Final 12 months got here and went with out as a lot as a point out from Apple concerning the destiny of its Mac mini line of desktop computer systems. The Mac mini lineup presently on sale by means of Apple, Amazon, and different retailers final noticed its {hardware} up to date in late 2012 on the unique iPad mini occasion.
So it’s not too unreasonable to consider {that a} placeholder entry discovered on-line at computerstore.be, a Belgium retailer, present in MacRumors boards might be a real preview of what to anticipate within the up to date {hardware}. The specs reference every thing we’d count on for a {hardware} up to date Mac mini: Intel Iris graphics, 802.11ac wi-fi networking, Gigabit LAN, and extra.
Whereas the Mac mini is hardly a hero product for Apple in 2014, it might not be shocking to see the upgraded {hardware} seem on Apple’s web site quietly with out a main announcement or occasion.
The placeholder info is actually not a particular indicator that Apple will replace the Mac mini or when, however as a result of length of the present mannequin available on the market, it’s extremely believable at this level.
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