Reviews of the Apple Mac Mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 320GB, Winter 2009)
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macworld.com
Review Summary: So is this little design marvel suited for you? The Mac mini will be a stellar bargain Mac if you want a tiny machine that lets you do basic tasks like check e-mail, use office applications, surf the Web, and make movies and organize photos. It will ...
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The Apple Mac mini makes an attractive entry point for the Windows-to-Mac switcher, the Mac user who needs an upgrade from a pre-1-GHz Mac, or the user on a budget who wants a small, silent desktop with a really cool design.
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macworld.co.uk
Review Summary: These new Mac mini models are good value, and Apple made an excellent choice in dropping the underpowered Core Solo model. As a budget Mac, a home server, or a set-top box, the Mac mini's price and size make it a versatile system. If you're a gamer, ...
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techradar.com
Review Summary: Has Apple managed at last to produce a Mac that's affordable, desirable and dependable?
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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