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When Apple refreshed the Mac mini line last summer, the standout model for many was the £699 version with dedicated AMD graphics processor. But unless you want to play computer games, or need a professional graphics workstation, this component is far f...
At £529, the Apple Mac mini is the cheapest Mac out of Apple’s complete line of desktop and portable computers. But its superb build quality and feature set puts it ahead of any other compact PC. While it’s measurable a little slower than the 2.5GHz ve...
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alphr.com Updated: 2014-04-18 02:09:50
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As you'd expect from Apple, the Mac mini is a sleek, stylish product, with a brushed aluminium case, which looks more like a designer object than a computer. It's compact enough to pack in away in a small bag, so we suspect that many schools would want to...
A beautiful, fast and future-proof system, but one that comes with a hefty price tag...
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Although not specifically designed as a Media Centre PC, the tiny Mac mini’s diminutive proportions, elegant design, excellent performance and low power consumption all add up to a formidable piece of hardware for the living room. Based on components d...
Ultra-compact in size, ultra-low in power consumption, and crucially quiet to use, the Apple Mac mini makes a compelling media centre when matched with the right peripherals and software. Its performance is much faster than a box this size deserves and...
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Apple gave its smallest Mac an aesthetic overhaul in 2010, replacing the chunky, aluminium-and-white-plastic 2009 model with a sleek, aluminium-unibody model that was easier to upgrade, felt rock solid, and sported an SD-card reader and an HDMI port (t...
Core i5 processor provides huge performance gains; impressive array of connectivity options, including Thunderbolt; aluminium unibody enclosure; improved graphics performance...
No optical drive; slow stock hard drive; inconveniently located SD-card slot...
When we reviewed the Mid-2010 Mac mini, we called it Apple's most versatile computer for those who didn't need workstation-level performance. Without an optical drive, the 2011 mini may not be quite as versatile, but Core i5 processors mean that, for the...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2014-04-18 02:09:50
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Following the Macbook Air 11 and 13-inch models, it's the Apple Mac Mini's turn to get a Sandy Bridge processor. While Apple has managed to reduce its Mac Mini...
Powerful processor, Quality design and finish, Quiet, More powerful components than on the previous generation, Quality audio in/out...
Comes without keyboard or mouse, Connectivity not very accessible, No DVD or Bluray player, Keep an eye on temperature levels...
This is without a doubt one of the most powerful mini computers out there. However, in the absence of any way of playing a DVD, let alone a Blu-ray, without using an external player, the Mac Mini 2011 can't be classified with other home cinema computers...
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The Mac Mini may lack the glamour of the iMac or the stunning new MacBook Air models, but it's maturing into a very capable little machine.Like last year's models, the 2011 Minis come in base (RRP: $699) and premium (RRP: $899) consumer models, plus a bee...
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The Mac Mini may lack the glamour of the iMac or the stunning new MacBook Air models, but it’s maturing into a very capable little machine. Like last year’s models, the 2011 Minis come in base (RRP: $699) and premium (RRP: $899) consumer models, plus a...
Apple's new Mac Mini gets a Sandy Bridge upgrade, turning it into a very able little computer...
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Last year’s Mac Mini was a bit of a let-down. Sure, it got a nice redesign, with a gleaming metallic, low-profile chassis and a new HDMI port that seemed like a belated attempt to try and repurpose the Mini as a media centre system. However, the hardwa...
I’ve always liked the compact design of the Mac Mini – which is still streets ahead of most of its PC rivals – and the much stronger performance of this year’s i5 models is a welcome improvement. However, cost-cutting decisions such as the removal of...
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The Mac Mini is the latest Apple product to have its yearly makeover and, as always, the revamped range boasts a number of enhancements. V3 got its hands on the 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 model with 4GB of DDR3 RAM and Mac OS X Lion pre-loaded. App...
Sleek design, Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, upgradeable RAM, ample ports...
No e-SATA, no keyboard or mouse...
A stylish and highly portable desktop replacement powerful enough to rival larger machines. Small businesses thinking about desktop upgrades will definitely want to give this a look, as it can work out cheaper than licensing Windows in the long run...
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itpro.co.uk Updated: 2014-04-18 02:09:50
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The lack of an optical drive, very limited upgradeability and the comparatively small base 500GB hard disk won't be ideal for some users. However, these are common traits of Apple's systems; but if your business requires the efficiency of a system wher...
