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Performance: Mac mini 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Versus Power Mac G4 1.42 GHz Dual - Performance, Reviews - Information

 

Monday, October 22, 2007

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Mac mini 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MB139LL/A
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Power Mac G4 1.42 GHz DUAL - M8841LL/A

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Hi Eje,

Your comparison follows below ...

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In performance the Mac mini 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo is ....

Processor Single ... 100% faster
Processor Multiple ... 102% faster

Photoshop Filter Suite ... 107% faster
iDVD Import ... 43% faster

*Note all computers were tested with the same amount of RAM


Disclaimer: Remember to treat all benchmark scores with caution, and do not rely on performance scores from us in making mission critical decisions. We endeavor to make the information we provide as accurate as possible, but make no direct or expressed guarantee that this is the case


Price Information
Mac mini - 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo MB139LL/A - Originally $799

This Section Updated: Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Price - Condition - Warranty - Store

$800 - Used - Amazonunavailable -- User Reviews
$699 - Used- 90day - PowerMax unavailable

$679 - Refurbished  - 1yr - Apple Refurbished unavailable
Free Shipping

$719 - Refurbished  - 1yr - Apple Canada Refurbished unavailable
Free Shipping

$691 - Refurbished- Amazonunavailable -- User Reviews

$710 - OpenBox- ClubMacunavailable
mail-in printer rebates
Discounted Shipping
$710 - OpenBox - MacMall unavailable
mail-in printer rebates
Discounted Shipping

$749 -
OpenBox- 1 year - PowerMax unavailable

$530 -
New  - 1yr  - MacZone unavailable
$540 -
New - 1yr - MacConnectionunavailable ... Best Deal
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$544 -
New- 1yr - Amazon unavailable -- User Reviews
Free Shipping

$588 - New - 1 year - PowerMax unavailable
$549 - New  - 1yr - Apple Clearance unavailable
Free Shipping

$549 - New  - 1yr - LA Computer unavailable
$539 - New - 1yr  - ClubMac unavailable
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Windows options

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$544 - New - 1yr - MacMall  unavailable
$20 mail-in rebate
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$649 - New - Apple Store Canada unavailable
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As Low As $299

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Previous Mac minis

 


Basic Stats

Mac mini - MB139LL/A
2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4MB shared L2 cache
667MHz frontside bus
1GB memory - 667MHz DDR2
Max RAM - 2GB
Intel GMA 950 graphics
64MB of DDR2 SDRAM
120GB Hard Drive 5400 rpm
SuperDrive with double-layer support
(DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Built-in wireless
4 USB 2.0 ports
1 FireWire 400 Port
Digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200
Weight: 2.9 pounds (1.31 kg)
Apple Remote
Released 8/07
More Stats ...


Performance
Score
%
Processor Multi CB
605
+17
Processor Single CB
332
+17
Graphics Card CB
1563
-43
Graphics Games fps
12.1
-89
Hard Drive sec.
336.9
-22
QuickTime sec.
258
+28
CB = CineBench 9.5 Score
% = Performance compared to iMac Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz 17"
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G5 Power Macs
Price - Condition - -Store




This Section Updated Tuesday, October 9, 2007

= Current Model
= Previous Model
unavailable = New Item Available
unavailable = Unavailable
unknown = Unknown/Delay
= Installation Fee ($20 to $40)
Extras = Bundled Items

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G5 2.7GHz Dual SuperDrive #M9749LL/A - Originally: $2,999


Reviews Dual G5/2.7 GHz
vs Power Mac Dual G4/1.25GHz
vs G4/800 Power Mac

$2,150 to $2,980 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$2,199 - Used- 90day - PowerMax unavailable

$2,149 - Refrub - 1yr - Apple Refurbished unavailable

$1,755 to $3,320 -
OpenBox  - 1yr  - MacZone unavailable
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$2,749 -
OpenBox - 1 year - PowerMax unavailable
$75 mail-in rebate on RAM

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G5/2.5 GHz Dual #M9457LL/A - Originally: $2,999


Reviews
Dual G5/2.5 GHz
Mac360
Australian IT
Mac360

 


$1,790 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$2,039 to $2,619
- - Used- 90day - PowerMax unavailable

$2,299 - Refrub- 1 year - PowerMax unavailable
$2,049 -
Refrub - 1yr - Apple Refurbished unavailable

Can't Find It? Search store on M9457LL 


G5 2.3GHz Dual SuperDrive #M9748LL/A - Originally: $2,499

$1,980 to $2,900 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,759 to $1,889
- - Used- 90day - PowerMax unavailable

$2,489 - Refrub- 1 year - PowerMax unavailable
$1,999 -
Refrub - 1yr - Apple Refurbished unavailable
$2,299 -Refurbished - Apple Canada Refurbished unavailable
Free Shipping

Can't Find It? Search store on M9748LL


G5/2.0 GHz Dual - Originally: $1,999 to $2,999

$1,300 to $1,580 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,609 to $2,619 - Used- 90day - PowerMax unavailable

$1,549 - Refrub - 1yr - Apple Refurbished unavailable
$1,899 -Refurbished - Apple Canada Refurbished unavailable
Free Shipping

