Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 3rd Mar 2009 15:16 UTC, submitted by Moulinneuf
Just as everyone suspected, Apple updated its various lines of desktop computers today, bringing speed and performance improvements across the board. Mac Pro, iMac, and the Mac Mini were all upgraded, and especially for the Mini, it was a long time coming. The Mac Pro sees the most changes.
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You confuse "Apple needs" with "You need". Apple doesn’t need anything right now. It has no debt, and is raking in profits, like it or not!
You forget - we're in an economic slump and the most recent data shows Apple losing market share. This is a very stupid time to be increasing prices - the Mini has seen a £100 rise in the UK at a time when technology prices are tumbling.
Apple won't be the industry's golden boy for ever. This product-launch-with-a-whimper is its suicide note - check back in two years time and see if your comment still makes sense.
Member since:2007-03-20
Perhaps it could be: Apple may eventually need to?
There is only so much growth Apple can achieve if they continue to target the high end users. By totally ignoring other markets they're just letting other manufacturers take a chunk of the market by not even bothering to compete with them.
So far they've done great by sticking with their existing high end products and introducing other products such as the iPod and iPhone. Sure, they might be profitable, but are they going to grow if they stick with the same stuff?
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2005-11-23
It was a good idea to replace the graphics chip in the mini. At least it can run some versions of Final Cut, now. It would seem that not offering 7,200 RPM drives in the Mini is a marketing choice, as there are now 500GB drives that can be installed in it, and because there is a fan on it, and the newer drives run cool--even netbooks can use them.
The Mac Pro, physically has been a good machine. The dual quad isn't such a bad deal, given the price of the processors that can play together, BUT the single quad offering is way too high.
For me, I will not be buying any mac with a glossy monitor, which sadly includes the 15" Macbook Pro, as well as the new Macbook.
Apple should do a compact computer, crossing the lines between the Macbook air, and a Netbook.
Lastly, as almost anyone who doesn't work at Apple will tell you: Apple needs a mid-level desktop machine, with interchangeable cards.
Edited 2009-03-03 16:55 UTC