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Mac mini/1.42GHz

Apple's least expensive Mac ships without a mouse, display, or keyboard. But it does feature a G4 processor, up to 80GB of storage depending on configuration, and a slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW optical drive. In July 2005, Apple doubled installed memory to 512MB across the mini line. AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth wireless capabilities are now standard on this model.

 Reviewed Full Review

This $599 model loses a modem but gains standard AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 1.0, along with 512MB of installed memory -- a welcome change for those who found the original Mac mini's base RAM to be inadequate.

Pros: Good value; adequate memory; small and light; good video-out options; excellent design; fast enough for basic tasks; large hard drive; AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth now standard.

Cons: No audio-in port; modem not included (optional).

Basics

Reviewed Price: $599

Processor: 1.42GHz Power PC G4

Information about this system on Apple's website

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Lab Tests

Speedmark 4.0 Score115
Cinema 4D XL 9.14:54
iMovie HD1:01
iTunes 4.72:33
Photoshop CS21:47
Compressor14:16
Unreal Tournament 200412fps
Tested ConfigurationMac OS X 10.4, 512MB RAM