Binding: Personal Computers Brand: Apple CPU Manufacturer: Intel CPU Speed: 1.83 GHz CPU Type: Intel Core Duo EAN: 0885909175598 Hard Disk Size: 80 GB Label: Apple Computer Manufacturer: Apple Computer Model: MB138LL/A Processor Count: 2 Publisher: Apple Computer Release Date: August 08, 2007 Sales Rank: 41 Studio: Apple Computer System Memory Size: 1000 MB System Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Features:
1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 667 MHz system bus
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM (expandable to 2 GB), 80 GB SATA hard drive, and slot-loading slot-loading Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
One FireWire 400 port (8 watts); four USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps); DVI output; VGA output (using included adapter); S-video and composite video output
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit), built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g)3; built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard, iLife '08, and Front Row software included
Works a Treat with my TV
Apple has not updated the lowly Mini in quite awhile and if everything I read online is true, it looks like they're never going to. Lots of people think they might be dropping it. I think that would be a big mistake. They should drop their silly Apple TV instead and keep this baby in their line up, because it's a solid performer.
Well, not solid as a desktop computer, I wouldn't say that, but stick it under your TV, then hook it up via the Video out (you'll have to buy an adaptor so you can hook into one of your TV's HDMI ports), and you're good to go, TVwise that is.
You don't need a Video player, because you can just used the DVD player on your Mini. You can watch Hulu or Joost on your TV. You can even check your ... Read More
super!
The Mac mini is really terrific! I previously had a Mac G4 that I
loved. This is 10X better with lots of new programs, and super fast!
Very pleased
Arrived promptly and in perfect condition. What was especially nice was making the selection I wanted without having to defend my choice to the member of some sales crew or fending off service contract offers.
Great computer
This is my third mac. I upgraded the RAM to 3gb using other world computing ram. The computer runs great. It was a little slow with the stock 1gb, but I love this thing now. I have two external hard drives. One for media files and one for time machine. I use a xbox 360 for games, so game performance is not an issue. I have done several home videos and it works fine. You do want to get the older version of imovie though because you can put chapters in your DVDs.
Solid computer for basic needs
I have the 1.66mhz core duo version. It came with 512mb of ram, which I upgraded to 2gb. Doing your own ram upgrade is somewhat of a nightmare, even for someone familiar with the insides of a pc. The mini is not made like a pc, or like a notebook, and is really not designed to be opened by the user. If you want to upgrade your ram from the current 1gb standard, you are probably better off letting a pro do it. Same for the hard drive. There's a video on how its done at macsales.com.
Overall I am happy with this computer. It runs Leopard just fine, boots quickly, and has no difficulty with basic computer software: safari or firefox, iphoto, itunes, open office, etc.
I've tried to use vmware fusion to run xp simultaneously, ... Read More
