The mini is for people like myself and others that want an Apple desktop, already have a pretty decent monitor, and don't need or want to pay the high cost to get a Mac Pro. It's the perfect computer for a large slice of the market.
Right now the target market for the Mac Mini is a bit muddled. My guess is it's meant to attract PC desktop users except that it really doesn't offer any of the benefits of a PC desktop (inexpensive, expandable, etc.). Now if the Mini had a real desktop hard drive and dual monitor support the system would be much more interesting to an existing Mac user like myself by filling a huge gaping hole in the current Mac lineup - an entry level desktop.
Right now if you want a Mac desktop with dual monitor support (as in *your* dual monitors, not an all in one plus one of your monitors) you've got one choice: the $2400 Mac Pro.
The device is aimed at gamers and TV watchers, generating a 3D image with use of a pair of 0.7-inch OLED panels, which each display separate images, doing away with the ghost imagery that often comes along with 3D displays.
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What is the purpose of the mini? The iMac already combines a monitor and a PC, making the smallest form factor possible.
And if you want to hook something to your TV, get an Apple TV with Boxee firmware. The mini does not have a practical purpose.
The mini is for people like myself and others that want an Apple desktop, already have a pretty decent monitor, and don't need or want to pay the high cost to get a Mac Pro. It's the perfect computer for a large slice of the market.
Right now the target market for the Mac Mini is a bit muddled. My guess is it's meant to attract PC desktop users except that it really doesn't offer any of the benefits of a PC desktop (inexpensive, expandable, etc.). Now if the Mini had a real desktop hard drive and dual monitor support the system would be much more interesting to an existing Mac user like myself by filling a huge gaping hole in the current Mac lineup - an entry level desktop.
Right now if you want a Mac desktop with dual monitor support (as in *your* dual monitors, not an all in one plus one of your monitors) you've got one choice: the $2400 Mac Pro.