Archive for January, 2005

An open letter to computer accessory manufacturers

Thursday, January 20th, 2005

Ok guys listen up, I’ve got a super top secret business plan to increase sales in 2005. Here’s the new form factor for computer add-ons, a white slim box that’s 6.5″ x 6.5″ x 2″, or 16.5 x 16.5 x 5 cm. That’s all you really need to know, whether it be a standalone sound [...]

Mossberg Digs the Mini

Thursday, January 20th, 2005

Walk Mossberg reviews the Mac Mini (should now work) this week in the WSJ. While there’s no mention of Mac Home Theater, I thought readers would still be interested in this pre-purchase approval. He comes away generally pleased, though recommends doubling the RAM and keeping things off the top if you [...]

Win a 1GB iPod shuffle, (Seriously)

Thursday, January 20th, 2005

That’s right we’re giving away an Apple 1GB iPod Shuffle, with one minor string attached (wait are you still reading?) come on it’s a Shuffle! Anyway we’re looking for Mac Mini reviews. Obviously we’ll give everyone enough time to get theirs installed and settled, so we’ll run the contest until April 1st 2005. Just head [...]

Apple Stores Opening Early for the Mini Minded

Thursday, January 20th, 2005

Just how dedicated are you to your Mac mini cause? Did you order online while chatting in IRC during the Stevenote or perhaps while watching the delayed streaming keynote later that day… If you have yet to place your order (ahem) Saturday should be a pretty intense mad dash to get whatever might be [...]

Mac Mini’s shipping

Wednesday, January 19th, 2005

tuaw.com is reporting the Mac Mini has already begun shipping, days before the previously announce January 22nd ship date. Of course I immediately mouse’d over to apple to see if my ship status had changed, and I got a mixed bag o’ news. Whereas it used to indicated Est. Ship on or before 2/15, the [...]

Rip, Mix, Ken Burns

Wednesday, January 19th, 2005

The latest Swicthed On at Engadget will certainly speak to the heart of our readers since it is focused on the media center potential of the Mac Mini. Ross Rubin hits the nail on the head noting that :
The media center concept would benefit from a platform with high reliability, strong integration, an inventive [...]

Forums now open

Wednesday, January 19th, 2005

Feel free to join us and discuss the Mac Mini as a home theater appliance. Layouts and graphics are still being tweaked, but being the impatient sob I am, I couldn’t wait anymore. We hope this forum will satisfy the needs and interests of Mac HTPC enthusiast’s. Your feedback, suggestions and participation are welcome.
Enter Mac [...]

Upgrade your Mac Mini

Wednesday, January 19th, 2005

If you watch this video (708kb .mp4) courtesy of smashworld, you’ll see how “easy” it can be to open the Mac Mini. While it does not void your warranty, Apple does recommend that an Apple Authorized Service Professional perform any upgrades for you rather than let you try this at home. With the [...]

Digital audio out, from the Mac Mini

Tuesday, January 18th, 2005

The Mac Mini’s apparent lack of a digital audio out, was one of the first shortcomings I noticed. Since those days, after the Mini’s announcement I’ve read about the

MacWorld tells you what you need to know

Tuesday, January 18th, 2005

Macworld provides some good background reading on the Mac Mini to scratch your itch until it’s finally installed in your theater. It’s just a preview, but good info for those of us not fortunate enough to have seen one in person at the MacWorld Expo.
You can always purchase your Mac Mini from Amazon today!
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