

Mac mini 2017 news upgrade#
Since a huge upgrade is expected in the desktop, its price range will likely be more expensive than the current models. The current dimensions stand at 3.6cm high and 19.7cm wide. More flash drive options are also anticipated, including a bigger storage compared to the Fusion Drive in the 2.8GHz model.Īs for the design, rumors claim that the 2017 Mac mini will be a lot smaller and thinner due to the exclusion of the CD drive. The standard 4GB RAM is expected to be upgraded, which means the Mac mini may sport an 8GB RAM. Mac Mini 2014 (Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Amazon Renewed) 200 Mac Mini 2018 (Core i3 CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Amazon Renewed) 419 Mac Mini 2018 (Core i3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD. For the graphics, Apple may use Polaris 10. Kaby Lake is said to support 4K video, as well as a USB 3.1, a DisplayPort 1.2 and Thunderbolt 3. The Mac Mini remains a product in our lineup, but nothing more to say about it today," Schiller said during a press briefing.īased on speculations, the new Mac mini will either have a Kaby Lake or a Skylake processor, an upgrade to the Haswell used in the current version. However, that Mac mini is still on sale, for now, and still costs 1,099/1,099. "The Mac mini is an important product in our lineup and we weren't bringing it up because it's more of a mix of consumer with some pro use. Many expected the Mac Studio to replace the Mac mini which still featured an Intel chip in the line up. However, this April, the company's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, Phil Schiller, mentioned that they are still very much interested in the product's development. It has been close to three years since Apple last updated the Mac mini, and many clients are already expecting the company to drop the desktop line.

A September or October launch may also be in the cards.
Mac mini 2017 news update#
Apple's Mac mini promotional image | Apple Official WebsiteĪpple product enthusiasts have been waiting for the release of the latest version of its smallest and cheapest Mac desktop, the Mac mini.Īccording to Mac World, the technology giant will likely give an update on the said product during its Worldwide Developers Conference set to be held on June 5 to June 9.
