Apple Mac mini Dual Core 1.66GHz April 11th, 2006 | by Jason Tomczak
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Features and Design The brushed metal and white body of the Intel Mac Mini measures 6.5"x6.5"X2", smaller than half a loaf of bread - only 84 cubic inches. In comparison, ATX-sized cases for PC computers average 18"x8"x16" - a whopping 2,304 cubic inches - 27 times the size of the Mini! The Mini weighs about 2.9 lbs and can be carried easily in one hand, in a backpack, briefcase or purse. Compare that to an average weight of 28 lbs for a PC in an ATX case - nearly 10 times the weight of the Mini. Upon its release, the Mac Mini was the smallest Mac desktop computer ever produced, and without a doubt, it carries similar status in the PC world. The sleek format has inspired a rapidly growing number of matching accessories and peripheral devices - all the good things a Mini owner could want to take advantage of the computer's potential. The Mini comes in 1.5GHz Intel Core Solo or 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo processor models. Each model offers one Firewire 400 port and four USB 2.0 ports, Apple Remote with Front Row, up to 2GB memory, Intel GMA950 graphics processor, DVI connector, VGA adapter, slot-loading optical drive (Combo or SuperDrive), up to 120GB hard drive, built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet, AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth 2.0, analog and digital audio ports, iLife '06, Mac OS X Tiger and a whole lot of fun. System as tested:
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by Richard Neate on November 8, 2009:
“Ok, right, so I'm a Mac-lover :). I was standing there thinking about buying a new 20" iMac :). But then realized I already had the keyboard, mouse and monitor. So why? I wasn't going to use this to play games. Just a bit of graphic design and university work....” More...