Pros
- Analog- and digital-audio input and output
- Four USB 2.0 ports
- Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0
- Front Row software with Apple Remote
- Improved performance in many native applications
- Gigabit Ethernet
Cons
- RAM is difficult to upgrade
- Improvements over G4 Mac mini not as dramatic as Core Duo model
- Unable to play HD video without dropping frames
- Integrated graphics reduces available RAM
At A Glance
One of two Intel-based Mac minis, this model features a 1.5GHz single-core processor. The form factor of this mini remains unchanged from its PowerPC-based predecessor, although it adds two additional USB 2.0 ports for a total of four while dropping S-video and composite ports. Internally, the new mini has a faster frontside bus and built-in wireless networking via AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth. The mini uses the Intel GMA950 as its graphics processor; since the chip doesn' have its own dedicated video memory, it shares memory with the main system RAM. The mini also gains the remote-and-software combo that makes up Front Row, allowing you to control audio, video, and photos from across the room.
Manufacturer’s Description
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The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MA205LLA |
| Inventory Number | 25057 |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Core Solo |
| Processor speed | 1500.0 MHz |
| Cache size | 2.048 KB |
| Bus speed | 667.0 MHz |
| Processor count | 1 |
| Memory | |
| Memory type | DDR2 |
| Memory max | 2048.0 GB |
| Display | |
| Included monitor | No |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics Type | Motherboard |
| Primary Graphics Chipset | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Video Bus | PCI Express x16 |
| Maximum Shared Video Memory | 64 MB |
| Storage | |
| Drive size | 60.0 GB |
| Drive Controllers | Serial ATA |
| Green | |
| Energy Star compliant | 1.0 |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 6.5 inches |
| Depth | 6.5 inches |
| Height | 2.0 inches |
| Weight | 2.9 pounds |
| Optical Drive | |
| DVD-ROM Pressed Disc Read Speed | 8.0 |
| CD-ROM Read Speed | 24.0 |
| Included Drives | 1 |
| CD Rewrite Speed | 16 X (CD,CD-R) |
| CDR Write Speed | 24 X (CD,CD-R) |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) |
| Other Features | |
| Devices |
|
| included_printer | No |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Ethernet Type |
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| Available Interfaces |
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| Case | |
| Chassis style | Mini System |
| Chassis Color | Silver |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty information | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Performance
| Macworld Labs | |
|---|---|
| Cinema 4D XL 10.5 | 3:00 |
| iMovie HD 6 | 2:09 |
| Tested Configuration | Mac OS X 10.5, 2GB of RAM |
| iTunes 7.5 | 2:50 |
| Unreal Tournament 2004 | 19.2fps |
| Photoshop CS3 | 2:16 |
| Compressor | 8:03 |
| Speedmark 5 Score | 100 |
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