As previously rumored, today Apple launched an upgraded Mac mini, featuring 4th-generation Intel Core processors, two Thunderbolt ports, and updated Intel Iris graphics.
Key to today’s Mac mini upgrade is the price: The device is now $100 cheaper, retailing at $499. According to Apple, the new Mac mini “now features … integrated graphics that are up to 90 percent faster” than previous versions.
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In a press release, Apple’s Phil Schiller stoically pitched the Mac mini as an entry-level device:
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People love Mac mini. It’s a great first Mac or addition to your home network, and the new Mac mini is a nice upgrade packed into an incredibly compact design.
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