Please don't kill - Page 2

**fryke** · #9 February 9th, 2009, 10:59 AM

Hm. I still think there's no reason for Apple to "ditch" either. Both make sense for the respective target group. If you need a webbrowser and netflix streaming and avi-support, then you want a full computer.
Me, I'm glad I have my whole video library in iTunes and can watch them on my TV through AppleTV. It works great and I'm sure future versions of AppleTV will be even greater. Now if only iTunes Store Switzerland would offer movies/rentals etc.

icemanjc · #10 February 9th, 2009, 02:55 PM

That gives me an idea. Maybe sometime Apple will integrate Netflix into the AppleTV like YouTube, however I don't know what format Netflix stores their videos in.

lbj · #11 February 9th, 2009, 05:50 PM

Only problem is that Netflix is a competitor in both the movie rental and streaming video arena. Apple should have bought them out when they had the chance.

icemanjc · #12 February 9th, 2009, 11:03 PM

Yah, I guess that is true.
They still have a chance, its probably worth billions now, but that hasn't stopped them before.

bbloke · #13 February 20th, 2009, 03:52 AM

MacRumors is carrying a story about a possible Mac mini update, complete with alleged photo of the new model. The photo shows five USB ports, a FireWire 800 port, and two display ports. The specs are listed as:

Intel Core 2 Duo
2 GHz
3 MB L2 cache
2 GB RAM DDR III, 1066MHz
SATA Super Drive

So here's hoping the Mac mini is safe at this point.

**fryke** · #14 February 20th, 2009, 04:26 AM

It's been "safe" for years. The question is whether this update (and that's what it is...) will have to carry the line for 2+ years again or if Apple starts to carry _it_ again a bit more. It's been neglected for a long, long time.

Satcomer · #15 February 21st, 2009, 12:24 AM

The only thing about this MacRumors so called picture/movie is why would a new Mini have so many ports. Plus I hope if Apple rolls the Mini into the appleTV then they include either a Display port or HDMI port. My bet would be a Display port since cables for a Disport Port to HDMI are coming out this summer.

**fryke** · #16 February 21st, 2009, 04:30 AM

The device clearly shows a MiniDisplayPort. I like the new ports. FW800 (hope the next alu MacBooks get that as well), two display connectors, one more USB port. Along with a faster processor, this machine makes sense. I don't see them merging Mac mini/AppleTV hardware-wise, though. FrontRow's already there on the Mac mini. So apart from a little software update, nothing much is needed.