Apple Mac mini Intel® Core™2 Duo 4 GB 320 GB NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Mini Tower PC

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2013-09-12 11:33:20

Average rating:74

Uk has collected 71 expert reviews for Apple Mac mini Intel® Core™2 Duo 4 GB 320 GB NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Mini Tower PC and the average expert rating is 74 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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Zdnet.com.au

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2013-09-12 11:33:16

Average rating:60

Apple's newest iMacs, especially the 27-inch model, offer strong value thanks to their fast performance, good looks and large, attractive displays. The new Mac Mini is not quite as compelling. We're looking at only the AU$1099 2.53GHz model in this...

If you demand a small, relatively affordable Mac, the Mac Mini is your only option. Otherwise, you can find Windows-based small form factor desktops that offer more interesting features with better value.

expertreviews.co.uk

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2013-09-12 11:33:16

Average rating:100

In less than a year, the Mac mini has bounced back from an uncertain future. Last March, its specification was boosted by a better graphics processor, support for two displays, a faster frontside bus to move data more quickly, a FireWire 800 port and a...

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alphr.com

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2013-09-12 11:33:17

Average rating:83

Apple has finally woken up to the possibilities of its Mac mini form factor: it isn't just home users who have fallen in love with a home computer the size of a car radio, there are businesses out there running complete web-hosting farms on racks fille...

Small businesses will be stunned to find all that's on offer from this bargain machine...

techradar.com

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2013-09-12 11:33:17

Average rating:70

The Apple Mac mini has huge potential, but to date, that potential has not been realised. It's the cheapest way to buy a Mac but it isn't powerful enough to appeal to switchers, and it's been shamefully under-exploited as a media centre. This new relea...

No price increase, Boosted processor and RAM...
It should be cheaper, Needs HDMI output...

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macworld.co.uk

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2013-09-12 11:33:17

Average rating:100

Ever since the Mac mini was first released, people have been using Apple’s diminutive Mac desktop as a server. At 16.51cm square and 5.09cm high, it bears just the sort of compact computing power you want to stick in a closet or under a desk and use as...

Combination of hardware and software is attractively priced; enough processing power for small businesses, small workgroups in larger enterprises, and educational environments.
No optical drive; use of 2.5in hard drives hampers speed.

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v3.co.uk

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2013-09-12 11:33:18

Average rating:60

When Apple first launched the Mac Mini back in 2005 very small desktop computers were rare. These days alternatives are available for as little as £150, making this latest version look rather expensive.The difference, however, lies in the processor ins...

Small but fairly powerful; quiet...
Expensive, limited display connectors...
Small and quiet but a little expensive Good points Small but fairly powerful; quiet Bad points Expensive, limited display connectors...

computeractive.co.uk

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2013-09-12 11:33:18

Average rating:60

When Apple first launched the Mac Mini back in 2005 very small desktop computers were rare. These days alternatives are available for as little as £150, making this latest version look rather expensive.The difference, however, lies in the processor ins...

Small but fairly powerful; quiet...
Expensive, limited display connectors...
Small and quiet but a little expensive...

pocket-lint.com

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2013-09-12 11:33:19

Average rating:80

When Apple update a product, it generally keeps the name that it had before. We saw quick hop with the reshuffle of the MacBook line-up to give space to the new entry-level 13-inch white model, but the last Mac mini update we saw was in March of this...

Compact design, near silent operation, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and plenty of power...
No SD card slot, USB slots close...
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 look...

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zath.co.uk

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:0

Last week I bought myself an Apple Mac Mini and after a few mishaps regarding video adapters, I finally got it up and running towards the end of the week. Needless to say I was growing ever more impatient as it was sat on my desk doing little more tha...

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trustedreviews.com

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:70

It's a testament to the brilliance of the design that, as far as any consumer is likely to notice, it has barely changed since its inception. A look around the rear of this system reveals a notably changed port arrangement than on preceding mod...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:90

Product Code: MC239LL/A Billed as the world's most energy efficient desktop computer, the Apple Mac mini (Late 2009) has been gently revised with faster processors and more memory and storage Apple's entry-level Mac was in the doldrums for almost tw...

The Apple Mac mini (Late 2009) is now more compelling than ever as a compact computer that's built to very high standards, and including a feature set unmatched by any other PC on any platform. Whether used as a space-saving desktop PC for the office...

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macworld.com.au

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:0

Back in March, when I —officially called the —Apple’s smallest desktop computer had just received a long-overdue refresh: it had been since the company had touched the Mac mini line. But that update was the most significant in the history of the line;...

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macworld.co.uk

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:80

Back in March we reviewed the previous Mac mini models. Apple’s smallest desktop computer had just received a long-overdue refresh: it had been 19 months since the company had touched the Mac mini line. But that update was the most significant in the h...

