A photo supposedly of the next version of Apple's Mac Mini is starting to make the rounds on Apple-related discussion forums. A user named Monthy submitted the photo to a thread on the Macrumors forum. The picture shows the backend of what looks like a Mac Mini. According to Monthy, the new Mac Mini will have 1 mini Display port, 1 Mini DVI port, 5 USB ports, Firewire 800, 2Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2 GB RAM and a Serial ATA Super Drive.

Monthy claims to have seen the new Mac Mini through a friend, and says the Mini should be on shelves in a month or so. The Mac Mini line of Apple computers has been due for a refresh for some time, and March 2009 is the date most often cited for a new Mini by Apple watchers.

Hopeful, But Skeptical

However, once again we're greeted with specs that seem realistic enough, but a photograph that leaves a lot to be desired. The photo is not as blurry as other photo leaks we've seen, but it's not a specimen of fine photography either. Also, what's up with the claim of a Firewire 800 port? Apple recently pulled Firewire off its mid-range MacBooks, so why include it on the Mini-especially since the specs for the new Mini are similar to the 13-inch MacBook? Also, why is there only one shot? If this leak is the real thing, why don't the leakers just take a breath, calm down a little and get a few more shots using a higher quality camera?