OMG, MAC MINI!!!1 WooT!

Yodd · Jan 11, 2005

Specs

Yeah, its tiny and non upgradable, but neither is most laptops. Can put a bigger hard drive in it (most likely a laptop drive) and more ram.

Its like an eMac without the monitor.

I am going to order one of these, like ASAP!

KaedesDisciple · Jan 11, 2005

Yea I would love to get a better look at the specs for one of these things if the damn website worked properly. Think they're flooded much?

Freelancer · Jan 11, 2005

It's an eMac without the monitor AND keyboard/mouse!

You do get the option to go with a slightly faster G4 processor though!

RAINBOW PONY · Jan 11, 2005

it looks like a silver grilled cheese sandwhich :tickled:

Tony_N · Jan 11, 2005

That's hawt.

Yodd · Jan 11, 2005

Awesome

This thing would be great hooked to a HDTV.

Introducing the Mac mini. Everything you need — and not an ounce more — to enjoy digital photos, music and movies. Get a fast G4 processor, slot-loading CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive and a reliable operating system in a body just 6.5-inches square and 2-inches tall. Simply add monitor, keyboard and mouse. You’ll be organizing music and photos, composing tunes and editing movies with iLife ’05 in no time. Surf the Internet with the peace of mind of the secure and stable UNIX-based Mac OS X operating system. And since Mac mini can do wireless, you don’t even have to put it near a phone jack. Configure your Mac mini with an AirPort Extreme Card, hook up an AirPort Express to your DSL connection or cable modem, and start surfing and printing wirelessly. Using AirPort Express and AirTunes, you can even listen to tunes from your Mac mini on speakers in a different room. Starting at just $499.
Configurations 1.25GHz Mac mini 1.42GHz Mac mini
Model M9686LL/A M9687LL/A
Processor 1.25GHz PowerPC G4 1.42GHz PowerPC G4
Memory 256MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SRAM, supports up to 1GB
Graphics ATI Radeon 9200 with 32MB of DDR SDRAM with AGP 4X support
Hard drive1 40GB Ultra ATA1 80GB Ultra ATA1
Optical drive Slot-loading Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
Ports One FireWire 400 port; two USB 2.0 ports; DVI output; VGA output (adapter included)
Networking Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet and 56K V.92 modem3
Wireless AirPort Extreme option (based on 802.11g specification; IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi certified)4; internal Bluetooth module available as build-to-order option
Audio Headphone/audio line out
System software Mac OS X version 10.3 “Panther,” includes Classic environment, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Sherlock, Address Book, QuickTime, iSync, iCal
Software iLife ‘05 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD and GarageBand), AppleWorks, Quicken 2005 for Mac, Nanosaur 2, Marble Blast Gold and Apple Hardware Test
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 full years. 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-certified technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775.
Internet access All models include 30 days of free dial-up Internet service with EarthLink (North America only) activation. Internet access requires a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
Build-to-Order Options Order a custom-configured computer from the online Apple Store or an authorized Apple reseller.
Memory

* Up to 1GB5

DVD

* Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
* Apple 4x DVD-R Media Kit M8985G/A

Hard Drive

* 80GB internal hard drive

Input

* Apple Keyboard M9034LL/A
* Apple Mouse M9035G/A
* Apple Wireless Keyboard (requires Bluetooth module) M9270LL/A
* Apple Wireless Mouse (requires Bluetooth module) M9269Z/A

Cables and adapters

* Apple DVI to Video Adapter M9267G/A
* Apple FireWire Cable (4-pin to 6-pin) M8706G/A

Audio

* Apple iPod

Wireless

* AirPort Extreme Card
* Internal Bluetooth module
* AirPort Express Featuring AirTunes M9470LL/A
* AirPort Extreme Base Station (with modem and antenna port) M8799LL/A
* D-Link USB Bluetooth Adapter T6295ZM/A

Services

* .Mac Subscription M9495Z/A

Technical Specifications
Processor and memory

* 1.25GHz or 1.42GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine
* 512K on-chip level 2 cache at full processor speed
* 167MHz system bus
* 256MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM, expandable to up to 1GB5

Storage

* 40 or 80GB Ultra ATA hard disk drive1
* One of the following optical drives:
o Slot-loading Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW): reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed
o Optional SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW): writes DVD-R discs at up to 4x speed, writes DVD-RW discs at up to 2x speed, writes DVD+R discs at up to 4x speed, writes DVD+RW discs at up to 2.4x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 16x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 8x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed

Audio

* Built-in speaker
* Headphone/Audio Line-out jack

Graphics support

* ATI Radeon 9200 graphics processor with AGP 4X support
* 32MB of dedicated Double Data Rate (DDR) video memory

Video

* DVI video output for digital resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 pixels; supports 20-inch Apple Cinema display and 23-inch Apple Cinema HD display; supports coherent digital displays up to 154MHz; supports non-coherent digital displays up to 135MHz
* VGA video output (using included adapter) to support analog resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 pixels
* S-video and composite video output to connect directly to a TV or projector (requires Apple DVI to Video Adapter, sold separately)

Peripheral connections

* One FireWire 400 port; 8 watts
* Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps) on computer

Communications

* Built-in 56K V.92 modem (RJ-11 connector)2
* Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
* Optional internal 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (based on IEEE 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)3
* Optional internal Bluetooth module

Electrical and environmental requirements

* Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
* Line voltage: 100-240V AC
* Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
* Maximum continuous power: 85W
* Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
* Storage temperature: -40° to 116° F (-40° to 47° C)
* Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
* Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet

Size and weight

* Height: 2 inches (5.08 cm)
* Width: 6.5 inches (16.51 cm)
* Depth: 6.5 inches (16.51 cm)
* Weight: 2.9 pounds (1.32 kg)4

1. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
2. Compatible ISP and telephone services required. Your ISP may not support all V.92 features. Modem will function according to V.90 standards if V.92 services are not available. Actual modem speeds lower.
3. Wireless Internet access requires AirPort Extreme Card; AirPort, AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station; and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort.
4. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
5. Memory upgrade must be performed by an Apple Authorized Service provider.

