Apple Mac mini MC239LL/A Desktop

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Apple Mac mini MC239LL/A Desktop

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2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
320GB SATA Hard Drive, DVD SuperDrive, 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard Operating System

Product Description
Theres nothing like Mac mini. At just 6.5 inches square and 2 inches tall, its designed to take up far less room and use far less energy than any other desktop computer. Mac mini was engineered to fit a lot of computer into a little space. Its powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, with advanced NVIDIA graphics and fast DDR3 memory. Theres plenty of storage space up to 500GB1 for just about anything. And it comes with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the worlds most advanced operating system. Who knew something so small could be so huge? Mac Mini- 2.53GHz/ 320GB HD plus NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter 110W power adapter and power cord Install/restore DVDs Printed and electronic documentationAmazon.com Product Description
Upgraded with a faster 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Apple’s innovative Mac mini desktop is a great choice for home computing tasks and creating a digital media hub. It fits everything that makes a Mac a Mac inside an elegant 2-inch-tall, 6.5-inch square–just add your own keyboard, mouse, and display. The Mac mini also includes excellent video processing power from the integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics chip, an ultra-fast FireWire 800 port, and dual video outputs–a Mini DisplayPort and a Mini-DVI port.

Inside its 2-inch-tall, 6.5-inch-square anodized aluminum enclosure, the Mac mini houses the fast Intel Core 2 Duo processor.

Officially, Mac mini is a desktop computer. But because it can go places no other desktop can go, it’s been used everywhere from boats to server rooms, as the heart of an entertainment center–and even to power robots. Small, elegant, and unassuming, it has a sleek, anodized aluminum case and clean, white surface.

Continuing Apple’s commitment to the environment, the Mac mini exceeds current Energy Star 5.0 requirements by consuming less than 14 watts when idle 45 percent less power than the previous generation. It’s also made from highly recyclable aluminum, uses PVC-free internal components and cables, contains no brominated flame retardants, and even features smaller packaging.

It comes pre-loaded with Apple’s Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system–an operating system custom-designed for the advanced technology inside–and it also comes with the iLife ‘09 suite of applications, including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes.

Key Specifications

Faster 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor helps you breeze through everyday tasks such as emailing, web browsing, and working with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in iWork or Microsoft Office for Mac (both sold separately).
320 GB hard drive (5400 RPM)
4 GB installed RAM (1066 MHz DDR3; maximum capacity)
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor (with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory) for an outstanding everyday graphics experience
8x slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer DVD support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
Gigabit Ethernet wired networking (10/100/1000BASE-T)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) for connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice and cell phones
Dual video output options with Mini DisplayPort and Mini-DVI (includes Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter; optional Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter)
Built-in mono speaker
Combined optical digital output/headphone output (also includes line-in/microphone jack)
Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.5 x 2 inches (WxDxH)
Weight: 2.9 pounds

What’s in the box
Mac mini; Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter; 110W power adapter and power cord; install/restore DVDs; printed and electronic documentation

Limited Warranty And Service
The 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.

Key Features

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Experience improved energy efficiency and improved multitasking with the 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which also offers an ultra-fast 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and a large 3 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system’s performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

The hafnium-infused circuitry–which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors–conserves even more energy. With a substantial 3 MB of shared L2 cache, data and instructions can be kept close to the two processor cores, greatly increasing performance and allowing the entire system to work more efficiently. And, because the processor cores share the L2 cache, either can use the entire amount if the other happens to be idle.

Graphics Processor
The Mac mini features the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor for up to five times better graphics performance than its predecessor, and its dual display support can drive two Apple or third-party displays with Mini DisplayPort or DVI connections. The NVIDIA GeForce 9400M shares 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM with main memory. You’ll notice the difference when you work with high-resolution photos and high-definition video, where graphics-intensive features in iPhoto and iMovie are smoother. And 3D game play–from Spore to Call of Duty–is faster and more responsive.

Wireless Connectivity
The built-in 802.11n wireless networking provides up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g, but it’s also backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g routers, enabling you to communicate with the a wide variety of Wi-Fi resources. It works seamlessly with the new AirPort Extreme with 802.11n. Use the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your PDA or cell phone, synchronize addresses, or download pictures from your cell phone. You can also use a wireless headset for iChat audio chats and VoIP calls as well as quickly share files with a colleague.

Pre-Loaded with Mac OS X Snow Leopard and iLife ‘09

Every Mac comes with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the world’s most advanced operating system, and iLife, Apple’s innovative suite of applications for managing photos, making movies and creating and learning to play music. Snow Leopard builds on a decade of OS X innovation and success with hundreds of refinements, new core technologies and out of the box support for Microsoft Exchange. iLife features iPhoto, to easily organize and manage photos; iMovie with powerful easy-to-use new features such as Precision Editor, video stabilization and advanced drag and drop; and GarageBand which introduces a whole new way to help you learn to play piano and guitar.

Installed software

Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
iLife ‘09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, iDVD)

Environmentally Friendly Design

Because Apple designs both hardware and software, we can reduce our environmental footprint in ways others can’t. For starters, a highly efficient power supply reduces the amount of power wasted when bringing electricity from the wall to your Mac. Unlike a lot of PCs, a Mac uses energy-efficient hardware components that work hand in hand with the operating system to conserve power–even between keystrokes.

