Apple Mac mini Specifications
Page - Comparing the October 2009 Mac minis Models To The March 2009 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
Major differences from last generation
Server Model - MC408LL/A ... New item
1) Dual 500GB Serial ATA 5400 rpm (1TB total)
2) No internal optical drive (external available)
High-End Model - MC239LL/A 1) Processor speed increases from 2.0GHz to 2.53GHz (26%)
2) Processor build to order option speed increases from 2.26GHz to 2.66GHz (18%)
3) Stock RAM increases from 2GB to 4GB (100%)
Low-End Model - - MC238LL/A 1) Processor speed increases from 2.0GHz to 2.26GHz (13%)
2) Processor build to order option speed increases from 2.26GHz to 2.53GHz (12%)
3) Stock RAM increases from 1GB to 2GB (100%)
4) Hard Drive increases from 120GB to 160GB (33%)
5) Graphics RAM increases from 128MB to 256MB (100%)
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
Hard Drive
160GB Serial ATA 5400 rpm
320GB Serial ATA 5400 rpm
Dual 500GB 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)
Option external SuperDrive ($99)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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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 
