Books & Buyer's Guides

Information Hubs




Other Product Information




Site Supporters

Apple iPhone Prices At ...
Apple Store
Canada Apple Store
Cingular Wireless
iPhone InfoZone

Using the links above supports MacReviewZone!


send this page

Send to a friend

News Feed

Mailing list ...List information...


Latest Discussion Threads

MacSpeedZone Gift Shop

Apple Mac mini Specifications Page - Comparing the July 2005 Mac mini Models To The January 2005 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 two machines

Additional Resources:
Mac mini InfoZone
Mac mini Performance
Mac mini Performance vs Others
Mac mini Performance Profiles
Mac mini Buyer's Guide
Apple's Mac mini Page
Mac mini Discussion Forum

 


Major differences from last generation

G4/1.25GHz Model (see Both, below)

G4/1.42GHz Model
1) Now comes in a stock version that has the SuperDrive installed (for $100 more)
2) Modem becomes optional
3) Built in Airport and BlueTooth wireless networking

Both
1) RAM Memory doubles from 256MB to 512MB


July 2005 G4 Mac mini's
iMac
Model/Mhz

Mac mini G4/1.25GHz /1.25GHz/512K

M9686LL/B

Mac mini G4/1.42GHz /1.42GHz/512K
M9687LL/B - Combo
M9971LL/B - SuperDrive

Price Information

MSRP: $499


Small Dog

PowerMax
Amazon
Apple Store
Education Discounts
Apple Refurbished RefurbMacConnectionMacZoneDealZone

MSRP:
Combo $599
SuperDrive $699
Small Dog
PowerMax
Amazon
Apple Store
Education Discounts
Apple Refurbished RefurbMacConnectionMacZoneDealZone

Bus Speed
(Mhz)

167 MHz 167 MHz

RAM
(MAX)

512MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM
1GB Max
1 memory slot
512MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM
1GB Max
1 memory slot

Graphics Support

ATI Radeon 9200 graphics processor with AGP 4X support
32MB of (DDR) video memory
ATI Radeon 9200 graphics processor with AGP 4X support
32MB of (DDR) video memory

Hard Drive

40GB Ultra ATA 80GB Ultra 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

Optional SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Writes DV-R discs at 4x
Writes DV-RW discs at 2x
Writes DV+R discs at 4x
Writes DV+RW discs at 2.4x
Reads DVDs at 8x
Writes CD-R discs at 16x
Writes CD-RW at 8x
Reads CDs at 24x

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

Optional SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Writes DV-R discs at 4x
Writes DV-RW discs at 2x
Writes DV+R discs at 4x
Writes DV+RW discs at 2.4x
Reads DVDs at 8x
Writes CD-R discs at 16x
Writes CD-RW at 8x
Reads CDs at 24x

Communication

10/100BASE-T
56k Modem

Optional AirPort Extreme (based on 802.11g specification; IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi certified)

Optional internal Bluetooth module

10/100BASE-T
Optional 56k Modem

Built-in AirPort Extreme (based on 802.11g specification; IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi certified)

Built-in internal Bluetooth module

Connectivity

2 USB 2.0 ports on computer

1 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts

Headphone/Audio Line-out jack

DVI video output for digital resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 pixel

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

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

supports 20-inch Apple Cinema display and 23-inch Apple Cinema HD display; supports coherent digital displays up to 154MHz; supports non-coherent digital displays up to 135MHz

2 USB 2.0 ports on computer

1 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts

Headphone/Audio Line-out jack

DVI video output for digital resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 pixel

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

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

supports 20-inch Apple Cinema display and 23-inch Apple Cinema HD display; supports coherent digital displays up to 154MHz; supports non-coherent digital displays up to 135MHz

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 (1.32 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 (1.32 kg)

January 2005 G4 Mac mini's
iMac
Model/Mhz

Mac mini G4/1.25GHz /1.25GHz/512K

M9686LL/A

Mac mini G4/1.42GHz /1.42GHz/512K

M9687LL/A

Price Information

MSRP: $499

Small Dog
PowerMax
Apple Store
DealZone

MSRP: $599

Small Dog
PowerMax
Apple Store
DealZone

Bus Speed
(Mhz)

167 MHz 167 MHz

RAM
(MAX)

256MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM
1GB Max
1 memory slot
256MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM
1GB Max
1 memory slot

Graphics Support

ATI Radeon 9200 graphics processor with AGP 4X support
32MB of (DDR) video memory
ATI Radeon 9200 graphics processor with AGP 4X support
32MB of (DDR) video memory

Hard Drive

40GB Ultra ATA 80GB Ultra 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

Optional SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)

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

Optional SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Communication

10/100BASE-T
56k Modem

Optional internal 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (based on IEEE 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability

Optional internal Bluetooth module

10/100BASE-T
56k Modem

Optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (based on IEEE 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)

Optional internal Bluetooth adapter

Connectivity

2 USB 2.0 ports on computer

1 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts

Headphone/Audio Line-out jack

DVI video output for digital resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 pixel

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

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

supports 20-inch Apple Cinema display and 23-inch Apple Cinema HD display; supports coherent digital displays up to 154MHz; supports non-coherent digital displays up to 135MHz

2 USB 2.0 ports on computer

1 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts

Headphone/Audio Line-out jack

DVI video output for digital resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 pixel

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

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

supports 20-inch Apple Cinema display and 23-inch Apple Cinema HD display; supports coherent digital displays up to 154MHz; supports non-coherent digital displays up to 135MHz

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 (1.32 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 (1.32 kg)

Other Specs pages Power Macs iMacs PowerBooks iBooks eMacs


Top of page

Recent Additions

Dashboard Icon Check out our new dashboard widget tracking site updates and providing quick access to key areas of MacSpeedZone and MacReviewZone!

Reader Specials

firefox Firefox Search Plugins - search this site and others from within Firefox!

HandHelditems.com - Personalize your iPod with us. Shop hundreds of unique iPod accessories and save up to 80%.

Apple Store Apple Store - The size of a pack of gum, iPod shuffle weighs less than a car key. Which means there’s nowhere your skip-free iPod shuffle can’t go. Click Here


Home New & Old Macs Upgrades Performance Machine Specs Opinions Buyer's Guides MacReviewZone

Copyright 1996-2007 by Cider Press Publishing LLC all rights reserved. MacSpeedZone is not authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Computer. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, iPod, iBook, iMac, eMac, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Additional company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks and are hereby acknowledged.