Apple intro's a redesigned Mac mini featuring Intel microprocessors and a iPod Hi-Fi which is an integrated stereo system designed to accommodate all the dockable iPods ever made.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs told the assembled reporters at the at the media event that Apple is on track to convert its entire professional line of Macintosh computers to Intel CPUs this year.
Intel Mac mini :
The base model features an Intel Core Solo CPU  a single-processor, single-core CPU. But the company is also introducing a Mac mini that features Intel’s Core Duo processor  the same kind of CPU that powers the iMac and MacBook Pro.
The new mini sports the Apple Remote with Front Row, up to 2 GB memory, Intel GMA950 graphics processor, DVI connector w/ VGA out option, Slot loading optical drive, up to 120GB hard drive, built-in gigabit ethernet, analog and digital audio, USB & Firewire ports, iLife '06 and Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger.
All Mac mini models also include an integrated Intel GMA950 graphics processor with 64MB of shared DDR2 SDRAM(1), 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, four external USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 400 port, optical digital and analog audio in/out, and built-in mono speaker.
1.5Ghz Intel Core Solo Model :
iPod Hi-Fi :
Calling the new iPod accessory “Home stereo. Reinvented,†Jobs explained that iPod Hi-Fi “has some of the attributes of iPod products today, but with home stereo quality.â€
iPod stereo for home use, offering crystal clear sound and a built-in universal iPod dock. The new iPod Hi-Fi measures 17" x 6.6" x 6.9" and includes the Apple Remote.
While normally running on A/C power, the box is alternately powered by D-cell batteries, and features integrated handles to make moving the speakers easy.
The iPod Hi-Fi is available immediately from the Apple Store :
What’s more, the iPod Hi-Fi can be controlled with the Apple Remote. It can also accept input through an auxiliary jack and SPDIF optical audio input.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs told the assembled reporters at the at the media event that Apple is on track to convert its entire professional line of Macintosh computers to Intel CPUs this year.
Intel Mac mini :
The base model features an Intel Core Solo CPU  a single-processor, single-core CPU. But the company is also introducing a Mac mini that features Intel’s Core Duo processor  the same kind of CPU that powers the iMac and MacBook Pro.
The new mini sports the Apple Remote with Front Row, up to 2 GB memory, Intel GMA950 graphics processor, DVI connector w/ VGA out option, Slot loading optical drive, up to 120GB hard drive, built-in gigabit ethernet, analog and digital audio, USB & Firewire ports, iLife '06 and Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger.
All Mac mini models also include an integrated Intel GMA950 graphics processor with 64MB of shared DDR2 SDRAM(1), 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, four external USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 400 port, optical digital and analog audio in/out, and built-in mono speaker.
1.5Ghz Intel Core Solo Model :
- Price - $599
- 1.5GHz Intel Core Solo processor
- 2MB L2 Cache
- 667MHz Frontside Bus
- 512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
- 60GB Serial ATA hard drive
- Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
- Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0
- Apple Remote
- Price - $799
- 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo processor
- 2MB L2 Cache
- 667MHz Frontside Bus
- 512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
- 80GB Serial ATA hard drive
- Double-layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0
- Apple Remote
iPod Hi-Fi :
Calling the new iPod accessory “Home stereo. Reinvented,†Jobs explained that iPod Hi-Fi “has some of the attributes of iPod products today, but with home stereo quality.â€
iPod stereo for home use, offering crystal clear sound and a built-in universal iPod dock. The new iPod Hi-Fi measures 17" x 6.6" x 6.9" and includes the Apple Remote.
While normally running on A/C power, the box is alternately powered by D-cell batteries, and features integrated handles to make moving the speakers easy.
The iPod Hi-Fi is available immediately from the Apple Store :
- Priced - $349
- World-class acoustic design
- Large soundstage
- Precise imaging and separation
- Wide frequency range
- Room-filling power without distortion
- Seamless iPod integration
- Apple Remote
- AC and DC modes
- Analog/digital input
- Compact footprint
What’s more, the iPod Hi-Fi can be controlled with the Apple Remote. It can also accept input through an auxiliary jack and SPDIF optical audio input.
