Mac Mini Wait Times Increase: New Model Coming?

**Paul Daniel Ash** · 10-01-2009, 12:09 PM

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The online Apple Store for Resellers has increased wait times for two Mac mini models, and many resellers' stock of the low-end mini is completely depleted. Meanwhile, Apple has informed its direct sales channel that the low end model has been discontinued. This is consistent with increasing rumors of upgrades to the product line in coming weeks.

According to a report in AppleInsider, the Apple Store for Resellers shows the 2 GHz Core 2 Duo Mac mini with 120GB hard drive as well as the 320GB model available after two to three weeks, rather than the usual 1-3 business day turnaround. Apple's announcement that orders by its sales partners for several desktop Mac models would not be honored came along with the news that the low-end Mac mini was no longer shipping. Online stores like Amazon and MacMall now report no stock on that model.

The rumor mill has long been abuzz with reports that Apple has a new iMac line ready to ship, as well as new polycarbonate MacBooks. This latest news adds fuel to the fire of rumors that hardware upgrades are coming to Apple's low-cost desktop mini.

**s4mb4** · 10-01-2009, 12:14 PM

sign me up for the new mini when it is available. i have been waiting to get rid of an old acer desktop that has a really nice monitor. the mini will fill the space nicely.

**StealthBravo** · 10-01-2009, 12:34 PM

I will get one too

**Melech518** · 10-01-2009, 12:42 PM

Yeah me too, even tho I am modding mine right now

**SirTimothy1** · 10-01-2009, 01:14 PM

I'll be buying one if there's an update and/or price drop.

**plcrules** · 10-01-2009, 01:31 PM

Gr8 i just bought mine this july
i hope it has a quadcore tho that would make it the best comp ever lol

**mojay** · 10-01-2009, 01:35 PM

So I wonder if that is why I've been waiting for nearly 3 weeks for my mini?!!

**mikerlx** · 10-01-2009, 01:49 PM

I would rather have the itablet but this is a cool product.

**iphonefreakify** · 10-01-2009, 03:14 PM

Guy's i have never used mac, just want to know, if i install windows through bootcamp, would it's hardware allow me to play NFS SHIFT?

**billchase2** · 10-01-2009, 03:53 PM

I know my parents will be in for one and I may be too. These are great little computers.

**Plimptastic** · 10-01-2009, 04:31 PM

The current model wont play NFS Shift. If you can get it to play it wont do it very well. I think the minimum requirements are for 256 video ram and the Mac Mini just wont be doing that. Hopefully Apple beefs up the Mini. The extra USB ports were a plus but I want a quad core. Then my theater set up will be complete.

**tudtran** · 10-01-2009, 04:37 PM

Nice I need an upgrade. This is perfect.

**iphonefreakify** · 10-01-2009, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by Plimptastic

The current model wont play NFS Shift. If you can get it to play it wont do it very well. I think the minimum requirements are for 256 video ram and the Mac Mini just wont be doing that. Hopefully Apple beefs up the Mini. The extra USB ports were a plus but I want a quad core. Then my theater set up will be complete.

what about iMac 24'' 3.6Ghz with Ati Radeon?

**teme** · 10-01-2009, 06:28 PM

sweet, let's see what's around the corner
hopefully something interesting

**ecd5000** · 10-01-2009, 07:12 PM

this looks cool and i would love to have one but until i can win the lottery or sue a company for promising me something then delivering 2 months later im S.O.L., i would enjoy to have both b/c im more familiar with pc but i just love the options you can do with a mac. oh decisions decisions¿

**spazturtle** · 10-02-2009, 02:24 AM

Intel release a mobile version of the i7 that just happens to fit the mac mini and then a month later a new mac mini, suspicions

**kyouji** · 10-02-2009, 02:53 AM

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**mattharris85** · 10-02-2009, 03:22 AM

Originally Posted by iphonefreakify

what about iMac 24'' 3.6Ghz with Ati Radeon?

it should

**rwin84** · 10-02-2009, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by iphonefreakify

what about iMac 24'' 3.6Ghz with Ati Radeon?

If that doesnt run it, nothing will...

New mini would be nice with some more processor and vid mem...

**mdc929** · 10-02-2009, 04:38 PM

i would deff get a refreshed mac mini
adding to my mac arsenal

sign me up as well!

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image via DVHardware The online Apple Store for Resellers has increased wait times for two Mac mini models, and many resellers' stock of the low-end mini is completely depleted. Meanwhile,