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Pros

  • Performance comparable to that of the $799 model
  • Significantly improved graphics performance compared to older models
  • FireWire 800
  • Dual video outputs with support for extended Desktop mode and 30-inch displays
  • Tiny size
  • Five USB ports

Cons

  • Difficult to upgrade
  • Even slower hard drive than $799 model
  • Too little RAM

At A Glance

The first Mac mini upgrade since 2007 replaces the integrated Intel graphics with an Nvidia GeForce 9400M card. Graphics still share memory with the system RAM, but there's more to share and its the faster DDR3 SDRAM. The new system features more USB 2.0 ports, but ditches FireWire 400 for a single FW 800 port.

Manufacturer’s Description

Mac Mini Desktop is the world's most energy-efficient desktop computer. When it's idle, Mac mini uses less than 13 watts - that's 45 percent less energy than ever before. With even more powerful nVIDIA graphics, Mac mini has all the speed you need for the latest 3D games and graphics-intensive applications.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number MB463LLA
Processor
Processor type Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor speed 2000.0 MHz
Cache size 3.072 KB
Bus speed 1066.0 MHz
Processor count 1
Memory
Memory type DDR3
Memory max 4096.0 GB
Graphics
Primary Graphics Chipset Nvidia GeForce 9400M
Video Bus PCI Express 2.0 x16
Storage
Drive size 120.0 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
Included Software
Operating System Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Other Features
Devices
  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
Ports and Connections
Ethernet Type
  • Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
  • Wireless Ethernet - 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b
  • Wireless Ethernet - 300 Mbps IEEE802.11 Draft N
  • Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11a
  • Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
Available Interfaces
  • Audio - Line In (1/8" Mini)
  • Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini)
  • Bluetooth
  • DVI
  • Ethernet - RJ45
  • FireWire 800/IEEE 1394 - 9 pin
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0
Case
Chassis style Mini System
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited Warranty

Performance

Macworld Labs
Cinema 4D XL 10.5 1:04
iMovie HD 6 0:58
Tested Configuration Mac OS X 10.5.6 with 2GB of RAM
Quake 4 38.7fps
iTunes 7.7 1:14
Photoshop CS3 1:15
Compressor 2:07
Speedmark 5 Score 189