Mac mini 2.26GHz] Tiny size; impressive set of features; all the dramatic improvements of the Early 2009 model plus better performance. [Mac mini 2.53GHz] Tiny size; impressive set of features; all the dramatic improvements of the Early 2009 model plus be...
Mac mini 2.26GHz] Slow hard drive; difficult to upgrade. [Mac mini 2.53GHz] Slow hard drive; difficult to upgrade; performance increase over £499 model still not dramatic.

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digitalversus.com

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:100

The Mac mini is a complete Apple computer, housed in a 16x5 cm case. It has all the necessary components for the proper functioning of a computer, including wi-fi to connect up to your network. Apple’s hook for this new version of the product is simple...

Compact, Low energy consumption, Quiet, Nice to look at, 5 USBs...
Video interfaces in mini, No BluRay, Average CPU performance, Poor builtin speaker...

techradar.com

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:70

The Mac mini was last updated more than a year and a half ago, so we were hoping for something special. What we got was a minor spec bump on top of a hike in price, with the cost of Apples cheapest Mac jumping up a hundred pounds. Serves us right for...

Two independent video outputs, Decent gaming performance, 5x USB ports and 1x FireWire 800...
Still no HDMI option, Mediocre RAM and hard-disk spec, The price has gone up...

trustedreviews.com

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:90

An update to Apple's Mac mini has been long-rumoured and much-awaited. While the previous generation system didn't, and I would argue still doesn't, have a rival in design stakes, the technology within its ever-so-stylish chassis was getting just a bit lo...

For general everyday computing - web browsing, sending and reading emails, perhaps the odd bit of word processing or even kicking back and watching a DVD, the Mac mini is a more than capable machine. That it just so happens to look fantastic and have an a...

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macworld.co.uk

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:80

When we reviewed the previous Mac mini iteration, we lamented the 11 months it took Apple to release that update - a period so lengthy that many people wondered if Apple would discontinue the line. So you can imagine the speculation that’s occurred in...

Tiny size; performance comparable to that of the £649 model; significantly improved graphics performance compared to older models; dual video outputs with support for extended Desktop mode and 30-inch displays; five USB ports; FireWire 800.
Even slower hard drive than £649 model; too little RAM; difficult to upgrade. Min specs: 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1GB memory, 120GB hard drive, 8x double-layer SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics.

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macworld.co.uk

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:60

When we reviewed the previous Mac mini iteration, we lamented the 11 months it took Apple to release that update - a period so lengthy that many people wondered if Apple would discontinue the line. So you can imagine the speculation that’s occurred in...

Tiny size; significantly improved graphics performance compared to older models; dual video outputs with support for extended Desktop mode and 30-inch displays; five USB ports; FireWire 800.
Slow hard drive; difficult to upgrade; £150 premium over £499 model doesn’t get you many improvements. Min specs: 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB memory, 320GB hard drive, 8x double-layer SuperDrive, 8x double-layer SuperDrive.

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goodgearguide.com.au

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:85

It has been a year and a half since Apple updated its budget desktop line of Macs, but a new Mac Mini has finally been released. That may excite those looking for a cheap computer or powerful alternative to the AppleTV. The hardware has been improved, but the design is similar to the previous model. The lack of an HDMI connection remains the biggest deterrent to those looking for an elegant home theatre PC. Its the Mac Mini’s internals that have undergone the biggest changes. Both configuratio...

Decently priced, reasonably powerful, small and attractive design, DisplayPort connection...
No HDMI, 5400rpm hard drive...
With the latest upgrade, the price gap between the Mac Mini and other Apple computers has widened. For the price, you get decent power and a small case that will fit into the tightest of spaces...

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T3.com

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:60

Is the £649 Mac mini a wise buy? The Mac mini has had such a low profile of late that many pundits predicted it would be discontinued rather than updated, with the folks from Cupertino concentrating on the mighty iMac as an entry-level computer. Inste...

The small form factor, Beefed-up graphics card, Faster RAM...
Not enough RAM, Small hard drives, No processor upgrades...
A strong machine that definitely has its niche markets, but ultimately its overpriced and underpowered...

pocket-lint.com

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:80

Yep, you would be forgiven for thinking that Apple had canned the Mac mini to the graveyard long ago, but can a performance and spec boost save the much loved, but also much forgotten about, computer from Apple? We plugged it in to find out...

Small, cheap (ish)...
Not much - but just think how good it would be if it had Apple TV built-in?...
For those whove already got a monitor, keyboard and mouse, this is the perfect way for switching to a Mac while keeping the costs down...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:70

When we reviewed the previous Mac mini iteration, we lamented the 11 months it took Apple to release that update - a period so lengthy that many people wondered if Apple would discontinue the line. So you can imagine the speculation thats occurred i...

