Apple Mac mini Specifications
Page - Comparing the March 2009 Intel Mac minis Models To The August 2007 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
Both
1) Optional 2.26GHz Processor
2) Bus speed increases 60% from 667MHz to 1066MHz
3) Maximum RAM goes from 2GB to 4GB
4) Graphics Processor goes from Intel GMA950 to NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
5) Built-in Bluetooth goes from 2.0 to 2.1
6) USB ports increase from 4 to 5
7) Single FireWire port is now 800 instead of 400
8) DVI video output port now a Mini-DVI port
9) Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter included
10) VGA output adapter now separate purchase
11) Support for S-video and composite video dropped
12) Mini DisplayPort output
13) Support for second display
14) Apple Remote now a separate purchase
High-End Model - MB463LL/A 1) L2 cache amount decreases from 4MB to 3MB
2) Stock RAM increases from 1GB to 2GB
3) Graphics memory increases from 64MB to 256MB 4) Hard drive capaciity increases from 120GB to 320GB
Low-End Model - - MB464LL/A 1) Processor clock speed 9% faster
2) L2 cache amount increases from 2MB to 3MB
3) Graphics memory increases from 64MB to 128MB 4) Hard drive capaciity increases from 80GB to 120GB
4) Optical drive upgraded from Combo Drive to SuperDrive
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 128MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
Hard Drive
120GB Serial ATA 5400 rpm
320GB Serial ATA 5400 rpm
Optical Drive
Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Communication
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit)
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11n)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit)
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11n)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Connectivity
Five USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
One FireWire 800 port (8 watts)
Combined optical digital audio input/audio line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital audio output/headphone out (minijack)
Mini-DVI port
DVI output using Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter (included)
VGA output using Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter (sold separately)
Mini DisplayPort output
Five USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
One FireWire 800 port (8 watts)
Combined optical digital audio input/audio line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital audio output/headphone out (minijack)
Mini-DVI port
DVI output using Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter (included)
VGA output using Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter (sold separately)
Mini DisplayPort output
Display Support
Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1920 by 1200 pixels on a DVI or VGA display; up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on a dual-link DVI display using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately)
Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1920 by 1200 pixels on a DVI or VGA display; up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on a dual-link DVI display using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately)
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
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The Tables below show the major specifications and features for Apple Mac minis. Different configurations for the minis are based on Apple's 