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Binding: Personal ComputersBrand: Apple CPU Manufacturer: Intel CPU Speed: 2.26 GHz CPU Type: Intel Core 2 Duo EAN: 0885909337712 Floppy Disk Drive Description: None Hard Disk Size: 160 GB Item Dimensions: Label: Apple Computer Manufacturer: Apple Computer Model: MC238LL/A Modem Description: None MPN: MC238LL/A Processor Count: 1 Publisher: Apple Computer Studio: Apple Computer System Bus Speed: 1066 unknown-units System Memory Size: 2 GB System Memory Type: SDRAM Warranty: 1 year warranty Features:
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Editorial Review: Product Description: Mac mini is made from sleek, anodized aluminum with refined, rounded corners and a pearly white cover. But the power of its design is on the inside: the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, advanced graphics, and more, faster memory. And there?s plenty of storage space - for just about anything. Who knew something so small could be so huge? Amazon.com Product Description: Upgraded with a faster 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Apple's innovative Mac mini desktop is a great choice for home computing tasks and creating a digital media hub. It fits everything that makes a Mac a Mac inside an elegant 2-inch-tall, 6.5-inch square--just add your own keyboard, mouse, and display. The Mac mini also includes excellent video processing power from the integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics chip, an ultra-fast FireWire 800 port, and dual video outputs--a Mini DisplayPort and a Mini-DVI port.
Continuing Apple's commitment to the environment, the Mac mini exceeds current Energy Star 5.0 requirements by consuming less than 14 watts when idle 45 percent less power than the previous generation. It's also made from highly recyclable aluminum, uses PVC-free internal components and cables, contains no brominated flame retardants, and even features smaller packaging. It comes pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system--an operating system custom-designed for the advanced technology inside--and it also comes with the iLife '09 suite of applications, including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes. Key Specifications
What's in the box Mac mini; Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter; 110W power adapter and power cord; install/restore DVDs; printed and electronic documentation Limited Warranty And Service The Mac mini comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer's purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. Key Features
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Experience improved energy efficiency and improved multitasking with the 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which also offers an ultra-fast 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and a large 3 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) The hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--conserves even more energy. With a substantial 3 MB of shared L2 cache, data and instructions can be kept close to the two processor cores, greatly increasing performance and allowing the entire system to work more efficiently. And, because the processor cores share the L2 cache, either can use the entire amount if the other happens to be idle. Graphics Processor The Mac mini features the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor for up to five times better graphics performance than its predecessor, and its dual display support can drive two Apple or third-party displays with Mini DisplayPort or DVI connections. The NVIDIA GeForce 9400M shares 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM with main memory. You'll notice the difference when you work with high-resolution photos and high-definition video, where graphics-intensive features in iPhoto and iMovie are smoother. And 3D game play--from Spore to Call of Duty--is faster and more responsive. Wireless Connectivity The built-in 802.11n wireless networking provides up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g, but it's also backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g routers, enabling you to communicate with the a wide variety of Wi-Fi resources. It works seamlessly with the new AirPort Extreme with 802.11n. Use the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your PDA or cell phone, synchronize addresses, or download pictures from your cell phone. You can also use a wireless headset for iChat audio chats and VoIP calls as well as quickly share files with a colleague.
Pre-Loaded with Mac OS X Snow Leopard and iLife '09
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Environmentally Friendly Design
A Mac also doesn't contain a lot of toxic materials. All Mac displays are mercury and arsenic free, and the internal components are free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs).
Mac mini includes a highly efficient power supply that reduces the amount of power wasted when bringing electricity from the wall to your computer. Lower power consumption reduces energy bills and lessens the environmental impact of greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Advanced Power Management Unlike a lot of Windows-based PC systems, Mac mini uses energy-efficient hardware components that work hand in hand with the operating system to conserve power. Mac OS X spins down hard drives and activates sleep mode. And it balances tasks across both central processors and graphics processors. Mac OS X never misses a power-saving opportunity, no matter how small. It even regulates the processor between keystrokes, reducing power between the letters you type. That's just one of many ways Apple manages small amounts of power that add up to big savings. Mac mini is a great example of Apple's energy-efficient design philosophy. It uses less than 14 watts of power when idle--that's something no other desktop computer can do.2 ENERGY STAR Qualification Mac mini meets the stringent low power requirements set by the EPA, giving it ENERGY STAR qualification. ENERGY STAR 5.0 sets significantly higher efficiency limits for power supplies and aggressive limits for the computer's typical annual power consumption. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - An incredible little machineI've been eyeing this low-end Mac computer for a while, and about a month ago I finally took the plunge and bought it. And in the subsequent time that I've owned it, I could not have been happier with my decision. I am primarily a Windows user, but have had on and off access to Macs over the years, mostly at work. I am also a big fan of all Apple products, but did not think that I could justify the high price of their computers when I could obtain a supposedly "similar" Windows system ... Read More Rating: - Excellent computer. Migrating files from Macs with older OS's may not be so easy.For speed using heavy-crunching software such as Illustrator or Photoshop, this computer is of professional quality, I'd say. I am a graphic designer, and I've witnessed my files grow in size exponentially over the past 15 years, as has most the industry. We have gone in that time from vector files with a few discretely placed photographic eps's to deeply layered hybrid files that combine Photoshop PSD's in an Illustrator environment, with effects native to both. The files resulting from this method ... Read More Rating: - Not a Mac fan but I appreciate this product.As noted in the review title, I'm not a Mac fan. I find the interface much too limiting and Fisher-Price-like. Putting aside why I got a product from a company I don't much like, I'll get onto the product itself... Overall, it's a great deal. The case is beautiful and well-constructed. It's small. It's silent. It's clean looking. Most of it is recyclable. It's very reasonably priced. It comes loaded with a wide assortment of useful software. The Apple Store supports it and their support ... Read More Rating: - Must HaveI received my Mac mini for Christmas, and I LOVE it. I am coming to mac as a Linux user, so I found that it had "all the comforts of home", as MAC OS X is Unix. Linux users will recognize the terminal shell as bash, the usual shell for Linux. The iLife suite is great, and it doesn't take long to fall in love with these great programs that come standard with it. Also, for students, it comes with a full Oxford English dictionary that I use all the time for school. The only thing that threw me off was that ... Read More Rating: - Beautiful, simple, efficient Mac MiniI'm going to be short here. I was unsure if this was the best computer for just under $600.00. As soon as it arrived and was plugged in, my fear subsided. Excellent, efficient, I have a Macbook so was thinking of getting a PC desktop, and now am locked in to Mac for life. They work better and are more intelligently designed. If you don't see a follow up comment 3-6 mos. down the line, I'm still a happy customer. Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display 
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