Comments on: Alleged spy photos reveal USB-laden Mac Mini

Apple Insider has posted some alleged spy photos of the backside of what might be the next-gen Mac Mini. Connections include a whopping five USB ports. But are the photos fakes?

[jinx101a]

It looks like a power strip.

[ferretboy88]

Now if you buy a mini you don't have to spend all the extra money to buy a usb add on. That looks nice.

[Esquirrel]

Just wait until you see the front. It has not one BUT TWO BEDAZZLERS!

[Michichael]

At first I thought the article was about Bin Laden using a mac mini. Then I found this rather boring speculative article.

[abundantsnotbob]

Maybe Apple took this picture to build up hype for an underpowered computer that is overpriced. I have heard alot of people talk about how good linux is but I have never tried it. I have wanted to dual boot into windows 7 beta, but I need about 16 GB of free space. I only have 1.62 GB free. I would like to learn more about linux though.

[pithenumber]

16GB is for Vista

do try Linux, Ubuntu via Wubi is a great way start

[abundantsnotbob]

I freed up some space by deleting the back-ups of the service packs. Possibly a stupid idea. How do you make linux run off a flash drive? Is it the same as making a disc? The beta for Windows 7 recommended 16GB free.

[3rdalbum]

So what? My current PC has ten USB ports. It also has two Ethernet, two Firewire and three eSATA. It didn't cost much more than the MinI and it is RIDICULOUSLY more powerful. Fit that into a Mini case and I'll be impressed.

My netbook has three USB ports and two card readers. I fail to see what's so exciting about 5 USB ports in a desktop computer.

[grtgrfx]

I notice the power cord has no shadow, so definitely faked. But, wow, what a bunch of PC-weenie spew. What are these people doing on a Mac-rumors board anyway?

[AppleSuxLeo]

An Apple product with ports ? Must be a Photoshop job. With Apple , it`s all about style, not function. Just remember this...they gave up and copied us and now MAC`S are just PC`s. Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.

[TheStairMaster]

funny how ALL pictures released of a product before it launches are grainy. I've never seen a rumored product with high quality pictures before...

[ChicagoGuy1980]

Does anyone know when they are going to announce the release date, because I have been waiting almost 3 months to buy a new computer. I do not want to buy a mac book or imac because I have a 50 LCD and think this would be perfect set up.

[indyraider4]

I may sound like bob barker, but if the price is right, I will definitely grab up one of these.

[naerey]

Haha, and to your disregard, this is the real deal...

http://www.apple.com/macmini/design.html ^^