Mac Mini Review 2009

Post by Alister | May 30, 2009 | Apple Mac Computers, Reviews | Comment

The Apple Mac Mini computer is the baby of the Apple family, but don’t let the size put you off – good things really do come in small packages. This is Apple’s most affordable desktop and is perfect for users with limited office space. The machine itself is a little over 5cm tall and weighs in a just over 1.3kg, but it’s a mighty mouse with a big roar!

The Mac Mini may be small, but Apple has certainly crammed plenty inside to enable users the functionality of a regular sized desktop. The Mini comes in two different specifications, with both featuring super fast Intel Core Duo technology whilst also using 45% less power than the previous incarnation.

Prices start at just $1,049, and features :

Up to 2GB RAM (expandable to 4GB)
Up to 320GB Hard Drive
Intel Core Duo 2.0Ghz Processor
Nvidia GeForce 9400M Graphics Card
8x Super Drive
Bluetooth
Ethernet Port
1 Firewire Port
5 USB Ports
Mini Display Port

Mac minis come fitted with the Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard operating system, plus the groundbreaking iLife package which features iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, and iDVD. The Mac Mini is also designed to be environmentally friendly, with PVC free internal cables and highly recyclable aluminum and polycarbonate enclosure. The only major downside to the Mac Mini is that you have to provide your own keyboard, mouse and monitor.

To put it simply, purchasing a Mac Mini allows you to dip your toe into the wonderful world of Apple without having to make a huge financial commitment. Some people may not like the Mac experience, but to me it’s like the first time I ever tried snowboarding – I haven’t touched a pair of ski’s since!