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Apple Mac mini (HDMI)

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Apple review, Apple commentary, Apple news... Everything AppleGreen TechWith a new aluminum unibody chassis and a host of new components, the Apple Mac mini ($699 list) is the best little Mac on the market—maybe even the best mini PC. Improvements include better 3D graphics, a new SD card slot, greater energy efficiency, and an HDMI port that HTPC (home theater PC) fans have been clamoring for. The Mac mini is finally the mainstream, compact PC you've been searching for. It defines its category, and as such, it earns our highest recommendations and our Editors' Choice.

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Apple Computer Inc.

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Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $699.00 List
  • Type: General Purpose, Multimedia, Digital Entertainment System
  • Processor Family: Intel Core 2 Duo
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • Storage Capacity: 320 GB
  • RAID: No
  • Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce GT 320M
  • Primary Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW

Bottom Line

The Apple Mac mini (HDMI) is an all-around improvement with a new unibody aluminum chassis to match the rest of the Macintosh line. The mini is the mainstream, compact PC you've been searching for, and it defines its category.

Pros

Super compact design. Aluminum unibody construction. SD slot supports new SDXC cards. Included HDMI-to-DVI adapter and HDMI port. Extremely low power usage. GreenTech Approved. Internal power supply. Accessible memory slots. More 3D power than anything in its class.

Cons

Still no Blu-ray. Hard drive is hard to upgrade. No eSATA port.

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