Apple’s littlest and most affordable Mac, the Mac mini, appears to be the forgotten stepchild of Cuptertino’s computer lineup. Apple hasn’t given the Mac mini a decent update since August of 2007, though the diminutive box has so far survived despite a handful of rumors regarding its future — or lack thereof. One recent prediction of the mini’s demise held that two major retailers in Europe said they couldn’t order any more minis … and that Apple might signal the end of the line during its latest financial earnings call.
