Low-cost Mac mini and iPod 'shuffle'

[mixu]

Mac mini

Encased in brushed metal, the new Mac mini features a square shape with rounded edges and is somewhat similar in appearance to an Apple AC power adapter. It features a slot-loading CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo drive, USB 2.0, FireWire 400, DVI and VGA connectivity and a headphone jack.
Jobs describes the Mac mini and BYODKM: Bring Your Own Display, Keyboard and Mouse. The Mac mini works just fine with Apple's peripherals, of course, or you can use other industry-standard peripherals.
The Mac mini comes in two models -- a 1.25GHz, 40GB G4 system for $499 and an 80GB 1.42GHz G4 system for $599.

And the iPod 'shuffle'...

Apple's latest digital music playing device is shaped like a long, thin rectangle. Clad in white with a grey button interface laid out similarly to the iPod and iPod mini's clickwheel. It measures smaller than a pack of gum and weighs less than four quarters.
A cap on the bottom hides a USB 2.0 connector. You pop it off and plug it in to a PC or Mac
iPod marketshare has doubled since January 2004 from 31 to 65 percent, while flash memory-based players have dwindled from 63 percent to 29 percent. "The iPod mini worked," said Jobs. And the next step is for Apple to go after the flash market, he added.
A tortured user interface, absence of click wheels, and very small displays are the hallmarks of the flash player, Jobs said, displaying an image of a Rio Sport.
"Shuffling" songs is an enormously popular way for portable music listeners to listen to their songs, according to Jobs, hence the name.

https://www.macworld.com/news/2005/01/11/keynote/index.php

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4162009.stm

[esef]

Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Volvo and Scion will be introducing iPod adapters for their factory-installed auto stereos in 2005. Alfa Romeo and Ferrari will be doing so as well. Mercedes is an exhibitor at this year's show, and is showing its SLK and CLS models with iPod controls.

crazy to think some people actually base their car buying decisions on whether or not the car is Ipod ready...

[Kobe]

ipod shuffle you say, very interesting, this could be all me, I've been looking for an MP3 player, and this might just be the ticket

*edit- this bitch doesn't have a display? WTF is that?? shuffle my ass!!

[toasty]

I looked on apple's web site about the ipod shuffle, looks pretty cool. I love that it indicates that it is smaller than a pack of gum, but cautions in total deadpan "Do not eat ipod shuffle."

[ian]

Re: Low-cost Mac mini and iPod 'shuffle'

I like the animation on apple's website comparing the size of the MAc mini to a normal PC!


I love the sound of the ipod shuffle - it'd be nice to have a screen, but for those that can't afford the whole shebang (like me!) this is a great alternative!

[CSquare]

if the ipod shuffle had a screen, it'd be pretty much the best flash mp3 player on the market.

the mac mini looks incredible. i can see it being everywhere. i don't need one and i want one.

[palmer]

does the mini double as a hot plate? :wink:

[Mr.Big]

Im really glad with my purchase of my Creative Zen Micro...its awesome and alot better than the over hyped ipod mini..

has a radio and alot more features and memory too..
ipods are good and all but theres room for improvement..

[Pataky P]

Thanks the links,good!!!

[Morgan]

Im really glad with my purchase of my Creative Zen Micro...its awesome and alot better than the over hyped ipod mini..

has a radio and alot more features and memory too..
ipods are good and all but theres room for improvement..

They are good, but this is better.

http://www.archos.com/products/prw_500669.html

[EternalX]

i think the mac mini is going to be a HUGE hit. Its going to be the next best selling personal computer. I might even pick one up

[Civic_Zen]

Both are pretty sweet. Just make sure not to eat the iPod.

[Mr.Big]

morgan yeah that thing does look cool... i prefere the look of my zen though..u cant beat the blue light around the edge its sweet...

Im not too pushed about memory i think 5Gig is enough for me anyway..