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Reviews of the Apple Mac Mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo)

  • 6.7

    CNET Review

    August 27, 2007

    The Good: Fast new Core 2 Duo processor compares well with competing Windows desktops; useful iLife '08 software; supersmall chassis remains unique in the mainstream desktop market.

    The Bad: Comparable slim Windows desktops offer more features for the dollar, as well as expandability; no information from Apple on whether you'll have to pay for a Leopard upgrade two months from now; free phone support for only 90 days.

    The Bottom Line: 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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  • 8.9

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 21, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 66157 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.

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  • 7.0

    techtree.com

    By Prasad Naik | August 13, 2009

    Review Summary: . In the 2nd paragraph you've written "A Windows PC user will scoff at these prices......assemble a far superior PC at this price". You mean a PC with better hardware but your statement implies that the PC is better because of Windows. And it also ...

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  • 8.0

    macworld.co.uk

    By Mark Hattersley and Jason Snell | November 28, 2007

    Review Summary: We're glad to see Apple not give up on its budget option. The small size and impressive processor ensures that the mini remains a versatile system. The larger hard drive and 1GB of memory are also welcome additions. We would, however, like to see a ...

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  • 7.0

    techradar.com

    Review Summary: In benchmarking, it produced 20 frames per second compared to our iMac's 71.3fps. So, it's not much cop at graphics. Still, if all you want is basic specs for communications and the odd movie, and you already have the peripherals, then it has some value

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: MB139LL/A

General

  • Type Personal computer
  • Product Form Factor Desktop slimline
  • Built-in Devices Antenna, Speaker
  • Width 6.5 in
  • Depth 6.5 in
  • Height 2 in
  • Weight 2.9 lbs
  • Color Anodized aluminum
  • 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 4 MB
  • Cache Per Processor 4 MB

Mainboard

  • Data bus speed 667 MHz

Environmental Parameters

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

RAM

  • Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM
  • Memory Speed 667 MHz
  • Memory Specification Compliance PC2-5300
  • Configuration Features 2 x 512 MB

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) / 2.4x (DVD±R DL)
  • CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • Type None

Storage Removable

  • Type None

Monitor

  • Monitor Type None.

Graphics Controller

  • Type Integrated
  • Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
  • Video Memory 64 MB (max)
  • Max Allocated RAM Size 64 MB
  • Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

Audio Output

  • Type Sound card - Integrated
  • Sound output mode Stereo

Telecom

  • Modem None

Audio Input

  • Type None

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter
  • Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Data Link Protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
  • Features AirPort Extreme ready
  • Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory
  • Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45

Printer

  • Type None

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories Remote control
  • Cables Included ( 1 pcs.), DVI-VGA adapter
  • Features Wireless LAN, Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Remote control

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 Apple iCal, Apple Safari, Apple Spaces, Apple iChat AV, Apple Dashboard, Apple QuickTime, Apple Spotlight, Apple iLife '08, Apple DVD Player, Apple Quick Look, Apple Address Book, Apple Time Machine, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Mac OS X Mail, iWork (30 days trial), Apple XCode Developer Tools, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive

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 Silver
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.9

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