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The updated Mac mini now includes the integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor introduced with the aluminium-unibody MacBook family, delivering graphics performance up to five times faster. The Mac mini is Apple’s most energy-efficient desktop computer to date, consuming less than 13 watts when idle. Every Mac mini model ships with Leopard and iLife ’09, Apple’s suite of digital-lifestyle applications. iLife ’09 allows users to organise and manage photos, create films, learn musical instruments and compose music quickly and easily.
Available from EUR 599 including VAT, the new Mac mini is an ultra-compact desktop computer measuring only 16.5 cm square and 5 cm high. The two Mac mini models feature a 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 4 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 memory, up to 320 GB of Serial ATA hard-drive capacity, five USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 800 and a SuperDrive. The Mac mini includes the integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor, providing graphics acceleration up to five times faster*. Dual-display support allows two Apple or third-party monitors to be connected through Mini DisplayPort or DVI. Consuming less than 13 watts while idle, one tenth of the power used by typical desktop computers, the Mac mini is Apple’s most energy-efficient desktop computer to date.
Every Mac ships with Apple’s iLife ’09 suite of digital-lifestyle applications, allowing users to organise and manage photos, create films, learn musical instruments and compose music. iPhoto ’09 includes two new options, Faces and Places, making photo management easier. iMovie ’09 adds features including the Precision Editor, video stabilisation, extended drag and drop, and animated travel maps. GarageBand ’09 gives users a new way to learn guitar or piano.
Every Mac also comes with Leopard. Leopard includes Time Machine for automatic backup of all data on the Mac; a redesigned Finder for fast browsing and exchanging data across multiple Macs; Quick Look for viewing documents without launching the associated application; Spaces for grouping applications and switching quickly between them; Mail with simple setup and individual templates; and iChat for video chat.
Prices & availability
The new Mac mini family ships immediately and is available through the Apple Store (www.applestore.de), Apple Retail Stores and authorised Apple resellers.
The new 2.0 GHz Mac mini for EUR 599 including VAT features:
- 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB shared L2 cache;
- 1 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 4 GB;
- integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor;
- 120 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm);
- 8x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
- Mini DisplayPort and mini-DVI outputs, with adapters available separately;
- integrated AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 BASE-T);
- five USB 2.0 ports;
- one FireWire 800 port; and
- one audio input and one audio output, optical digital and analogue.
The new 2.0 GHz Mac mini for EUR 799 including VAT features:
- 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB shared L2 cache;
- 2 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 4 GB;
- integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor;
- 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm);
- 8x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
- Mini DisplayPort and mini-DVI outputs, with adapters available separately;
- integrated AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 BASE-T);
- five USB 2.0 ports;
- one FireWire 800 port; and
- one audio input and one audio output, optical digital and analogue.
Mac mini configuration options include an upgrade to a 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 4 GB of DDR3 SDRAM, and 80 GB, 250 GB or 320 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drives. Additional build-to-order options include the LED Cinema Display; Apple Keyboard; Apple Keyboard with numeric keypad; Apple Wireless Keyboard and Wireless Mighty Mouse; AirPort Express; AirPort Extreme Base Station; Time Capsule; Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter; Mini DisplayPort to dual-link DVI adapter for the 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display; Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter; Apple USB Modem; Apple Remote; AppleCare Protection Plan; and pre-installed software including iWork ’09, Logic Express 8, Final Cut Express 4 or Aperture 2.