB 2.0 ports;
* SD card slot;
* one FireWire 800 port;
* one HDMI port and one Mini DisplayPort;
* HDMI to DVI video adapter;
* combined optical digital audio input/audio line in (minijack); and
* combined optical digital audio output/headphone out (minijack).

Build-to-order options and accessories include up to 8GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, External SuperDrive, Apple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Mouse, Apple 24 inch LED Cinema Display and the AppleCare Protection Plan.

*Claim based on energy efficiency categories and products listed within the EPA Energy Star 5.0 database as of June 2010.

**EPEAT is an independent organization that helps customers compare the environmental performance of notebooks and desktops. Products meeting all of the 23 required criteria and at least 75 percent of the optional criteria are recognized as EPEAT Gold products. The EPEAT program was conceived by the US EPA and is based on IEEE 1680 standard for Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products. For more information visit www.epeat.net.

***Claim based on energy efficiency categories and products listed within the EPA Energy Star Small Scale Server database as of June 2010.

AppleInsider is reporting massive shortages of the Mac Mini, fueling rumors that an imminent refresh of the Mini is coming soon, perhaps on June 6th. They also received a tip that the new models would feature an HDMI port in addition to a mini DisplayPort (rather than the previous generations DVI connection), making them easier than ever to connect to HDTVs. As for other internal specs, an updated Mini would most likely include the GeForce 320M GPU currently featured in Apple’s MacBook line and stick to the Core 2 Duo, keeping costs down for Apple’s budget-minded device.

The Mini was last updated in October 2009.

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Boasting 90% less materials than your average desktop PC or NetTop, the VOT125 PC Mini from Viewsonic could be exactly what you hook up to your HDTV because of its slim and compact size.  Also using much less energy than what you’d expect from a PC of this small staure, the VOT125 deploys 2GB of RAM with 250GB hard drive, powered by ultra low voltage Intel® ULV processors, four USB 2.0 ports, and DVI / HDMI inputs.  Seems like a pretty tight little device.

Pricing is set at $500.

ViewSonic® Leads the Way to Smarter, Greener Computing with New PC Mini

ViewSonic’s VOT125 PC Mini provides compact, energy saving solution for business and home users
WALNUT, Calif. – May 18, 2010

ViewSonic® Corp., a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, today announced that the VOT125 PC Mini – the latest compact and energy efficient computing solutions – is now available for order.

Providing an ideal compact and space-saving solution for home and business, the VOT125 provides the ultimate in smarter, greener computing. With a green-centric design, this compact and sleek PC mini uses up to 90% less plastic and consumes up to 90% less energy than traditional tower PCs. With an Intel® ULV processor and 0.6L form factor specifically designed for less power usage, less plastic and less cables, the VOT125 allows green-conscious users to reduce their carbon footprint. And with Windows® 7 installed, the VOT125 presents an ideal product for businesses looking to transition from Windows XP® or Vista®.

With a compact design and trim 1.5″ x 5.1″ x 4.5″ specifications, the VOT125 helps create an efficient and clutter-free workspace. Whether placed on the desktop or mounted to the back of an LCD monitor with the included VESA® mount kit, this petite device is an ideal space-saving solution for an organized home or business space.

Powered by ultra low voltage, Intel® ULV processors, the VOT125 offers high performance and flexible computing in a compact package. Including 2GB internal memory, 250GB hard drive, four USB 2.0 ports, DVI/HDMI outputs and Ethernet/wireless Internet connections, this model provides powerful and adaptable computing solutions with a green conscience.

For further information on ViewSonic products, please visit ViewSonic.com or follow ViewSonic on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

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Trademark footnote: All corporate names and trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.

This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s expectations with regard to future events. Actual events could differ significantly from those anticipated in this document.

Executive quote

“Saving space and reducing energy spending are key priorities for our customers” said Sally Wang, senior director product marketing, ViewSonic. “We’re proud to help achieve both goals with the VOT125 PC Mini, and truly deliver a smarter, greener solution for your desktop.”

Pricing and availability

The VOT125 PC Mini is available with a choice of Intel® Celeron® M Processor ULV 743, Intel® Celeron® Processor SU2300, Intel® Pentium® Processor SU4100 and Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor SU7300, and is currently available for order at an ESP starting at $499

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My roommate is all about Mac Mini synergy.  Rumor is going around that the next iteration of the Mac Mini will use a HDMI port instead of the legacy DVI input.  While there is no official announcement in regards to this claim, the above picture has also been spotted.

An HDMI input would be might handy for those looking to use their Mac Mini’s with their HDTV’s and I’m sure many people are waiting for some creedence to this rumor so they can start saving for a new Mac Mini and finally get rid of cable TV box.

Do we like this rumor?

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Who the hell knows what is going on.  A few days ago we showed you a pic of what was rumored to be the ‘new’ next gen Mac Mini.  Shortly after, Photoshop afficianados said the pics were fake after reviewing the hidden artifacts embedded in the pictures.  Now, the same tipster – who says he was a ‘previous’ Apple employee and isn’t bound by an NDA – has leaked a video showing off the computer and all its tell tale ‘next gen’ Mac Mini qualities.  I think someone just took a Mac Mini and modded it with the extra ports. Afterall, how would a exApple employee be able to shoot video or get one of these home.  Thoughts? Video below.