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Title: 1.66GHz and 1.83GHz Core Duo Mac mini
Pros: Nice speed boost over previous generation. Difficult to upgrade memory.
Cons: Difficult to upgrade memory.
Verdict: . If you plan to buy a Mac mini, get as much RAM as you can afford since both Mac minis share their memory between the video subsystem and the main processor. Remember the ol' saying: The more memory, the merrier.
Summary: Faster - and More Expensive - Midget Macs
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80/100 |
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Title: Mac Mini SuperDrive
Pros: SuperDrive, built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth, RAM doubled to 512MB (1GB total capacity).
Cons: No improvement to processor speed or graphics card, the demands of the Tiger OS actually make it run slower overall than before.
Summary: Extra RAM is not enough to shoulder Tiger's burden, but the other extras are nice
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80/100 |
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Title: Major upgrades, home-entertainment features come at higher price
Pros: Improved performance in many native applications; two processing cores; built-in SuperDrive; Gigabit Ethernet; four USB 2.0 ports; analog- and digital-audio input and output; built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0; Front Row software with Apple Remote
Cons: Integrated graphics reduces available RAM; RAM is difficult to upgrade.
Summary: The first Intel-based Mac minis come with significantly upgrade features, home-entertainment capabilities... and a higher price compared to their G4-based predecessors. Do the changes to the Mac mini make it a worthwhile upgrade?
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Title: All tiny Macs now have Core Duo chips
Pros: Decent dual-core processor performance; Gigabit Ethernet; analog- and digital-audio input and output; built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0; includes Front Row software with Apple Remote.
Cons: Integrated graphics reduces available RAM; not suitable for gaming; RAM is difficult to upgrade; not enough built-in RAM.
Summary: Both of these new Mac mini models are good values, and Apple made an excellent choice in dropping the underpowered Core Solo-based model--the last single-core Mac in Apple's product line. As a budget Mac, a supplemental home computer, a server, o
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Title: Apple Mac mini 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo | Our Review | TechRadar.com
Pros: Front Row file sharing, Nippy Intel processor, Runs cool and quiet, Still looks terrific
Cons: Integrated graphics, Still no television
Verdict: On the positive side the new Intel chip supports Core Image, so it can perform the ripple effect when widgets are dropped into the desktop and run the demanding Front Row, application - something not possible with the old ATi card
Summary: So near, and yet so far. The new Mac mini comes within a whisker of being the ultimate home media centre.
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80/100 |
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Title: Review: Apple Mac Mini (Core Duo)
Summary: Following on from the Imac, Apple's miniature computer gets a similar Intel makeover
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80/100 |
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Title: Apple Mac Mini (1.66GHz Core Duo): boosted baby Mac
Pros: Excellent styling; quiet operation; value for money
Cons: Graphics performance; lack of upgrade potential
Verdict: The ultimate small form-factor PC gets even better thanks to the addition of a high-speed, dual-core Intel processor and the latest chipset. It's the perfect machine for anyone who requires a second home PC, and is also ideal for those who want to jump on
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81/100 |
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Title: Apple's Mac mini - Tempting PC Users Everywhere
Summary: We take a look at (and in) the new Mac mini, iLife '05 and iWork.
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Title: The Mac mini as a Media Computer
Summary: With its small form factor comes a desire to put it where computers don't normally go - in the living room. But how well does the mini work as a DVR or DVD player?
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Title: Apple's Diminutive Mac Mini Seems Pretty Mighty
Summary: Powerful but tiny Mac just might lure curious PC users.
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80/100 |
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Title: Mac Mini Gets Ready for the Living Room
Summary: The Intel-powered desktop adds media-center features.
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Title: Mini-Mac: The Smallest PowerBook Yet
Summary: Apple's subnotebook is a sleek, flawed beauty.
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70/100 |
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Title: Last chance to enter our Mac mini reviews contest
Summary: Just a quick reminder that you have until noon tomorrow to enter our Mac mini reviews contest (we're giving you all an extra 24 hours to get 'em in). Post up your review of the Mac mini for a shot at $500 in Mac mini accessories (or $500 in cash). So far
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Title: Apple Mac mini Dual Core 1.66GHz Review
Pros: Small size; attractive design; powerful; low power consumption
Cons: Mono speaker: cost is higher than expected; video output could be better
Summary: The Mac Mini is the Bruce Lee of the computing world - small frame, incredibly fit, lightning fast...
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90/100 |
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Title: Apple Mac mini with Intel Core Duo Processor
Summary: A while back, we Home Theater drones were all on Macs, and life was good. Then, one day, the powers that be told us that the bulk of us were switching to PC, and that was that. I had a few annoying differences to work through, but I eventually forgot my f
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Title: Apple Mac Mini Core Duo (1.66GHz)
Pros: No other PC in its price class fits the affordable home-theater desktop bill as well; still the aesthetic leader; entry-level model now includes dual-core CPU.
Cons: Even more than with most Apple PCs, upgrades are limited and costly due to the small case; lack of DVD burner feels stingy.
Verdict: If you're looking for a pure budget desktop and aren't too worried about looks, even this new updated Mac Mini with its 1.
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77/100 |
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Title: Apple Mac Mini Core Duo (1.67GHz) Reviews
Verdict: Apple packs more media-specific features into the Mac Mini to make an inexpensive and useful entertainment-room computer. It's tremendously easy to use, although it surprised us with poor image processing.
