I'd love to see something this from Apple. It would definitely fill the huge gap between the Mac Mini and Mac Pro, without cannibalizing too many Mac Pro sales. What do you fellow Apple geeks think?
- Mid-tower configuration, maybe half the height of a Mac Pro and not quite as deep.
- Intel Core 2 Duo processor, same speeds available on the iMacs
- Up to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM
- Two PCIe slots; one 16X for a graphics board, and one 4X for other peripherals. (note lack of two 16X slots; this would avoid cannibalizing Mac Pro sales for professionals who want more than two displays. I'm being realistic here. ;) )
- Two hard drive bays, preferably plug in bays like the ones on the Mac Pro, but I'd give that up gladly if it keeps the cost down.
- Same graphics options as Mac Pro, in addition to the GeForce 8800 (which should be an option on the Mac Pro too, and the cards should be usable on both systems)
- Single optical drive, same capabilities as on the iMacs
- Same ports as on the Mac Pro (FW800, FW400, USB, optical audio I/O, analog audio I/O, etc.)
This system would sell for around the same price as an iMac of comparable speed. The lack of a built-in monitor ends up paying for slightly increased expandability and easier user serviceability of parts.
I'm happy with my Mac Pro, but most folks DO NOT want to pay $2500 (start) for a desktop system, and a lot of people don't want an all-in-one computer. The system described above would fill this niche perfectly and would be a great addition to the Apple line.
What do ya'll think? :)
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