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Compare most popular Desktops to Apple Mac Mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 320GB, Winter 2009)

Product Name Apple Mac Mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 320GB, Winter 2009)

Apple Mac Mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 320GB, Winter 2009)

Apple Mac Mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 120GB, Winter 2009)

Apple Mac Mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 120GB, Winter 2009)

Apple iMac (27-inch, 3.06Hz Intel Core 2 Duo, ATI Radeon HD 4670, Fall 2009)

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Gateway SX2800-01

Gateway SX2800-01

Apple Mac Mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo)

Apple Mac Mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo)

Release Date 10/20/2009 06/28/2009 08/08/2007
Price Range Check latest prices » $1699-$1744 Check latest prices » $439-$449 Check latest prices » $549
Review Summary Apple's newest high-end Mac Mini maintains its small, stylish footprint, and as with the cheaper version, this $799 model has impressive multitasking capabilities. You'll like this desktop if juggling apps with attractive hardware is important to you, but you get much better all-around value in a Windows PC for the same price. While we're still impressed with the Mac Mini's ability to pack so much into a tight package, Apple can't get away from its PC competitors that offer more features for less money. If saving space and the Mac OS are dominating factors, then the new Mac Minis are a viable option, but your dollar will stretch much further with a budget Windows desktop. Apple's new 27-inch iMac will charm plenty of you with its screen size alone. Fortunately, that won't lead you astray. Behind its expansive display, Apple has packed one of the fastest all-in-ones available, and added a few useful extras to sweeten the deal. This iMac isn't perfect, but its positives far outweigh its negatives. We can think of few users to whom we wouldn't recommend this system. Gateway's SX2800-01 offers a strong combination of performance and features all wrapped up in a design that fully embraces the merits of a slim tower PC. We recommend this system to anyone looking for a fast, affordable desktop for the home office, the living room, or anywhere in between. The Mac Mini remains unique as the smallest mainstream desktop, but competition from Dell and HP has narrowed the gap in features while also offering room for expansion, and at a better price. If your goal is saving space, the Mac Mini is a winner. If you'd rather get the best deal, there are better options.
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Basic Specs

Type Personal computer Personal computer Personal computer Personal computer Personal computer
Product Form Factor Desktop slimline Desktop slimline All-in-one Tower Desktop slimline
Built-in Devices Speaker Speaker Camera, Antenna, Stereo speakers, Infrared receiver LED panel Antenna, Speaker
Width 6.5 in 6.5 in 25.6 in 4.2 in 6.5 in
Depth 6.5 in 6.5 in 8.1 in 13 in 6.5 in
Height 2 in 2 in 20.4 in 10.7 in 2 in
Weight 2.9 lbs 2.9 lbs 30.4 lbs 11.9 lbs 2.9 lbs
Desktop type Small-form-factor PC Budget desktop system, Small-form-factor PC All-in-one desktop system, Monitor included Budget desktop system, Small-form-factor PC Budget desktop system, Small-form-factor PC
Color Anodized aluminum
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