Apple just launched a new mac, the
Mac Mini. The new tiny member of the Mac family features a Slot-load Combo optical drive. Play DVDs, burn CDs. FireWire 400, ethernet, modem, USB 2.o, both DVI/VGA output. Height is twice the size of an iPod! You have to BYODKM (Bring Your Own Display, Keyboard, Mouse) meaning that Mac Mini will accept existing Apple keyboards and mouse as well as any other USB industry-standard peripherals.
Mac Mini costs will cost $499 and features 1.25GHz processor, 256MB RAM, 40GB Hard drive Faster processor (1.42GHz), more memory and a larger hard drive (80Go) are available for $599.
Mac Mini will ship on January 22, with panther and iLife 05 installed. Mac Mini can already be ordered on the
AppleStore, currently offering shipping costs.