The Icon Garden

Episode 1: The 2018 Mac Mini. Is it the xMac? Does it do xMac things?? Let's find out!


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For our first regular show, we come out of the gate strong and tackle the not-at-all controversial topic of the fabled xMac. Specifically, what is the xMac and does the new 2018 make a case for itself as a contender in the xMac challenge.

Show Notes:
  • What is the xMac?
  • The Mac Ach Forum at Ars Technica
  • PowerMac G3
  • PowerMac G4
  • PowerMac G4 Cube
  • PowerMac G5
  • Original Mac Mini
  • Mac Pro (The "Cheesegrater")
  • 2018 Mac Mini
  • Max Yuryev on the 2018 Mac Mini
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Our show is edited by Nathan Mace (antiwraith on Ars). Our theme song is composed by the wondrous Space Vixen, who you can find on twitter @cat_cornett and their music at spacevixen.bandcamp.com.

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The Evolution of the PowerBook

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