Apple Mac mini Update Coming at WWDC

Submitted by lalit on June 3, 2010 - 5:40pm.

Supply of Mac mini desktops have been very constrained for past two week according to AppleInsider. The website claims that Apple is preparing to introduce new Mac mini models that will act as a harbinger for some new I/O technology on the Mac (mostly HDMI port). According to AppleInsider they have verified shortage four times with various source indicating the update will be very soon The website wrote:

  • For example, one buyer for a higher-ed institution placed a bulk order for Mac minis two weeks ago through the school's Apple rep, noting that receipt of the machines was required by June 1. Although the Apple representative initially indicated that the delivery date would not be a problem, the buyer last week saw his ETA pushed out from 1-3 business days to a definitive date of June 14.
  • Another Mac consultant serving as a buyer for a separate firm ran into similar problems while attempting to secure some high-end Mac minis. This person was informed by his supplier that the model was completely out of stock at the distributor, which had no ETA from Apple on when restocking would occur.
  • A third person who regularly purchases Mac minis in bulk directly through the Mac maker was advised by his Apple contacts to only submit his latest order for what he absolutely needed "for the next few weeks," serving as yet another hint that the days are numbered for existing models.
  • AppleInsider's own routine checks while updating its Mac Pricing Guide revealed roughly half of the resellers who maintain a seat in the pricing guide began reflecting no inventory of either current Mac mini configuration and are recommending that customers call in to check on availability.

Though Mac mini desktops are available in all the Apple store we check, but it looks like the supply is limited. Also one of our sources working at third party Apple retailer suggested that we should wait if we are planning to by new desktop till at least WWDC. We believe like MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro, the Mac mini will also get processor speed bump and new 320M graphics. Let await and see what Steve announce at the WWDC keynote. We will be doing live coverage of the keynote on 7th June at 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST. Join use on live.techztalk.com.