The Mac mini: Apple's Most Modular Computer Could Be Even More Modular
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The Mac mini: Apple's Most Modular Computer Could Be Even More Modular

I’m excited for the rumored Mac mini redesign that Mark Gurman says will approach the size of an Apple TV. As rumors go, that’s not a lot to go on, but that’s the fun part. Until Apple unveils a new mini, we can let our imaginations run wild.
On next week’s episode of AppStories, Federico and I talk about the hardware innovations we’d like to see Apple lift from other products. That got me thinking about the mini again. The computer started as a budget Mac that dispensed with a screen, keyboard, and mouse. The idea was that you could dump your dusty old Windows PC and plug your existing peripherals into one compact box.