[Rinzwind42]

Has anyone here already been lucky enough to get one of those new mac mini's with upgraded 1.5Ghz processor, faster hard drive and more video ram (64Mb instead of 32Mb)?

I was wondering if these newer models, especially with the faster hard drive, are more prone to making noise. I'd like to get a mac mini, and of course I would prefer to have one with faster hard drive etc., but I'd also like my mini to be quiet, with the extra hardware in the new models I'm a bit worried they'll generate more heat and thus are more likely to get the internal fan spinning. Anyone any experience with these?

(For those not aware: the specs above are not currently the official specs for mac mini's, but they are the new models that Apple is already shipping but hasn't made official because they don't want to lower the price of the 1.42Ghz model before their stock of them runs out)

[Grrr]

Seeing as they don't officially exist, and next to no one has one, I think you will be waiting a while for an answer on this.

[No Time 4 Love Dr. Jones]

As quiet as the other Mac minis...the fan in mine has only revved up during iPhoto importing and is a little less quiet than the CD drive at full bore.