Apple Presentation Comments

Apple had a presentation today where they promised to unveil some "fun new products." The vague description and lack of hints as to what would be presented had the internet buzzing with speculation over the past week. Now that it has all come and gone I can't help but feel somewhat underwhelmed. Here's what was released:

Updated Mac Mini
The Mac Mini is now available with an Intel Core processor. The baseline model gets you a 1.5 Ghz Core Solo and the more expensive model has a 1.67 Ghz Core Duo. While I like the fact that it's available with a Core Duo, the Intel Integrated GMA950 graphics chipset is very disappointing.

However, the unveiling of the updated Mac Mini could give us some insight into what the specs of the Intel iBook will be. Traditionally the Mac Mini and iBook share a lot of common components. A Core Duo iBook would be very nice.

iPod HiFi speakers
It's a large rectangle with lots of speakers in it, an iPod dock, and that's pretty much it. Oh, and it costs $350 US. No thanks!

Leather cases for iPod Nano and iPod 5G
$100 US and it does not give you access to the screen or controls while the iPod is in the case. About $15-$30 will get you a leather case from another manufacturer, and you'll be able to use the iPod while its in the case.

More info:
New Intel Mac Mini [MacRumors.com]
iPod Hi-Fi Introduced (Plus Leather iPod Cases) [MacRumors.com]