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

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

  • 7.3

    CNET Review

    March 4, 2009

    The Good: Competitive Nvidia G9400M graphic chip; includes updated iLife '09 suite; energy efficient; space-saving chassis retains distinct design.

    The Bad: Similarly priced PCs offer increased functionality for more than $100 less; phone support only lasts 90 days from purchase.

    The Bottom Line: 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.

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  • 8.9

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 21, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 66157 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.

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  • 6.0

    v3.co.uk

    Review Summary: Small and quiet but a little expensive

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  • 6.0

    Computeract!ve

    By Tom Royal | November 13, 2009

    Review Summary: Small and quiet but a little expensive

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  • 8.0

    pocket-lint.com

    By Chris Hall | October 23, 2009

    Review Summary: So there are few niggles with the Mac mini. It's the usual seamless operation we've come to expect from Apple. You take it out of the box and it just works. With the upgrades coming in at the same prices as the last versions, the new Mac mini looks ...

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: MB463LL/A

General

  • Type Personal computer
  • Product Form Factor Desktop slimline
  • Built-in Devices Speaker
  • Width 6.5 in
  • Depth 6.5 in
  • Height 2 in
  • Weight 2.9 lbs
  • Desktop type Budget desktop system, Small-form-factor PC

Processor

  • Type Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
  • 64-bit processor Yes
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Max processors supported 1

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Installed Size 3 MB
  • Cache Per Processor 3 MB

Mainboard

  • Data bus speed 1066 MHz

Environmental Parameters

  • Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold
  • Min operating temperature 50 °F
  • Max operating temperature 95 °F
  • Operating humidity range 5 - 95%

RAM

  • Installed Size 1 GB / 4 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR3 SDRAM
  • Memory Speed 1066 MHz
  • Form Factor SO DIMM 204-pin
  • Configuration Features 1 x 1 GB

Storage Controller

  • Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated

Storage Controller (2nd)

  • Type None

Storage

  • Floppy drive type None
  • Hard Drive 1 x 120 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
  • Hard Drive (2nd) None
  • Hard Drive (3rd) None

Optical Storage

  • Type DVD±RW (±R DL)
  • CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
  • CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL)
  • CD / DVD rewrite speed 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • Type None

Storage Removable

  • Type None

Monitor

  • Monitor Type None. - TFT active matrix

Graphics Controller

  • Type Integrated
  • Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Shared video memory (UMA)
  • Video Memory 128 MB DDR3 SDRAM

Audio Output

  • Type Sound card - Integrated

Telecom

  • Modem None

Audio Input

  • Type None

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter
  • Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Data Link Protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
  • Features AirPort Extreme ready
  • Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 204-pin
  • Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) - 9 pin FireWire 800, 5 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog - Apple mini-DVI, 1 x Display / video - Output - Apple mini-DisplayPort, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK

Printer

  • Type None

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included ( 1 pcs.), Mini-DVI-DVI adapter
  • Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

Power

  • Power device type Power adapter
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
  • Power provided 110 Watt

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.5
  • Software Front Row, Apple iCal, Apple iChat, Apple Safari, Apple Spaces, Apple iTunes, Apple Dashboard, Apple QuickTime, Apple Spotlight, Apple iLife '09, Apple DVD Player, Apple Quick Look, Apple Address Book, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple XCode Developer Tools

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days

Sustainability

  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
  • EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.9

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