Can't Find It? Search store on M9747LL 


G5/2.0 GHz 160 GB NVIDIA GeForce 6600 LE with 128MB

$1,300 to $1,550 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,609 to $1,709 -
Used- 90day - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses


G5 1.8GHz Dual 80GB  #M9454LL/A - Originally: - $1,999

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$1,000 - Used -30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$
1,509 - Used- 90day - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses

$1,799 - Refrub- 1 year - PowerMax unavailable
$1,299 -
Refrub - 1yr - Apple Refurbished unavailable


G5 1.8GHz DUAL 160GB #M9393LL/A - Originally:$2,499

$1,000 to $1,050 - Used - 90day - Mega Macs unavailable
$2,139 - Used- 90day - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses

$1,999 - Refrub- 1 year - PowerMax unavailable


G5 1.8GHz 80GB #M9555LL/A - Originally:$1,499

$1,509 to $1,749 - Used- 90day - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses

$1,589 - Refrub - 1yr - Apple Refurbished unavailable


G5 1.8GHz 160GB #M9031LL/A - Originally:$2,399

$
1,000 - Used -30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,000 - Used- 90day - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses

$1,799 - Refrub- 1 year - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses
Double your money back on shipping!


G5/1.6 GHz #M9020LL/A - Originally: $1,999

$860 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,659 to $1,579 - - Used- 90day - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses

G4 Power Macs - Mirrored Door
Price - Condition - -Store

G4 1.42 GHz DUAL - #M8841LL/A - Originally: $2,699
$
900 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,069 - to $1,279 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


G4 1.42 GHz
None at this time -

G4/1.25 GHz DP - #M8840LL/A - Originally: $3,299
$
880 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$999 to $1,239 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G4 1.25 GHz - #M9145LL/A - Originally: $1,299
$650 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$879 to $969 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


Dual G4/1 GHz - Originally: $2,499
$939 to $1,409 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G4/1 GHz Combo Drive - Originally: $1,499
$540 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$749 to $769 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


Dual G4/867 - Originally: $1699
$889 to $1,099 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G4/800
$1,299 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G4 Power Macs - QuickSilver
Price - Condition - -Store
PowerMac QuickSilver G4/1 GHz
$719 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

QuickSilver Dual G4/1 GHz - Originally: $2,999
$729 to $789 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

QuickSilver G4/933 - Originally: $2,499

$559 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$626 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable


QuickSilver G4/867 - Originally: $2,499

$479 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

QuickSilver Dual G4/800
$709 to $899 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

QuickSilver G4/800 - Originally: $1,599
$639 to $739 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$496 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable

QuickSilver G4/733 - Originally: $1,699
$649 to $699 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$480 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable

G4 Power Macs - Digital Audio
Price - Condition - -Store

Digital Audio G4/1.33

$609 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

Digital Audio G4/933
$579 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
Digital Audio G4/867 - Originally: $1,599
$519 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

Digital Audio G4/800 - Originally: $1,599
$459 to $619 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

Digital Audio G4/733 - Originally: $1,699
$469 to $539 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


Digital Audio G4/667

$379 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$400 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable

Digital Audio G4/533
$179 to $469 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

Digital Audio DUAL G4/500
$410 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$439  - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

Digital Audio G4/466 - Originally: $1,699
$159 to $459 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$230 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable

G4 Power Macs - Gigabit
Price - Condition - -Store

Gigabit G4/1.3

$749 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

Gigabit G4/533 - Originally: $2,199
None at this time -
Gigabit DUAL G4/500 - Originally: $3,499
$239 to $559  - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

Gigabit G4/500 - Originally: $3,499
$339 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


G4/466
$230 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable

Gigabit Dual G4/450 - Originally: $2,499
$219 to $519  - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


Gigabit G4/450 - Originally: $3,500
$229 to $419 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$200 to $225
- Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable

Gigabit G4/400 - Originally: $2,199
$129  - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

 
G4 Cube
Price - Condition - -Store
Cube G4/500 - Originally: $2,299
None at this time
Cube G4/450 - Originally: $1,799
$299  - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G4 Power Macs - AGP
Price - Condition - -Store
AGP G4/1.4GHz - Originally: $3,500
$259   - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

AGP G4/1GHz - Originally: $3,500
$569   - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

AGP G4/800 - Originally: $3,500
$279 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

AGP Dual G4/500 - Originally: $3,499
$449 to $469 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

AGP G4/500 - Originally: $3,500
$169 to $339 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

AGP Dual G4/450 - Originally: $2,499
$419 to $509   - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


AGP G4/450 - Originally: $2,499
$210  - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$199 to $459   - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


G4/400 - Originally: $1,599
$210  - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable


AGP G4/400 - Originally: $1,599
$129 to $449   - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

AGP Graphics G4/350 - Originally: $1,599
$179   - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G4 Power Macs - PCI
Price - Condition - -Store
PCI Graphics G4/500 - Originally: $3,499
$149 to $179   - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

PCI Graphics G4/400 - Originally: $1,599
$189 to $379   - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


PCI Graphics G4/350 - Originally: $1,599
$459 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

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