Apple says nothing about a new Mac Mini (nods suggestively)

AppleInsider has some good news for those of us jonesing for a new Mac Mini. An interested customer e-mailed Bob Mansfield—Mac hardware engineering chief—to inquire about the future of the product. While this customer didn’t get a direct reply from Mansfield, there was an interesting message from another Apple executive about the Mac Mini.

I got a prompt reply by phone from an Apple executive care person essentially giving me no new information but assuring me that Apple knew the mini was a popular machine and to be patient.

Proof of a new Mac Mini? I wouldn’t go as far as to call it proof, but I think Apple would be crazy not to update everyone’s favorite TV and kitchen Mac.

I’ve written before about my opinion of the future of the Mac Mini, so I won’t regurgitate that. We know they won’t update the Mini before the end of the year, but I do think it’s quite possible we could see an update as soon as Macworld in January. Macworld takes place January 5-9th, 2009. But, if you’re anything like me, your calendar is already marked.

Via [AppleInsider]