While the price of entry to Mac computing may have risen from £391 to £499 with the release of the 2009 Mac mini, the manifold revisions of the new model fully justify the updated starting price. In simple speed terms, there’s faster wirel...

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theregister.co.uk

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:75

Someone at Apple must have a soft spot for the Mac Mini. Despite its superb design, the Mini has always been a bit of an under-achiever, and rumours of its poor sales and imminent demise have been going around for a couple of years now. Yet, as the son...

Hopefully, this latest update will prove that there’s still some life left in the Mac Mini. However, it’s a shame that Apple doesn’t really take off the brakes and allow the Mini to fulfil its true potential, even at the risk of challeng...

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gadgetguy.com.au

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:80

If youre after an entry level way to get into OS X and youve already got yourself a decent screen, keyboard and mouse, Apples refresh of the Mac mini is very welcome indeed, but at the same time, its worth considering all your Mac options when shop...

Compact size; Quiet operation; Sleek design...
A little expensive...

macworld.co.uk

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:0

The Mac mini, waiting patiently on the sidelines for the past 17 months, was finally refreshed with an update last week. The new systems appear identical to the previous Mac mini on the surface, but there are some important changes internally—changes t...

Fast new graphics processor, DDR-3 memory offers better performance...
Price increase takes a lot of the wind out of its sails Min specs: 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, 3MB shared L2 cache, NVIDIA 9400m graphics, 8x SuperDrive; £499 model: 1GB DDR3 RAM, 120GB 5300-rpm S-ATA hard drive; £649 model: 2GB DDR3 RAM, 320GB 5400 S-AT...

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stuff.tv

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2014-03-20 03:29:13

Average rating:80

Sadly, there was no Apple Tablet in this year’s Autumn Apple harvest. Still, we’ve got plenty to keep us occupied: the new four-core iMac is a five star winner, and the unassuming but popular Mac Mini has been given a seasonal spruce up. Lunchbox compu...

Cheapest way to own a Mac. Desktop power...
Small hard drive. Can't upgrade. Pricey...
More powerful than before, but we'd rather have had a price drop...

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asiaone.com

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2013-09-12 11:33:16

Average rating:0

THINK of a computer server and images of big black boxes with hundreds of spaghetti-like wires come to mind.Size and looks aside, you also have to worry about the high cost of licensing and hiring staff to maintain it.Apple's Mac Mini and OS X Snow Leo...

If you are looking for a small server or Network Address Storage solution to serve as a hub for your files, the Apple Mac Mini with OS X Snow Leopard Server is a worthwhile consideration...

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arstechnica.com

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2013-09-12 11:33:16

Average rating:0

Pity the small office when it comes to technology. With anywhere from several to several dozen employees, there's often no budget for an IT director to manage all the network services required for a modern company of any size. Offices may need to han...

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macintouch.com

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2013-09-12 11:33:17

Average rating:0

Apple's new Mac Mini Server combines a lightly-modified Mac Mini with a Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" Server software, in a server package unlike anything Apple has offered before. Apple's first server was the Macintosh Workgroup Server 95, a modifi...

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computershopper.com

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2013-09-12 11:33:17

Average rating:77

the company marketed it toward desktop-PC users who were interested in converting to a Mac, but didn’t want to shell out big bucks for an Apple iMac or a Mac Pro. But now that the price of t...

Very compact; decent performance; great connectivity for a tiny chassis...
Keyboard, mouse, monitor not included; not upgradable; costly for what you get...
If you’re a PC user with a spare monitor, looking to dip your toe into Mac waters, the Mini is a nice introduction to Apple computers. All others, though, should weigh this tiny PC's value versus an iMac...

macworld.com

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2013-09-12 11:33:18

Average rating:90

Ever since the Mac mini was first released, people have been using Apple’s diminutive Mac desktop as a server. At 6.5 inches square and 2 inches high, it bears just the sort of compact computing power you want to stick in a closet or under a desk and u...

Combination of hardware and software is attractively priced; enough processing power for small businesses, small workgroups in larger enterprises, and educational environments.
No optical drive; use of 2.5-inch hard drives hampers speed.
For most home users, the Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server is not a wise choice. Few home users are crazy enough to serve their Web site and blogs off of their home DSL or cable connection, and most don’t need the workgroup tools that are the main f...

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macworld.com

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2013-09-12 11:33:19

Average rating:0

Apple recently released an update to its Mac mini line of desktop computers. The changes include faster processors, more RAM, and Apple’s Snow Leopard operating system pre-installed. Macworld Lab has the two desktop Mac minis, and we put them through o...