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The Mac mini has always sat in a bit of an unusual position in Apple’s lineup. Given the price and power it provided, the MacBook always seemed like the better choice. The 2011 model, however, has the power of an Intel Sandy Bridge processor inside, a...
Size, design, perfectly capable for regular computing tasks, HDMI...
SD card slot location is impractical...
While we feel that many will be tempted by the portable and now powerful MacBook Air, for those looking to fill that little corner of the computing life, the Mac mini is an elegant and reasonably affordable option...
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The Apple Mac mini has long been the cheapest way to own a Mac. Since its introduction in January 2005, the small form factor desktop Mac has offered a low-cost alternative to the all-in-one iMac or the high-end Mac Pro.Although it's sold without a keyboa...
Excellent new Sandy Bridge processors, Discrete graphics chip, Powerful and versatile Thunderbolt port, Superbly engineered, Comprehensive video-out options...
No optical drive, Can't run PowerPC apps, No keyboard or mouse, USB ports a little close together, iWeb and iDVD gone...
ForExcellent new processorsUSB 3.0Better integrated graphicsFaster memory...
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T3.com Updated: 2014-04-18 02:09:50
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Apple’s small form factor Mac, which is sold without a keyboard or mouse, has lost its DVD drive. The slot-loading SuperDrive that once dominated the front of the machine is gone, leaving only an IR receiver for the optional remote control in its wa...
Great new processors, Discrete graphics on this model, Thunderbolt port, Compact and portable, Excellent engineering achievement...
No optical drive...
The new Mac mini is an excellent portable Mac or under-the-TV media centre, even without the optical drive. The new processors are incredibly powerful, and the Thunderbolt port is a very welcome addition.
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It’s a move we’ve seen before, just a few months ago with the running revision to the MacBook Pro line of laptops. Outwardly, the computer looks identical to the previous model. Look more closely, and you find an electric-flash logo above the monitor c...
Significant speed improvement; larger hard drives; Bluetooth 4.0; lower price...
Nothing significant, $899...
We’re always looking for a true contender to take on the Apple Mac mini as the perfect discreet desktop PC, or as a stylish, compact and quiet media centre PC for the lounge. There are still no true rivals, and the latest slew of performance updates ju...
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It’s a move we’ve seen before, just a few months ago with the running revision to the MacBook Pro line of laptops. Outwardly, the computer looks identical to the previous model. Look more closely, and you find an electric-flash logo above the monitor c...
Significant speed improvement; Larger hard drives; Bluetooth 4.0; Lower price...
Nothing significant...
We're always looking for a true contender to take on the Apple Mac mini as the perfect discreet desktop PC, or as a stylish, compact and quiet media centre PC for the lounge. There are still no true rivals, and the latest slew of performance updates just...
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It’s a move we’ve seen before, just a few months ago with the running revision to the MacBook Pro line of laptops. Outwardly, the computer looks identical to the previous model. Look more closely, and you find an electric-flash logo above the monitor c...
We’re always looking for a true contender to take on the Apple Mac mini as the perfect discreet desktop PC, or as a stylish, compact and quiet media centre PC for the lounge. There are still no true rivals, and the latest slew of performance updates ju...
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It's a familiar routine: Apple releases a new PC and a new version of Mac OS X, prompting massive excitement among its fans and knee-jerk derision from its opponents. However, the new Mac Mini has introduced a number of genuinely interesting features...
The Mac Mini is the budget option – by Apple standards – and good starting place if you want to join the cult of Mac, but the lack of a disc drive is enough to rule it out for many users...
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stuff.tv Updated: 2014-04-18 02:09:50
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So farewell optical media (1982-2011). What joy you brought us, with your CDs and high definition videos. How you lit up students' lives when they threw you in the microwave to see what would happen. Apple is reprising its role as Auger of Doom f...
Still a beautiful computer, but USB 2.0 and no DVD feels obstinate rather than clever...
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The Mac Mini has always been that runt you might buy if you couldn't afford any other Apple computer. Which is to say: it was the Apple computer you bought when you should have picked up a budget Dell or something. No longer. The 2012 model is a fantastic...
If you're OK with specs that are less than top of the line and don't want the design grace of an all-in-one iMac, the answer is absolutely yes. This is a small, fast, affordable thing. But be warned: you will find the rear-positioned jacks a pain...
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