Comments on: Apple Mac mini MC239LL/A Desktop

By: Steven C. Wilcox

Steven C. Wilcox — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:21:33 +0000

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

By: Steven Smith

Steven Smith — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:29:10 +0000

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

By: F. Iacobelli

F. Iacobelli — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:46:28 +0000

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

By: Paul C. Huang

Paul C. Huang — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:39:02 +0000

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

By: Robin J. Allaman

Robin J. Allaman — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:10:45 +0000

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