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about.com

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:60

The Bottom LineApple’s Mac mini underwent the usual fall speed bump, with faster processor speeds, double the base level of RAM, and a few additional configuration options. The Mac mini is still Apple’s entry-level Mac, but even though it’s the least e...

2.26 GHz, 2.53 GHz, or 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor, FireWire 800 port, 5 USB ports, 2 GB base memory, twice as much as earlier models.
Difficult to upgrade, 5400 RPM drive is slower than other standard drives, Limited hard drive options (160, 320, and 500 GB).
Apple’s Mac mini underwent the usual fall speed bump, with faster processor speeds, double the base level of RAM, and a few additional configuration options. The Mac mini is still Apple’s entry-level Mac, but even though it’s the least expensive Mac, i...

pcmag.com

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:60

The Apple Mac mini (Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz) ($599 list) still looks just like it did when it was introduced in 2005. Back then it was the only ultra small form factor (USFF) desktop worthy of the name (6.5-inches square, 2-inches high). Fast forward to...

Compact. Quiet. Dual-core performance. Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth built in. Windows compatible. FireWire 800. More powerful than nettops.
No Blu-ray option. No keyboard or mouse included. MiniDisplayPort is still a nascent technology. 30-inch LCD support requires optional DVI adapter.
The Apple Mac mini is the entry point for the Apple faithful and is a small, cheap, decent computer, but a number of low-cost nettops offer more bang for the buck, especially since they usually are priced at $150-200 less...

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stuff.tv

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:80

Sadly, there was no Apple Tablet in this year’s Autumn Apple harvest. Still, we’ve got plenty to keep us occupied: the new four-core iMac is a five star winner, and the unassuming but popular Mac Mini has been given a seasonal spruce up. Lunchbox compu...

Cheapest way to own a Mac. Desktop power...
Small hard drive. Can't upgrade. Pricey...
More powerful than before, but we'd rather have had a price drop...

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macworld.com

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:80

Back in March, when I reviewed the previous Mac mini models—officially called the Mac mini (Early 2009)—Apple’s smallest desktop computer had just received a long-overdue refresh: it had been 19 months since the company had touched the Mac mini line. B...

Tiny size; impressive set of features; all the dramatic improvements of the Early 2009 model plus better performance; no longer a very poor value compared to the $599 model.
Slow hard drive; difficult to upgrade; performance increase over $599 model still not dramatic.
According to Apple, the mini line was designed to be the most affordable way to get a computer with Mac OS X and iLife. While that may be true, the early-2009 Mac minis were the first that actually let you take full advantage of that software. The lat...

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stuff.tv

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:80

The latest Mac Mini is billed as the worlds most energy-efficient desktop computer. Thats not strictly true – although the idle power draw of just 13W is a justifiable contender for the title, Atom-based desktops like Asus Eee Box will easily underc...

Tiny. Timeless. More powerful and more efficient than before...
No bundled remote. Only 1GB RAM...
Still the most desirable and best-specced micro computer around...

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macworld.com

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:80

by Dan Frakes, Macworld.com When we reviewed the previous Mac mini iteration, we lamented the 11 months it took Apple to release that update—a period so lengthy that many people wondered if Apple would discontinue the line. So you can imagine the specu...

Tiny size; significantly improved graphics performance compared to older models; dual video outputs with support for extended Desktop mode and 30-inch displays; five USB ports; FireWire 800.
Slow hard drive; difficult to upgrade; $200 premium over $599 model doesn’t get you many improvements.
The new Mac mini models provide the most significant upgrades to the line yet, offering slightly better CPU performance, considerably improved video capabilities, increased expandability, and better wireless technology. The result is that for the firs...

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pcmag.com

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:70

The Apple Mac mini has been an entry-level mainstay for the Apple faithful ever since its introduction in 2005. The exterior of the Mac mini (Nvidia GeForce 9400M) ($799 list) is the same 2 by 6.5 by 6.5 inches (HWD) thats been a mini hallmark for...

Compact. Energy efficient. Quiet. Dual-core performance. Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth built in. New iLife 09. Mac Os X 10.5 Windows compatible. FireWire 800 now standard.
No Blu-ray option. No keyboard or mouse included. DisplayPort is still a nascent technology. 30-inch LCD support requires optional DVI adapter.
The minis new internals bring it up to the same performance level as Apples MacBook, and thats a good thing. Its the nettop-sized desktop thats a better alternative for many users...

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gizmodo.com

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2014-01-03 18:08:56

Average rating:0

The Mac Mini is the greatest Mac that never was, always just a little too expensive and/or a little too underfeatured to be perfect. This time it's closer than ever to perfection—but still falls short. Sure, a $500 price tag would be great...

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