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

  • 8.0

    machome.com

    Review Summary: Frankly, it's almost shocking that a Mac would not have a faster processor after more than six months, but this probably underscores the need for the upcoming switch to Intel processors. The Mac Mini's graphics processor could also use a little extra ...

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  • 8.0

    goodgearguide.com.au

    By Matthew Overington | October 12, 2005

    Review Summary: If you're after a simple, flexible machine for productivity or browsing the Internet, Apple's budget PC-killer is a great choice.

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  • 9.0

    macworld.com

    By Jennifer Berger | August 15, 2005

    Review Summary: The iBook G4 line has been streamlined to two models: a $999 computer with a 12-inch display, a 1.33GHz processor, a 40GB hard drive, a CD-burning Combo drive; and a $1,299 model with a 14-inch display, a 1.42GHz processor, a 60GB hard drive, and a ...

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  • 8.0

    techradar.com

    Review Summary: The Mini belts along for a device of its diminutive proportions, and the bundled iLife software and other goodies run well enough given a decent dollop of RAM. Either model of Mac Mini is fine for email, surfing and word processing... just don't try ...

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  • 8.0

    pcworld.com

    By Richard Baguley | April 29, 2005

    Review Summary: The Mac Mini provides an elegant way to enter the Mac universe without having to spend too much.

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: MB464LL/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 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 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR3 SDRAM
  • Memory Speed 1066 MHz
  • Form Factor SO DIMM 204-pin
  • Configuration Features 2 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 320 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 256 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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