NewerTech today announced the release of the NuCube, a new acrylic enclosure for the Mac mini. According to the company, the handcrafted finish of the NewerTech NuCube turns a Mac mini into an elegant, computing work of art. By reorienting a mini into a vertical position within a housing, the NuCube frees up desktop workspace with a visual presentation that harkens back to the acclaimed PowerMac G4 Cube. Plus, its unique design provides full access to the Mac mini's optical drive slot and rear ports, while enabling the Mac mini to run cooler than in the normal horizontal position. The NewerTech NuCube is priced at $49.99.