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75/100 |
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Title: Apple Mac Mini Core Duo Review - PCs
Pros: Inexpensive, Good choice for budget shoppers or people adding a second computer, Front Row media software and new ports make it more useful as a home-theatre PC, Easy to connect with an entertainment system, Attractive software bundle
Cons: Video output to televisions shows poor image processing, Apple software still catching up to Intel processors, Small hard drive, Remote control has limited functionality, Few upgrade options
Summary: Apple packs more media-specific features into the Mac Mini to make an inexpensive and useful entertainment-room computer. It's tremendously easy to use, although it surprised us with poor image processing.
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Title: Review: Apple Mac Mini Core Duo
Pros: Compact size and great looks mean the Mac Mini can be put practically anywhere in your home; built-in wireless card; ships with same software bundle as pricier Macs; vocal Mac community means you can find help online for almost any problem.
Cons: Meager standard memory allotment must share resources with integrated graphics; no media card reader; small, slow hard drive; free phone support runs out after only 90 days.
Summary: The Apple Mac Mini is an unquestioned winner among budget desktops, but HP has a small-form-factor PC whose feature set will woo many would-be Mac Mini buyers.
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77/100 |
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Title: Apple's Mac mini Core Duo reviewed
Summary: While rumors were a swirlin' in the days leading up to Apple's "It's Showtime" event, one thing we didn't exactly forecast was a refresh in the Mac mini lineup. Nevertheless, Apple bumped its most minuscule Macs by tossing in Intel Core Duo processors, wh
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Title: Apple Mac Mini Core Duo (1.67GHz)
Summary: It looks great, it's easy to use, and it executes the home-theatre PC concept better than perhaps any other vendor's product. The only problem with Apple's Mac Mini Core Duo is that we're not sure there's enough big-screen TV-worthy content available via
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Title: Intel-based Mac minis
Pros: Improved performance in many native applications; two processing cores; built-in SuperDrive; Gigabit Ethernet; four USB 2.0 ports; analog- and digital-audio input and output; built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0; Front Row software with Apple Remote
Cons: Integrated graphics reduces available RAM; RAM is difficult to upgrade.
Summary: In January 2005, Apple introduced the Mac mini as a low-cost Mac-and it still is, even though the price of admission has increased by $100. The Mac mini Core Duo's built-in improvements and performance boost are worth the higher cost. And although the Cor
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80/100 |
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Title: Review: Apple Mac Mini (Core Duo)
Pros: Versatile; compact; quiet; good for office or home
Cons: Poor 3D performance; no monitor, mouse or keyboard
Verdict: A good option for those wanting to try out a Mac for the first time or upgrade their old Macs or PCs without spending a fortune.
Summary: However, our review unit was the more expensive £599 model, which has 1.66GHz Core Duo (dual core) processor, 80GB Ram and a...
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80/100 |
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Title: Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo)
Pros: Airport Extreme (802.11g Wi-Fi) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR now standard. Compact, sleek, quiet, and low-priced. Can use accessories from previous generation Mac mini. Four USB 2.0 ports and an audio input (finally). Intel Core Duo processor.
Verdict: The new Apple Mac mini has the Intel Core Duo processor, and adds Front Row, wireless 802.11g, and Bluetooth. It's a good fit as a media extender or a second system for living room or bedroom use.
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80/100 |
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Title: Apple Mac mini (1.83-GHz Core Duo)
Pros: Compact, sleek, quiet, and relatively low-priced. Can use accessories from previous Mac minis. Dual-core performance. Performance improves with 1GB of memory.
Cons: Only Core Duo, not Core 2 Duo. No TV tuner. No keyboard or mouse included. Smallish hard drive.
Verdict: The Apple Mac mini is still a paragon of design and functionality. But the competition both within and outside Apple has caught up to the mini in price, function, and attractiveness.
Summary: The Apple Mac mini has long ruled the compact PC market, maybe for too long. Even the fastest current mini has lost a little ground to the competition, from Windows PCs to Apple's newer iMac.
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60/100 |
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Title: Apple Mac Mini Core Duo (1.83GHz)
Pros: Compact size and great looks mean the Mac Mini can be put practically anywhere in your home; built-in wireless card; ships with same software bundle as pricier Macs; vocal Mac community means you can find help online for almost any problem.
Cons: Meager standard memory allotment must share resources with integrated graphics; no media card reader; small, slow hard drive; free phone support runs out after only 90 days.
Verdict: The Apple Mac Mini is an unquestioned winner among budget desktops, but HP has a small-form-factor PC whose feature set will woo many would-be Mac Mini buyers.
Summary: Lost among the news of the emergence of the Intel-based Mac Pro and the iMac getting a boost with new Intel Core 2 Duo CPUs was the Mac Mini receiving a CPU jolt of its own. The low-end $599 model tossed aside its Core Solo processor for a Core Duo,...
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77/100 |
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Title: Apple Mac Mini media PC
Pros: >, , Tiny, , Virtually silent, , Comes bundled with excellent iLife 06 software, , ,
Cons: Sometimes sluggish performance Lack of display, keyboard or mouse
Verdict: A great-looking computer from Apple that's incredibly small and quiet. If you don't already own a monitor and keyboard, it's not quite the steal it first looks, however.
Summary: Apple's pint-sized PC is back and better...
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80/100 |
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Title: Apple Mac Mini Core Duo (1.67GHz)
Summary: The littlest Apple received a makeover that includes more than just the widely publicized move to Intel processors. True, the Mac Mini line now features two Intel-based models: an entry-level, single-core Mac Mini Core Solo for $599 and a faster, more fea
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75/100 |