Mac Mini A1283 First Look

iFixit has posted the first look at the mac mini. Check it out at:
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/First-Look/Mac-Mini-A1283/659/1

I am looking forward to more movie offerings from the iTunes store. Imagine, it is the middle of the night, and they offer a film you want to see. Also imagine, it is dinner, and the after dinner movie is downloading. The nearest movie house, or rental store is many, I mean many miles away. I know of these places and the people that live there. ITunes is a god send!
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