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Mac mini Core 2 Duo/1.83GHz

Apple made little noise about this update to its Mac mini line, which is highlighted by the addition of Intel Core 2 Duo chips to replace the older Core Duo processors. The minis also now ship with 1GB of RAM, up from 512MB, and more hard-drive capacity. However, the minis continue to use an integraged Intel graphics processor that shares memory with the system RAM, hampering performance in graphic-intensive applications.

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The latest Mac mini models have made some impressive gains in terms of performance, without gaining bulk or higher price tags. Still a great bargain, especially for those who already own a mouse, keyboard, and display, the Mac mini���s size and price allow it to fit into spaces and budgets that other Macs cannot. While the 2GHz model is the top performer, if DVD burning isn���t something you need, the 1.83GHz Mac mini still gives a lot of bang for the buck.

Pros: Small size; least expensive Mac available; faster than ever before.

Cons: Hard drive and graphics performance underwhelming; slower, shorter-ranged 802.11g wireless networking.

Basics

Reviewed Price: $599

Processor: 1.83GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Information about this system on Apple's website

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iMovie HD 61:02
iTunes 7.51:25
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