Pros
- Includes Front Row software with Apple Remote
- Decent dual-core processor performance
- Analog- and digital-audio input and output
- Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0
- Gigabit Ethernet
Cons
- Not enough built-in RAM
- RAM is difficult to upgrade
- Integrated graphics reduces available RAM
- Not suitable for gaming
At A Glance
Apple moves to an all dual-core hardware lineup with the introduction of this low-end mini. No longer equipped with a 1.5GHz Intel Core Solo chip, this model now runs on a 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo -- without any change to its $599 price tag. Other specs -- the60GB hard drive, integrated Intel graphics, and 512MB of installed RAM -- remain unchanged from the previous entry-level Mac mini offering.
Manufacturer’s Description
Live the digital life in stylish simplicity up to four times faster. Just 6.5 inches square and 2 inches small, Mac mini lets you have more fun with your music, photos and movies, more quickly and more easily. Enjoy them up close or far away with the included Apple Remote. Delivering unprecedented power in such a small package the Mac mini runs up to four times faster than previously. Coupled with Mac OS X, Mac mini runs all your software speedily.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MA607LLA |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Core Duo |
| Processor speed | 1660.0 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 | 128 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 | White |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty information | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Performance
| Macworld Labs | |
|---|---|
| Cinema 4D XL 9.5.21 | 1:25 |
| Speedmark 4.5 Score | 152 |
| Tested Configuration | Mac OS X 10.4.7, 1GB of RAM |
| Unreal Tournament 2004 | 19.3fps |
| Compressor | 4:22 |
| iTunes 6.0.4 | 1:39 |
| iMovie 6.0.1 | 1:15 |
| Photoshop CS2 | 3:04 |
