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cnet.com Professional Review.
Apple Mac Mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo)
QuickTake:
Pros: Fast new Core 2 Duo processor compares well with competing Windows desktops ; useful iLife '08 software ; supersmall chassis remains unique in the mainstream desktop market ;
Cons: Comparable slim Windows desktops offer more features for the dollar, as well as expandability ; no information from Apple on whether you'll have to pay for a Leopard upgrade two months from now ; free phone support for only 90 days ;
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Apple Mac Mini Core 2 Duo
Comments:
The latest Mac mini models have made some impressive gains in terms of performance, without gaining bulk or higher price tags. Still a great bargain, especially for those who already own a mouse, keyboard and display, the Mac mini's size and price allow i
The latest Mac mini models have made some impressive gains in terms of performance, without gaining bulk or higher price tags. Still a great bargain, especially for those who already own a mouse, keyboard and display, the Mac mini's size and price allow i
QuickTake:
Pros: Intel Core 2 Duo processor, size and price, it has a DVD burner
Cons: The Mac mini operates at the slower speed and shorter range of the 802.11g when compared to the iMac and MacBooks, it doesn't come with a mouse, keyboard and monitor
Computeract!ve Professional Review.
Review: Acer CP-8660 digital camera
Comments:
A compact home computer aimed at first-time Mac users.
Review Verdict: A little pricey, but the software bundle and attractive design will appeal to many home users.
A compact home computer aimed at first-time Mac users.
Review Verdict: A little pricey, but the software bundle and attractive design will appeal to many home users.
QuickTake:
Pros: Attractive and compact design, Attractive and compact design, Good software bundle
Cons: Poor 3D performance for games, Poor 3D performance for games, No monitor, keyboard or mouse
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Mac mini Core 2 Duo
Comments:
Review Verdict: The latest Mac mini models have made some impressive gains in terms of performance, without gaining bulk or higher price tags. Still a great bargain, especially for those who already own a mouse, keyboard and display, the Mac mini's size and price allow i
Review Verdict: The latest Mac mini models have made some impressive gains in terms of performance, without gaining bulk or higher price tags. Still a great bargain, especially for those who already own a mouse, keyboard and display, the Mac mini's size and price allow i
QuickTake:
Pros: Intel Core 2 Duo processor, size and price, it has a DVD burner
Cons: The Mac mini operates at the slower speed and shorter range of the 802.11g when compared to the iMac and MacBooks, it doesn't come with a mouse, keyboard and monitor
pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.
Mac mini Core 2 Duo
Comments:
It was a welcome surprise when Apple quietly updated the Mac mini to include Intel Core 2 Duo processors.
Review Verdict: The Core 2 Duo chipset also contains a 128-bit SSE3 vector engine; this can process twice the amount of data per cycle than the Core Duo processor, which can handle only 64 bits at a time. The new Mac minis offer 5,400rpm hard drives with a higher capacit
It was a welcome surprise when Apple quietly updated the Mac mini to include Intel Core 2 Duo processors.
Review Verdict: The Core 2 Duo chipset also contains a 128-bit SSE3 vector engine; this can process twice the amount of data per cycle than the Core Duo processor, which can handle only 64 bits at a time. The new Mac minis offer 5,400rpm hard drives with a higher capacit
macworld.com Professional Review.
Mac mini Core 2 Duo 2GHz (4 mice)
Comments:
The latest Mac mini models have made some impressive gains in terms of performance, without gaining bulk or higher price tags. Still a great bargain, especially for those who already own a mouse, keyboard, and display, the Mac mini's size and price allow
The latest Mac mini models have made some impressive gains in terms of performance, without gaining bulk or higher price tags. Still a great bargain, especially for those who already own a mouse, keyboard, and display, the Mac mini's size and price allow
QuickTake:
Pros: Small size; least expensive Mac available; faster than ever before.
Cons: Hard drive and graphics performance underwhelming; slower, shorter-ranged 802.11g wireless networking.
macformat.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple Mac mini 1.83GHz Core 2 Duo
Comments:
While Apple was stealing headlines with its latest iMac design, it also quietly upgraded the Mac mini with a Core 2 Duo processor, thereby completing the integration of the faster Intel chips across its whole Mac line-up
Review Verdict: Faster chips, bigger drives and a better quota of RAM bring the Mac mini up to date
While Apple was stealing headlines with its latest iMac design, it also quietly upgraded the Mac mini with a Core 2 Duo processor, thereby completing the integration of the faster Intel chips across its whole Mac line-up
Review Verdict: Faster chips, bigger drives and a better quota of RAM bring the Mac mini up to date
QuickTake:
Pros: Same low price, Faster Core 2 Duo processors, Doubled RAM as standard, Enlarged hard drives
Cons: Slow graphics card, 1.83GHz model only has 2MB (L2 cache)
pcplus.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple Mac mini 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Comments:
Apple quietly upgraded its entry-level Mac desktop with Core 2 Duo chips this month. It was a long overdue bump up. The new clock speeds are 1.83GHz and 2.0GHz. It carries forward exactly the same format as before; the same shell, ports, graphics card, an
Review Verdict: Has its strengths, but it's a shame Apple has neglected to update more than just the processor
Apple quietly upgraded its entry-level Mac desktop with Core 2 Duo chips this month. It was a long overdue bump up. The new clock speeds are 1.83GHz and 2.0GHz. It carries forward exactly the same format as before; the same shell, ports, graphics card, an
Review Verdict: Has its strengths, but it's a shame Apple has neglected to update more than just the processor
QuickTake:
Pros: Decent value if you already own the peripherals
Cons: Dated components
techradar.com Professional Review.
Apple Mac mini 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Comments:
You still need to buy a keyboard, monitor and mouse separately
Review Verdict: In benchmarking, it produced 20 frames per second compared to our iMac's 71.3fps. So, it's not much cop at graphics. Still, if all you want is basic specs for communications and the odd movie, and you already have the peripherals, then it has some value
You still need to buy a keyboard, monitor and mouse separately
Review Verdict: In benchmarking, it produced 20 frames per second compared to our iMac's 71.3fps. So, it's not much cop at graphics. Still, if all you want is basic specs for communications and the odd movie, and you already have the peripherals, then it has some value
QuickTake:
Pros: Decent value if you already own the peripherals
Cons: Dated components
pcmag.com Professional Review.
How to Buy a Green Business Desktop
Comments:
Windows compatible.
Windows compatible.
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