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Apple Mac mini Specifications Page - Comparing the August 2007 Intel Mac minis Models To The September 2006 Ones

The Tables below show the major specifications and features for Apple Mac minis. Different configurations for the minis are based on Apple's Online Store. Vendors' configurations may vary.

Configurations and prices reflect that of the machines when they were introduced

Request a comparison between any two machines


Major differences from last generation

Both
1) Processor moves from Core Duo to Core 2 Duo
2) RAM Memory increases from 512MB to 1GB

Mac mini 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MB139LL/A
1) Processor speed 9% faster
2) Processor L2 cache increases from 2MB to 4MB
3) Hard drive capaciity increases from 80GB to 120GB

Mac mini 1.83GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - MB138LL/A
1) Processor speed 10% faster
2) Hard drive capaciity increases from 60GB to 80GB

August 2007 Intel Mac minis
iMac
Model/MHz

Mac mini 1.83GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
MB138LL/A

Mac mini 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
MB139LL/A

Price Information

MSRP: $599 DealZone

MSRP: $799
DealZone


L2 Cache

2MB Shared

4MB Shared

Bus Speed
(Mhz)

667MHz 667MHz

RAM
(MAX)

1GB of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SDRAM
2GB Max
2 memory slots
1GB of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SDRAM
2GB Max
2 memory slots

Graphics Support

Intel GMA950 graphics processor
64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
Intel GMA950 graphics processor
64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory

Hard Drive

80GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA 120GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA

Optical Drive

Slot loading Combo drive
(DVD-ROM/CD-RW):

Reads DVDs at 8x
Writes CD-R discs at 24x
Writes CD-RW at 16x
Reads CDs at 24x

Slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer support
(DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Writes DVD+R DL up to 2.4x
Writes DVD-R & DVD+R up to 8x Writes DVD-RW & DVD+RW up to 4x
Reads DVDs up to 8x speed
Writes CD-R up to 24x speed
Writes CD-RW up to 16x speed, Reads CDs up to 24x speed

Communication

Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T

Built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g)

Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) up to 3 Mbps

Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T

Built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g)

Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) up to 3 Mbps

Connectivity

4 USB 2.0 ports on computer

1 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts

Combined optical digital audio input/audio line in (minijack)

Combined optical digital audio output/headphone out (minijack)

DVI video output

VGA video output (using included adapter)

S-video and composite video output to connect directly to a TV or projector (requires Apple DVI to Video Adapter, sold separately)

4 USB 2.0 ports on computer

1 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts

Combined optical digital audio input/audio line in (minijack)

Combined optical digital audio output/headphone out (minijack)

DVI video output

VGA video output (using included adapter)

S-video and composite video output to connect directly to a TV or projector (requires Apple DVI to Video Adapter, sold separately)

Display Support

Supports 20-inch Apple Cinema Display and 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display; supports coherent digital displays up to 154MHz; supports noncoherent digital displays up to 135MHz

DVI video output to support digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200 pixels

VGA video output (using included adapter) to support analog resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 pixels

Supports 20-inch Apple Cinema Display and 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display; supports coherent digital displays up to 154MHz; supports noncoherent digital displays up to 135MHz

DVI video output to support digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200 pixels

VGA video output (using included adapter) to support analog resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 pixels

Size/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 (1.31 kg)

Height: 2 inches (5.08 cm)
Width: 6.5 inches (16.51 cm)
Depth: 6.5 inches (16.51 cm)

Weight: 2.9 pounds (1.31 kg)

Miscellaneous

Apple Remote
Front Row
Optional external Apple USB Modem

Apple Remote
Front Row
Optional external Apple USB Modem


September 2006 Intel Mac minis
iMac
Model/MHz

Mac mini 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo
MA607LL/A

Mac mini 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo
MA608LL/A

Price Information

MSRP: $599 DealZone

MSRP: $799
DealZone


L2 Cache

2MB Shared

2MB Shared

Bus Speed
(Mhz)

667MHz 667MHz

RAM
(MAX)

512MB of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SDRAM
2GB Max
2 memory slots
512MB of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SDRAM
2GB Max
2 memory slots

Graphics Support

Intel GMA950 graphics processor
64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
Intel GMA950 graphics processor
64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory

Hard Drive

60GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA 80GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA

Optical Drive

Slot loading Combo drive
(DVD-ROM/CD-RW):

Reads DVDs at 8x
Writes CD-R discs at 24x
Writes CD-RW at 16x
Reads CDs at 24x

Slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer support
(DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Writes DVD+R DL up to 2.4x
Writes DVD-R & DVD+R up to 8x Writes DVD-RW & DVD+RW up to 4x
Reads DVDs up to 8x speed
Writes CD-R up to 24x speed
Writes CD-RW up to 16x speed, Reads CDs up to 24x speed

Communication

Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T

Built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g)

Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) up to 3 Mbps

Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T

Built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g)

Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) up to 3 Mbps

Connectivity

4 USB 2.0 ports on computer

1 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts

Combined optical digital audio input/audio line in (minijack)

Combined optical digital audio output/headphone out (minijack)

DVI video output

VGA video output (using included adapter)

S-video and composite video output to connect directly to a TV or projector (requires Apple DVI to Video Adapter, sold separately)

4 USB 2.0 ports on computer

1 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts

Combined optical digital audio input/audio line in (minijack)

Combined optical digital audio output/headphone out (minijack)

DVI video output

VGA video output (using included adapter)

S-video and composite video output to connect directly to a TV or projector (requires Apple DVI to Video Adapter, sold separately)

Display Support

Supports 20-inch Apple Cinema Display and 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display; supports coherent digital displays up to 154MHz; supports noncoherent digital displays up to 135MHz

DVI video output to support digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200 pixels

VGA video output (using included adapter) to support analog resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 pixels

Supports 20-inch Apple Cinema Display and 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display; supports coherent digital displays up to 154MHz; supports noncoherent digital displays up to 135MHz

DVI video output to support digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200 pixels

VGA video output (using included adapter) to support analog resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 pixels

Size/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 (1.31 kg)

Height: 2 inches (5.08 cm)
Width: 6.5 inches (16.51 cm)
Depth: 6.5 inches (16.51 cm)

Weight: 2.9 pounds (1.31 kg)

Miscellaneous

Apple Remote
Front Row
Optional external Apple USB Modem

Apple Remote
Front Row
Optional external Apple USB Modem

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