* Internet access requires a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
* Product contains electronic documentation.
* Backup copy of software is included.

Home > Hardware > Mac mini > Technical Specific

gamejunkie · Jan 11, 2005

I guess it's cool... You still have to run all the normal cables to the box, taking away from the sleak look. Plus the power button's location would make is hard to reach in certain postions. The usb ports on the back also pose a problem (unless you prefer to reach around to plug in).

Give me a faster Powerbook.

Dean · Jan 11, 2005

Damn. Very nice.....

But this is where the money is:

Just at the right time Apple releases a memory stick based iPod for <$100. Very very good.

genjiglove · Jan 11, 2005

This is a dumb question I know, but will any monitor work with this thing?

Lagduf · Jan 11, 2005

Oh god i have to go change my shorrts.

genjiglove said:
This is a dumb question I know, but will any monitor work with this thing?

Yes.

smuf · Jan 11, 2005

genjiglove said:
This is a dumb question I know, but will any monitor work with this thing?

Any VGA/DVI monitor will work on it.

The eMac has more value for your money though...

bokmeow · Jan 11, 2005

It's like revisiting the NexT Box again....

Except this time it's AWESOME!

Lagduf · Jan 11, 2005

You can not fucking beat that price.

I've wanted a mac for some time. Now i'm sold (along with that new ipod).

I love those crazy design gurus at apple.

Freelancer · Jan 11, 2005

smuf said:
The eMac has more value for your money though...

Exactly.
Problem is, since this new Mac Mini is so similar to the eMac (and given that the eMac is sort of an old model that's really competing with the flat panel iMac to some degree) it is likely that Apple will kill the eMac to streamline it's product lines a bit.
Honestly, it's not a big deal as you can get a cheap CRT or LCD display and keyboard/mouse combo for nearly the same price. Even the software bundle is similar.

Dean · Jan 11, 2005

Freelancer said:
Exactly.
Problem is, since this new Mac Mini is so similar to the eMac (and given that the eMac is sort of an old model that's really competing with the flat panel iMac to some degree) it is likely that Apple will kill the eMac to streamline it's product lines a bit.
Honestly, it's not a big deal as you can get a cheap CRT or LCD display and keyboard/mouse combo for nearly the same price. Even the software bundle is similar.

You can easily pick up a nice monitor for less than the $300 difference between the eMac and the Mac Mini. This move is obviously in line with Apple's strategy of completely dumping the CRT. Think about this too: Apple will sell more of it's displays because of this thing.

Also in making this a G4, it doesn't cut into the iMac product line at all.

This Mac Mini just screams "Cube 2".

bokmeow · Jan 11, 2005

Freelancer said:
Exactly.
Problem is, since this new Mac Mini is so similar to the eMac (and given that the eMac is sort of an old model that's really competing with the flat panel iMac to some degree) it is likely that Apple will kill the eMac to streamline it's product lines a bit.
Honestly, it's not a big deal as you can get a cheap CRT or LCD display and keyboard/mouse combo for nearly the same price. Even the software bundle is similar.

I think it's two different targets though......

If you look at the descriptions, they say almost all monitors and usb accessories will work with this sucker.

This is giving those people who have staved off those siren calls of 'upgrade, upgrade' to finally upgrade, and those who have staved off those siren calls of 'switch to a Mac, switch to a Mac' to finally switch to a Mac.

not sonic · Jan 11, 2005

i would almost buy that

but i dont like closed boxes.

not so much that, but if it had better video, then i might go for it.

Tony_N · Jan 11, 2005

not sonic said:
but if it had better video, then i might go for it.

It's not like you get one for gaming :spock:

Moob Butter · Jan 11, 2005

it's enough to run unreal tour 2004 or KOTOR. I'm sold I want one

They are $500 in america but £340 here.... I hope it's easy to import :buttrock:

galfordo · Jan 11, 2005

I kind of like it, and just about everything on it is passable performance-wise. But 32 MB of RAM on the video card??? That's just not good enough anymore.

RevQuixo · Jan 11, 2005

Most important question...can it play the roms?

Freelancer · Jan 11, 2005

RevQuixo said:
Most important question...can it play the roms?

Yes.
For you pirates out there, this setup will play your beloved roms as well as any machine out there.

Freelancer · Jan 11, 2005

galfordo said:
I kind of like it, and just about everything on it is passable performance-wise. But 32 MB of RAM on the video card??? That's just not good enough anymore.

Of course it isn't, but I have an eMac with the same exact specs and it can run most of the newest games rather well so don't discount it's game playing potential.

It probably won't be able to run the upcoming OSX version of DOOM3, but then again, neither can the $500 COMPAQ PC's that Wal-mart sells....

supergoose · Jan 11, 2005

D-Lite said:
Damn. Very nice.....

But this is where the money is:
http://images.apple.com/ipodshuffle/images/indexwithgum20050111.jpg
Just at the right time Apple releases a memory stick based iPod for <$100. Very very good.

woot. a link would of been nice, tho.
been looking for a new mp3 player anyway ...

Moob Butter · Jan 11, 2005

Freelancer said:
It probably won't be able to run the upcoming OSX version of DOOM3, but then again, neither can the $500 COMPAQ PC's that Wal-mart sells....

It won't, Doom 3 is G5 only

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