Pros
- Two processing cores
- 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
- Built-in SuperDrive
- Gigabit Ethernet
Cons
- RAM is difficult to upgrade
- Integrated graphics reduces available RAM
At A Glance
Unlike the single-core 1.5GHz Intel-based Mac mini, this model is powered by a 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo chip. It also features more storage capacity and an 8X dual-layer SuperDrive. Other features -- an integrated graphics processor that shares memory with the system RAM, built-in wireless networking capabilities, and the Front Row multimedia management program -- are the same as what you get with the 1.5GHz Mac mini.
The Specs
| Pricing |
|---|
| Part Number |
MA206LLA |
| Processor |
|---|
| Processor type |
Intel Core Duo |
| Processor speed |
1660.0 MHz |
| Cache size |
2.048 KB |
| Bus speed |
667.0 MHz |
| Memory |
|---|
| Memory type |
DDR2 |
| Memory max |
2048.0 GB |
| Graphics |
|---|
| Primary Graphics Chipset |
Integrated Intel GMA 950 |
| Storage |
|---|
| Drive size |
80.0 GB |
| Dimensions |
|---|
| Width |
6.5 inches |
| Depth |
2.0 inches |
| Height |
6.5 inches |
| Weight |
2.9 pounds |
| Optical Drive |
|---|
| Optical Drive Speed |
8.0 |
| Optical Drive Type |
SuperDrive |
| Included Software |
|---|
| Operating System |
Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) |
| Ports and Connections |
|---|
| Ethernet Type |
Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| Available Interfaces |
- Bluetooth
- DVI
- FireWire 400/IEEE 1394 - 6 pin
- USB - Universal Serial Bus (rear) (x4)
- Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA)
|
Performance
| Macworld Labs |
|---|
| Cinema 4D XL 9.5.21 |
1:26 |
| Speedmark 4.5 Score |
144 |
| Tested Configuration |
Mac OS X 10.4.5, 1GB of RAM |
| Unreal Tournament 2004 |
12.2fps |
| iTunes 6.0.3 |
1:40 |
| iMovie 6.0.1 |
1:05 |
| Photoshop CS2 |
3:03 |
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