- 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz) with 3MB L3 cache
- 4 GB (two 2GB) of 1600MHz DDR3 memory
- 500 GB (5400-rpm) hard drive
- Intel HD Graphics 4000
The Apple Mac mini packs even more power, thanks to the
latest dual-core and quad-core Intel processors. It also comes
with integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000, Thunderbolt, USB 3, and
OS X Mountain Lion--the latest release of the world's most
advanced desktop operating system.
The powerhouse Mac mini.
Plenty of ports, including USB 3, HDMI, and Thunderbolt.
This version of the Mac mini (model MD387LL/A) features a 2.5
GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor as well as 4 GB of RAM
(expandable to 16 GB) and 500 GB of hard drive storage. It also comes
with the iLife software suite, which includes the latest
versions of iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand.
Key Features
Small Footprint, Excellent Versatility
The Mac mini features a precisely constructed unibody
enclosure that even houses its own integrated power supply into
the 7.7-inch square aluminum enclosure (that's also 1.4 inches
thin)--eliminating the need for an external power brick.
Additionally, the Mac mini helps contain your environmental
footprint with a 10 watt power consumption.
Despite its smaller size, the Mac mini offers a full range of
ports for connecting to your existing peripherals--from
keyboards and mice to external hard drives and displays (via the
Thunderbolt and HDMI ports). And when you're ready to add more
memory, the Mac mini's bottom removable panel makes the upgrade
process a breeze.
Revolutionary Thunderbolt Technology
Developed by Intel with collaboration from Apple, high-speed
Thunderbolt I/O (input/output) technology delivers an amazing 10
gigabits per second of transfer speeds in both directions. Built
into the Mac mini, the Thunderbolt port allows you to connect to
new Thunderbolt-compatible peripherals as well as existing USB
and FireWire peripherals using simple adapters. You'll be able
to move data up to 20 times faster than with USB 2.0 and more
than 12 times faster than with FireWire 800, and you can
daisy-chain up to six high-speed devices without using a hub.
Thunderbolt also supports DisplayPort for high resolution
displays and works with existing adapters for HDMI, DVI, and VGA
displays.
USB 3
With USB 3 built into the Mac mini, you can connect your
external hard drive and transfer large files in seconds instead
of minutes. Every Mac mini comes with four USB 3 ports--with
speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2--and you can connect all
your USB-compatible devices, including your iPhone, iPad, iPod,
or digital camera.
Intel HD Graphics 4000
Intel HD Graphics 4000 delivers up to 65 percent more
pixel-pushing performance than the previous generation of
integrated graphics. So the video you watch and the games you
play are smoother and more responsive. Flipping through photo
albums is a breeze. And you've got all the power you need to
edit your HD video into a film worthy of a red carpet premiere.
Specifications
Processor |
2.5 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo
Boost up to 3.1 GHz) with 3 MB L3 cache |
Storage |
500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM) |
Memory |
4 GB (two 2GB) of 1600 MHz DDR3 memory
(maximum of 16 GB) |
Graphics |
Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
Video |
Thunderbolt digital video output (native
Mini DisplayPort output); compatible with DVI, VGA, and
dual-link DVI output using optional adapters |
Audio |
Audio line in minijack (digital/analog);
audio line out/headphone minijack (digital/analog); HDMI
port supports multichannel audio output; support for
Apple iPhone headset with microphone; built-in speaker
|
Connections
and Expansion |
- Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps)
- FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
- Four USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps)
- HDMI port
- SDXC card slot
- Gigabit Ethernet port
- Audio in/out
- IR receiver
|
Communications |
802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking
(802.11a/b/g compatible); Bluetooth 4.0; Gigabit
Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
Size and Weight |
7.7 x 7.7 x 1.4 inches (WxDxH); 2.7
pounds |
What's in the Box
Mac mini, HDMI to DVI adapter, power cord, printed and
electronic documentation
Note: The Mac mini does not come with an
optical drive, however OS X Mountain Lion offers the convenient
DVD or CD Sharing feature, which lets you wirelessly "borrow"
the optical drive of a nearby Mac or PC. So you can install
applications from a DVD or CD and have full access to an optical
drive without having to carry one around. Additionally, you can
connect an optional optical drive (such as the Apple USB
SuperDrive) via one of the USB ports.
Installed Software
At the heart of every Mac mini--and every Mac--is OS X
Mountain Lion, the world's most advanced desktop operating
system. Since the software built into every Mac is created by
the same company that makes the Mac, you get a fully integrated
system in which everything works together perfectly. OS X works
with the processor in your Mac to deliver the best possible
performance. Power Nap even takes advantage of the Mac hardware
to keep the entire system up to date while it sleeps.
OS X Mountain Lion |
Mac App Store, Safari, Mail, Messages, Calendar,
Contacts, Reminders, Notes, Time Machine, FaceTime,
Photo Booth, Game Center, iTunes, and more |
iLife helps you do more with photos, movies, and music than
you ever thought possible. In iPhoto, you can browse, edit, and
share your photos in stunning new full-screen views. Create epic
Hollywood-style movie trailers from your home video in iMovie.
And GarageBand gives you everything you need to make a
great-sounding song--including tools for keeping your song in
perfect rhythm and guitar and piano lessons.
Apple iLife suite |
iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand |
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