Technical Specifications
Size and weight
- Height:
- 5.08 cm (2 inches)
- Width:
- 16.51 cm (6.5 inches)
- Depth:
- 16.51 cm (6.5 inches)
- Weight:
- 1.31 kg (2.9 pounds)1
Processor and memory
- 2.26GHz, 2.53GHz, or 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed
- 1066MHz frontside bus
- 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) or 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB
In the box
- Mac mini
- Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter
- 110W power adapter and power cord
- Install/restore DVDs
- Printed and electronic documentation
Environmental Status Report
Mac mini is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:
- BFR-free
- PVC-free2
- Highly recyclable aluminium and polycarbonate enclosure
- Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
- Rated EPEAT Gold
Peripheral connections
- One FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
- Five USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
Graphics and video support
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3
- Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1920 by 1200 pixels on a DVI or VGA display; up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on a dual-link DVI display using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately)
- Mini-DVI port
- DVI output using Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter (included)
- VGA output using Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter (sold separately)
- Mini DisplayPort output
Communications
- Built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless
networking4; IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
- Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
- Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Audio
- Combined optical digital audio input/audio line in (minijack)
- Combined optical digital audio output/headphone out (minijack)
- Built-in speaker
Storage
- 160GB, 320GB, or 500GB Serial ATA hard disk drive5
- Slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW): Writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 6x speed, writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed, writes DVD-RW discs at up to 6x speed, writes DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speed,
reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R and CD-RW discs at up to 24x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed
Configure your Mac mini now, only at the Apple Online Store.
Configurable options
Electrical and operating requirements
- Line voltage: 100-240V AC
- Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
- Maximum continuous power: 110W
- Operating temperature: 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F)
- Storage temperature: -40° to 47° C (-40° to 116° F)
- Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
- Maximum altitude: 3,000 m (10,000 feet)
Included software
- Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
iLife (includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)
You can also have the following software preinstalled, only at the Apple Online Store:
- iWork
- Final Cut Express
- Aperture
- Logic Express
- FileMaker
- MobileMe
Configurations See detailed pricing and configurations
| 2.26GHz Mac mini | 2.53GHz Mac mini | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo | 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo | |
| L2 cache | 3MB shared | ||
| System bus | 1066MHz | ||
| Memory | 2GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 4GB | 4GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 4GB | |
| Hard drive | 160GB Serial ATA5; 5400 rpm | 320GB Serial ATA5; 5400 rpm | |
| Optical drive | Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) | ||
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3 | ||
| Ports | One FireWire 800 port (8 watts); five USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps); mini-DVI output; VGA output (using optional adapter); Mini DisplayPort | ||
| Audio | Built-in speaker, combined optical digital audio input/audio line in, combined optical digital audio output/headphone out | ||
| Ethernet | Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) | ||
| Wireless | Built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi4; built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) | ||
| Limited warranty and service | Your Mac mini comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 70 10 20 07. | ||
Options
Configure to Order
- 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
- 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
- 320GB 5400-rpm hard drive
- 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive
- Up to 4GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
- Apple LED Cinema Display
- Apple Wireless Keyboard
- Apple Keyboard
- Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
- Magic Mouse
- Apple Mouse
- Apple Remote
- iWork
- Aperture
- Final Cut Express
- Logic Express
Accessories
- 110W Mac mini Power Adapter
- AirPort Express Base Station
- AirPort Extreme Base Station
- Apple Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter
- Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
- AppleCare Protection Plan
- MobileMe Subscription
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