Don't Cry, Billy. I'm Sure Santa Will Bring You a Mac Mini After Macworld

Apple (AAPL) may not announce any new product categories at Macworld come January, but it will uncrate an update to at least one old one: the Mac Mini. An “Apple corporate employee” tells Wired that the diminutive desktop has received a long overdue upgrade that’s to be revealed at the annual expo. Just what the rumored upgrade entails is unclear, although more powerful processors and video cards are likely a sure thing. Beyond that, it’s tough to say, though an official nod to those who’d like to use the Mini as a media center would certainly be nice.