Testseek.com have collected 71 expert reviews of the Apple Mac mini - Late 2009 MC238 / MC239 and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple Mac mini - Late 2009 MC238 / MC239.
March 2009
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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
Phone support lasts only 90 days from purchase.
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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.
While the price of entry to Mac computing may have risen from £391 to £499 with the release of the 2009 Mac mini, the manifold revisions of the new model fully justify the updated starting price. In simple speed terms, there’s faster wirel...
Hopefully, this latest update will prove that there’s still some life left in the Mac Mini. However, it’s a shame that Apple doesn’t really take off the brakes and allow the Mini to fulfil its true potential, even at the risk of challeng...
Published: 2009-03-09, Author: James , review by: macworld.co.uk
Fast new graphics processor, DDR-3 memory offers better performance
Price increase takes a lot of the wind out of its sails Min specs: 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, 3MB shared L2 cache, NVIDIA 9400m graphics, 8x SuperDrive; £499 model: 1GB DDR3 RAM, 120GB 5300-rpm S-ATA hard drive; £649 model: 2GB DDR3 RAM, 320GB 5400 S-AT...
Competitive Nvidia graphics chip; includes updated Apple iLife '09 suite; energy-efficient; space-saving chassis retains distinct design
Similarly priced PCs offer greater functionality
While we're still impressed that the Apple Mac mini packs so much into a small package, some rival PCs offer more features for less money. If saving space and using Mac OS are important factors for you, the new Mac minis will appeal, but your money wi...
2.26 GHz, 2.53 GHz, or 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor, FireWire 800 port, 5 USB ports, 2 GB base memory, twice as much as earlier models.
Difficult to upgrade, 5400 RPM drive is slower than other standard drives, Limited hard drive options (160, 320, and 500 GB).
Apple’s Mac mini underwent the usual fall speed bump, with faster processor speeds, double the base level of RAM, and a few additional configuration options. The Mac mini is still Apple’s entry-level Mac, but even though it’s the least expensive Mac, i...
Best design among budget desktops; decent performance for its price; best performance-per-watt on the market
160GB hard drive too small at this price, no HDMI port
The lower-cost Mac Mini offers respectable budget performance and Apple's usual compelling design, but a puny hard drive and a lack of HDMI hurt this system's value and overall potential. It's actually more versatile next to its budget-priced...
Compact. Quiet. Dual-core performance. Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth built in. Windows compatible. FireWire 800. More powerful than nettops.
No Blu-ray option. No keyboard or mouse included. MiniDisplayPort is still a nascent technology. 30-inch LCD support requires optional DVI adapter.
The Apple Mac mini is the entry point for the Apple faithful and is a small, cheap, decent computer, but a number of low-cost nettops offer more bang for the buck, especially since they usually are priced at $150-200 less....