A Mac also doesn’t contain a lot of toxic materials. All Mac displays are mercury and arsenic free, and the internal components are free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs).

Efficient Power Supply
Mac mini includes a highly efficient power supply that reduces the amount of power wasted when bringing electricity from the wall to your computer. Lower power consumption reduces energy bills and lessens the environmental impact of greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.

Advanced Power Management
Unlike a lot of Windows-based PC systems, Mac mini uses energy-efficient hardware components that work hand in hand with the operating system to conserve power. Mac OS X spins down hard drives and activates sleep mode. And it balances tasks across both central processors and graphics processors. Mac OS X never misses a power-saving opportunity, no matter how small. It even regulates the processor between keystrokes, reducing power between the letters you type. That’s just one of many ways Apple manages small amounts of power that add up to big savings.

Mac mini is a great example of Apple’s energy-efficient design philosophy. It uses less than 14 watts of power when idle–that’s something no other desktop computer can do.2

ENERGY STAR Qualification
Mac mini meets the stringent low power requirements set by the EPA, giving it ENERGY STAR qualification. ENERGY STAR 5.0 sets significantly higher efficiency limits for power supplies and aggressive limits for the computer’s typical annual power consumption.

Apple Mac mini MC239LL/A Desktop

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5 Responses to “Apple Mac mini MC239LL/A Desktop”

Robin J. Allaman Says:
January 19th, 2010 at 12:10 am
I have had my MacMini for about two years now. Became fed up with the Windows platform a long time ago. This replaced a $3,000 computer and I guarantee it was the best hardware investment I ever made.
Rating: 5 / 5
Paul C. Huang Says:
January 19th, 2010 at 12:39 am
The previous dual-display-support Mac mini was introduced on 3/3/09. It’s been just half year and it is updated already. Considering that the previous model are essentially identical (2.0GHz) and the 2.25GHz ‘custom made’ model was a $200 option, this is a nice upgrade. With the previous version, the value was in the entry-level model ($599), because the $799 model packs in useless 1GB x 2 and 320GB hard drive, which is practically worthless nowadays, it made sense to buy the entry model and put in the RAM and hard drive.

Now the differences are:

160GB vs 320GB

2GB (1GB x 2) vs 4GB (2GB x 2)

processor is 2.53 vs. 2.25GHz

160GB is all over my floor anyway, so it’s valued at $0.

320GB should be valued at $60

2GB (1GB x 2) = $0, because 1GB modules are all over the floor and worthless.

4GB (2GB x 2) = $80 and on the rise.

When the actual price difference of $200 and the value difference of $140 tossed into the washer, $60 come out of the wash.

This means the 2.53GHz vs 2.25GHz difference is valued at $60. As the added speed is translated into productivity, this $60 difference is well worth it.
Rating: 5 / 5
F. Iacobelli Says:
January 19th, 2010 at 12:46 am
I was a pioneer in my family when it came to mac computers. I switched back when I first started law school, and have been using them ever since for home use. This has been my favorite mac yet!

For starters, the computer is nearly silent. There is no discernable noise coming from it unless the fan is on, in which case you’ll hear noise from the fan! Second, the mac connected to my Samsung P2370HD monitor without a problem. It comes with a mini apple display cable, which you then need to hook up to another DVI cable, which is then connected to your display. I do find that the display connection is somewhat wobbly. Hopefully it will hold up. Also, the mini is always cool to the touch, even when the fan is on.

The most important thing for me, however, was that the computer be a fast computer. I can tell you that this mac is really fast. I use the computer primarily to surf the web, use microsoft word, watch videos on YouTube, play music in iTunes, and occasionally watch movies on. I find that the computer is incredibly fast for these tasks.

So, to sum up:

THE GOOD

1. The computer is almost totally silent.

2. Runs cool.

3. Very fast for every day tasks.

4. Hooks up easily to your monitor.

THE BAD

1. The connection for the display port is loose and wobbly. I have tried to secure it, and have not lost a signal to the monitor yet.

I love this computer!!!!!! If you’re looking for a no-hassles, fast, little, quiet computer, this is it!!!!

Hope this helps!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Steven Smith Says:
January 19th, 2010 at 2:29 am
I upgraded my trusty PowerPC G4 Mac mini to the new 2009 Intel Mac mini. What a huge difference. This thing screams. It is one of the fastest Macs I’ve ever owned. And it is so quiet, I can barely hear it. I love it.

If you’re looking to buy a new Mac, or interested in buying your first Mac, I highly recommend the new Mac mini. You won’t regret it.
Rating: 5 / 5
Steven C. Wilcox Says:
January 19th, 2010 at 5:21 am
At work, I got a MacBook Pro and decided that I liked Mac OS X well enough that I’d run it at home. This little box is like the micro-desktop equivalent (performance-wise) to my MacBook Pro. Low power, small, simple… and I don’t feel overly tied in to a specific monitor. I already had an HP 24″ and the mini fits perfectly on the actual monitor stand, below the screen. They were made for each other.

I also bought an Apple keyboard to keep things consistent but use my logitech wireless laser mouse with it. Another great combo.

No regrets so far.
Rating: 5 / 5

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