Apple Mac Mini/2.53GHz specs

Pros

• Impressive set of features
• No longer a very poor value compared to the $599 model
• Tiny size
• All the dramatic improvements of the Early 2009 model plus better performance

Cons

• Performance increase over $599 model still not dramatic
• Difficult to upgrade
• Slow hard drive

At A Glance

The Mac mini continues to be a great option for those new to the Mac who already have a display, keyboard, and mouse. However, the performance of this model is only slightly better than the less expensive Mac mini, making that $599 configuration a better value.

Manufacturer’s Description

Mac mini was engineered to fit a lot of computer into a little space. It's powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, with advanced NVIDIA graphics and fast DDR3 memory. There's plenty of storage space for just about anything. And it comes with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the world's most advanced operating system.

The Specs

Performance