Apple Mac Mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 120GB, Winter 2009) first look

Apple breathed fresh air into its line of Mac Minis, whose specs haven't changed since an update in August 2007. With this $599 model, Apple adds significantly improved Nvidia graphics, a new 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and a larger hard drive. Those changes are welcome, and we're also impressed by the Mac Mini's power efficiency, as well as its ability to handle multiple programs at once. We still take issue with the Mac Mini's overall value. The Mac Mini remains a distinctive-looking computer and it has more than a few useful features. We can easily imagine it in a light-duty work role. But if your goal for a lower-cost desktop is core hardware bang for the buck, you're better off with a more well-rounded Windows system.

In terms of design, there's not much here for fans of the previous Minis to get excited about. The case is made of the same aluminum housing and white plastic top, and the only minor differences in the rear panel are an additional USB port (bumping the total up to five), a single FireWire 800 port, a Mini DVI input, and Mini DisplayPort input. That display-standard change is actually significant because it lets the Mac Mini support two displays for the first time, and the internal hardware is also powerful enough to drive a 30-inch, 2,560x1,600 LCD.

At the moment, Apple's 24-inch LED Cinema Display is the only monitor that will connect to a Mini DisplayPort input without an adapter. A mini DVI to single-link DVI adapter comes in the Mac Mini box, and Apple sells a variety of other adapters for both inputs, with prices ranging from $19 to $99.

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[gamers151]

This guy in the review is an idiot.

[YourMacintoshMan]

You should be able to, with the right adapter. Prob a mini dvi-vga.

[MrDasNiveau]

Great Vid!!! What he says is right BUT Apple Computers and Mac OS X (10.2/3/4/5/6/7) DON'T need many ram or mb's for graphics.... And Mac PC's are more expensive then Windows PC's 'cause the Quality of this machines are better then for example an acer PC. This makes them used still more expensive then cheaper windows PCs. And Intel Macs run Windows to what means they are great allrounders.

[idpFATTYs]

@metalhead2459 its time to stop downloading porn

[ericngo77]

@Demented888peng lol everyboody hate chris

[ImperialArmour]

He's right, the mac mini does suck. That's why it's never on display.

[Sam14051]

can you get the plug in english?

[willieXDrocks]

I need some advice, and I dont know

if I can trust this guy >.<

Im getting the mac mini, for recording purposes..

does anyone know if its decent for that?

[fatqwert200]

i dont get why people stand infront of the store to get the iphone 4, 3s, 3, and the second one. because the first is the first the second is the 3rd.the 3s is the 4th and the 4.5s is the new iphone megaplex. the only thing that differs is that one has camera and the other has 3 new apps and a radio. but wait i thought they had radios for mp3 players. but not for your mp3 ,camera, internet, email smartphone. holy shit i better get it my friends dont have that

[RadoshDnB]

just in you :D

[0Soraryuu0]

@IAmCjcj11 Ahaha, nope. FYI I'm a Norwegian Windows-user that knows more about the field than you'll probably ever know.

[IAmCjcj11]

dude shut up ur proly some asian apple geek trolling from your iphone 4