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- 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
- 160GB SATA Hard Drive, DVD SuperDrive, 2GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
- Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard Operating System
Product DescriptionTheres nothing like Mac mini. At just 6. 5 inches square and 2 inches tall, its designed to take up far less room and use far less energy than any other desktop computer. Mac mini was engineered to fit a lot of computer into a little space. Its powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, with advanced NVIDIA graphics and fast DDR3 memory. Theres plenty of storage space up to 500GB1 for just about anything. And it comes with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the worlds most ad. . . More >>
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5 comments
January 24, 2010
i really dislike anything mac – there is a lot hype to it. but it’s NOT user friendly. not compatible with many useful programs. and amazingly slow when compared to a pc. i earnestly urge you to buy a pc instead if you are considering buying a computer unless you are a computer expert
Rating: 1 / 5
January 24, 2010
A problem with the 1gb Imac and the Mac Mini (but not the Macbook, I am told) is folders.
You set your folder with small icons, hiding the toolbar. You come back later, the toolbar is back, the icons are now large, falling all over each other like poker chips — or, your icons have turned into a list.
You patiently put it back the way you had it, and you click the button that says “Always open in icon view. ”
You come back later — the folder has gone crazy again. The toolbar is back, the icons have become a list, the icons are too big — something.
You end up sighing ten times a day as you use the computer.
Very annoying.
Rating: 4 / 5
January 24, 2010
Sorry. . Macs, in general, are not my cup of tea it seems, since it requires getting use to an OS that is based on Unix and not as “user-friendly” as PC architecture. . and just as slow. Okay, so the icons are bigger and prettier than a PC but try finding a quick way of changing your desktop Backround picture or configure a wireless router or install a printer (some things a PC does quite easy) you have to discover where these things are “hidden” within the system. . . do I go to Finder, or is it in Applications, or is it in a Folder in System Preferences?Hey, at least I brought the thing and gave it a fair “try out” (not bash it without even trying, right?) for all the “problems” people cry about with PC’s, you can get where you need too go and get something accomplished, not have to sit down and type or Skype some other Mac user who will probably snicker at your problem before helping and I REALLY don’t like to be forced into buying a “specific” keyboard (wafer-thin and flat) to do the most basics of tasks, like ejecting a CD/DVD from inside this thing OR having to “drag n drop” an icon into the trashbin/ejection bin just to get the disk to come out!Geez, I guess this debate could continue for quite a few sentences longer, but let me finally just say this. . . don’t buy a Mac product because of advertising/peer pressure since it will be just you “alone at home” struggling to Learn how to operate in MacOS and find yourself longing for the simple and faster environs of a PC. . . Rating: 2 / 5
January 24, 2010
I have always used macs because they have the most sophisticated and user friendly operating system available. The problem is that most of their stuff is overpriced. One exception is the mac mini which gives you a lot of computer for the money. It is all the computer that most people will ever need. Now that the latest model takes up to 4 GB of ram, it is even a better. It’s compact size is also a plus. I don’t like the i-mac and the Mac pro is too much computer for most people. It would be nice if Apple would come out with a mini tower as an alternative to the i-mac. Also I would like to see Apple produce a net book for 300 or 400 dollars. As it stands right now if want a net book then you have to put up with an inferior Windows operating system. Of course Apple is making a lot money selling a bunch of overpriced toys that in a few years will be obsolete. In contrast the mac mini is a good solid value. Rating: 5 / 5
January 24, 2010
I love my mac mini. Its small, it fits under my 24in monitor. After having PCs for 20 years and upgrading all my systems with windows 7 ( desktop/notebook/netbook) I thought i had the best of he computer world. Then My school started switching to mac. Mac and PC are compatible but i thought why not try out Mac OS X 10. 6.
The mac mini is a nice little package that would be a perfect starter for a reasonable price ($550) So I bought one, and now. . . I prefer my low powered Mac Mini over my Desktop with the Quad Core, 3TB of HD storage, X-Fi audio, Bluray and DVD Burner drives. My desktop PC and Mac mini live together now, I love the fact that the mini is dead silent and uses about 14W of power versus 600W off my monster PC. MS office 2008 for mac is so much easier to use than Office 2007 in PCs. All the mac versions of my programs (firefox, bittorrent, email, Word processing, etc) are so much more stable than in my PCs. I use my mac mini for all my papers, homework, research and media (apple’s strengths) And my PC does all my Video encoding, Bluray, document scanning. editing, movies, and network stuff. I have to admit, i do not like the lack of programs for mac for DVD copying and format encoding out there, not to mention no Blue RAY!!! But then, few people use that stuff anyway. The bluetooth 2. 1 is great with printers (i have a canon mx860 with a bluetooth dongle), the Wireless N has impressive range. I do recommend geting the apple aluminum keyboard because its just one of the best keyboards ive ever used not to mention It has all the mac command keys. I use a notebook PC mouse, and it works just great
I did have to upgrade my mini just a tiny bit, cause I felt the 2GB of DDR3 mem was handicapping the system, I snagged a $49 single Patriot Memory 2GB DDR3 chip and replaced one of the DIMMS in the mac mini. IF you are a novice in computer upgrading, you can do it but be so carefull and slow doing it. All you need is a 3in putty knife and a 00 phillips screwdriver. You can find the video how to upgrade the mac mini Memory and HD on youtube.
Even at only 3GB of memory, my mac mini blazes and renders internet browsing and MS office 2008 faster than my uber-PC with 6GB of DDR2 RAM. Technical jargon for techies: The mac mini comes with a Fujitsu HD. Im not a fan of fujitsu, but the drive apple uses has a long and reputable and dependable record. The tech specs are not bad, Averages 65-75 MB/s transfers with about a 79 MB burst. ITs a 5400rpm drive. It works and is dependable, but i needed something more.
I strapped a Hitachi 7200rpm 16MB 500GB 7K500 HD disk and now my mac mini howels!!! It does DVD copying, torrenting, P2Ping, video and photo editing like crazy! Right now only hitachi makes the most reliable, quiet, and speedy 7200 NB hard drives 320GB or better. I would have rather dropped a 500 or 540 WD black Notebook drive, but they dont exist yet. The 2. 26 GHz Core 2 Duo is no slouch, it does the work. The 2. 53 Model is awesome and probably cut off a few seconds on your mp3 encodings, but if ur about seconds u wouldnt be getting a mac mini! If you are big into CPU intensive stuff like Film and audio editing, you probably should have got a iMAC or Mac PRO tower for double or quadruble the price.
IN the end, the base mac mini is a entry computer. The late 2009 base model is for people who are on a budget and what to make the jump to mac, this is a great offering thanks to the recent upgrades apple did this year. It saves power, it uses your existing mouse and keyboard, and you can really use it for all kinds of things. If you have some computer savvy in upgrading, I suggest getting this model and use the savings to get a memory upgrade. Dont worry about mixing memory chips. the mini will compensate. I spent 100 dollars in upgrade parts, bringing my total to $650. IF you are not so computer upgrader happy, this unit will do the job. You wont feel any problems unless you surf the net, use office 2008, play itunes, while copying DVDs. If you are a massive multi tasker, get the 2. 53 Ghz Mac mini with 4GB and a 320 HD for an extra 200.
This is a great buy, dont hesitate. You will not be sorry. I’ve had mine for 2 weeks, and its has not been off since then. It goes on sleep mode automatically when its idle and autowakes up with me!
Get this mini
Rating: 5 / 5