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The editors liked
Competitive Nvidia GeForce 9400M graphics chip
Includes updated iLife 09 suite
Energy-efficient
Space-saving chassis retains distinct design.
The editors didn't like
Similarly priced PCs offer increased functionality for less
Abstract: It's a testament to the brilliance of the design that, as far as any consumer is likely to notice, it has barely changed since its inception. A look around the rear of this system reveals a notably changed port arrangement than on preceding mod...
The Apple Mac mini (Late 2009) is now more compelling than ever as a compact computer that's built to very high standards, and including a feature set unmatched by any other PC on any platform. Whether used as a space-saving desktop PC for the office...
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Published: 2009-11-04, Author: Dan , review by: macworld.co.uk
Mac mini 2.26GHz] Tiny size; impressive set of features; all the dramatic improvements of the Early 2009 model plus better performance. [Mac mini 2.53GHz] Tiny size; impressive set of features; all the dramatic improvements of the Early 2009 model plus be...
Mac mini 2.26GHz] Slow hard drive; difficult to upgrade. [Mac mini 2.53GHz] Slow hard drive; difficult to upgrade; performance increase over £499 model still not dramatic.
Compact design, near silent operation, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and plenty of power
No SD card slot, USB slots close
So there are few niggles with the Mac mini. It's the usual seamless operation we've come to expect from Apple. You take it out of the box and it just works. With the upgrades coming in at the same prices as the last versions, the new Mac mini look...
Tiny. Timeless. More powerful and more efficient than before
No bundled remote. Only 1GB RAM
Still the most desirable and best-specced micro computer around ...
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Published: 2009-03-23, Author: Dan , review by: macworld.co.uk
Tiny size; significantly improved graphics performance compared to older models; dual video outputs with support for extended Desktop mode and 30-inch displays; five USB ports; FireWire 800.
Slow hard drive; difficult to upgrade; £150 premium over £499 model doesn’t get you many improvements. Min specs: 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB memory, 320GB hard drive, 8x double-layer SuperDrive, 8x double-layer SuperDrive.
Published: 2009-03-23, Author: Dan , review by: macworld.co.uk
Tiny size; performance comparable to that of the £649 model; significantly improved graphics performance compared to older models; dual video outputs with support for extended Desktop mode and 30-inch displays; five USB ports; FireWire 800.
Even slower hard drive than £649 model; too little RAM; difficult to upgrade. Min specs: 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1GB memory, 120GB hard drive, 8x double-layer SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics.
