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Apple has released the new Intel-based Mac mini. There are two models, one with an Intel Core Solo processor and one with an Intel Core Duo. Both models include Front Row, a remote control, wifi and bluetooth, gigabit ethernet and more USB ports than the previous PowerPC-based incarnation. Both start with 512MB RAM instead of 256MB and have combination optical/analog audio output and input.

It’s pretty much exactly what I had hoped the next version of the Mac mini would be (well, I guess I still wish it had surround sound output, or is that part of the optical output?). Unfortunately my current computer is still quite serviceable, so I am having a hard time really justifying the purchase of a new one.

Then again, I’d be able to use the remote to control my music from across the room instead of connecting with VNC from another laptop!

Image: Apple, Inc.

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