Mini Mac

Fresh off the press, a Mac Mini for $499.  A Mac people have a hope of affording without mortgaging the cat, one you can use with your existing monitor and peripherals, one that looks oddly like a biscuit tin or a toaster, but way cooler and much better in the internet connectivity department.

Live the digital life in stylish simplicity. Just 6.5 inches wide and 2 inches tall, Mac mini provides what you need to have more fun with your music, photos and movies - right out of the box. And it boasts a miniscule price to match: Mac mini starts at $499.

Time for a trip to the Apple store to see how it runs.  More on this at the BBC.