At a Glance
Expert's Rating
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
Our Verdict
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.
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.