There’s nothing like Mac mini. At just 16.51 cm square and 5.08 cm tall,

it’s designed to take up far less room — and use far less energy — than any other desktop computer.

Small. Simple. Beautiful.

Mac mini has a sleek, anodised aluminium case and clean, white surface. It’s small, elegant and unassuming.

In fact, it looks so simple it's hard to believe it’s a computer at all.

Packed with power.

Mac mini was engineered to fit a lot of computer into a little space. It’s powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, with advanced

NVIDIA graphics and fast DDR3 memory. There’s plenty of storage space — up to 500GB¹ — for just about anything. 

And it comes with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the world’s most advanced operating system. Who knew something so small could be so huge?

Plug. And play.

Mac mini includes five USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 800 port, so you can connect your keyboard, mouse,

iPod, iPhone, digital camera, DV camcorder, external hard drive, printer and any other peripherals you use.

Mac mini even lets you connect up to two displays, including your TV, with the mini-DVI port and Mini DisplayPort.

On the front of Mac mini is the ultrafast, slot-loading SuperDrive for playing DVDs and CDs — or burning your own. 

The world’s most energy-efficient desktop computer.

What Mac mini doesn’t do could be its biggest feat. It doesn’t waste energy. When Mac mini is idle,

it consumes less than 14 watts² — no other desktop computer does that. Mac mini is made from highly recyclable aluminium.

And the small package makes it efficient to ship.

2009 Mac Mini Core 2 Duo

This is a 2009 Premium spec Mac-Mini with optional processor and memory upgrades.

Due to it's hardware spec, it is among the fastest in Australia.

Total RRP from Apple Australia was AU$1,588.99.

This unit will also be supplied with an Apple IR remote, free of charge, which makes navigation of video and audio files easier than ever.

When coupled with an Apple IR Remote, the Core 2 Duo 2.26 processor, NVIDIA 9400M with 256MB of Video Memory and 4GB of DDR3 Memory, the Mini makes for a near perfect home theatre PC.

Other than being compact and stylish a good HTPC should fit three chief criteria…

1.   Powerful enough to cope with movies and media of varying size.

2.   Whisper quiet and undetectable during media playback.

3.   Easy to use with a visually appealing interface.

The Mini is all three with ease!

** For those intending on using this Mini as a HTPC or media server, please Google Apple’s ‘FrontRow’.  It is a brilliantly simple and visually appealing way of navigating audio and video files both locally and on the internet.  In this setup, FrontRow was set to open on power-up.  It may be noted that this Mini can power-up and launch FrontRow in less time than the some PCs take to waken from sleep. **

Summary…

Powered by the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, the new Mac mini is up to 39 percent faster than the previous generation.  From across the room, you can browse through all the music, photos, and movies on both your Mac mini and other computers across your network.  Turn special times into photo books and slideshows, Hollywood-style movies, and DVDs.  And create stunning web pages, blogs, and podcasts.  Mac mini makes it easy to upgrade from an older system or set it up side-by-side with another computer.  Just BYODKM - bring your own display, keyboard, and mouse!

KEY FEATURES…

·     Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz

·      4GB DDR3 1066Mhz SDRAM

·      120GB Internal HDD

·      FireWire 800!

·      USB 2.0 x 5

·      Ethernet 10/100/1000 BaseT

·      WiFi

·      DVI & Mini Display Port Connections *

* DVI/RGB can be used for connection to most modern LCD Monitors.  For connection to Plasma/LCD televisions that do not have dedicated RGB computer inputs, DVI-HDMI cables are readily available and make for an easy solution.  Buyer is solely responsible for ensuring compatibility with display devices before purchase.  Consumer reports vary amongst those with dedicated RGB inputs stating DVI-HDMI produce better results – everything is dependent on individual television specifications.

Detailed Specifications…

Review…

Reviewers: Dan Frakes & Craig Simms

Taken from MAC WORLD & ZD Net, respectively.

Mac mini 2009 edition

Apple's affordable desktop Mac gets graphics boost

“When we reviewed the previous Mac mini iteration, we lamented the 11 months it took Apple to release that update—a period so lengthy that many people wondered if Apple would discontinue the line. So you can imagine the speculation that’s occurred in the 19 months since. Last week, Apple finally gave the company’s least-expensive computer another refresh, and that update brought the Mac mini line its most significant upgrades yet.

Not-so-mini improvements

On the outside, the newest Mac mini models look all but identical to their predecessors, using the exact same aluminum-and-white, 6.5- by 6.5- by 2-inch enclosure. As with previous minis, the computer’s tiny shipping container hints at the lack of included peripherals: you provide the keyboard, mouse, and display. The only items in the box other than the Mac mini itself are the power adapter and cable, a mini-DVI-to-DVI video adapter, software DVDs (for Mac OS X and iLife ‘09), and documentation. Missing this time around is an Apple Remote.” (which is now an optional cost extra).

But a quick glance at the back of the new Mac mini makes it clear this is an updated machine. Instead of the FireWire 400 and four USB ports of the 2007 mini, the new model sports five USB 2.0 ports and replaces the FireWire 400 port with a faster FireWire 800 connection. (FireWire 800 is backwards compatible with FireWire 400 peripherals).

Also gone is the previous model’s DVI video port, replaced by two video ports: a mini-DVI port (identical to the one found on older iMacs and Mac laptops) that uses an included adapter to connect to standard DVI displays, and a Mini DisplayPort connector like those found on the current MacBooks. The latter port works directly with Mini DisplayPort-equipped displays such as Apple’s current 24-inch LED Cinema Display; it also works with DVI displays via Apple’s $45 Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter. Both video outputs include High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), allowing you to output HDCP-protected content to other HDCP-enabled devices.

Why two video outputs? Given that the Mac mini is designed to be used with whatever display the owner has, Apple told Macworld that the company wanted to be as flexible as possible with display-connection options. But the added bonus here is that both connections can be used simultaneously thanks to the new mini’s improved graphics capabilities (more on that below). You can attach two displays to the mini and use them in either mirrored or extended-desktop mode. Alternatively, with the help of the pricey Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter, you can now use the Mac mini with Apple’s 30-inch Cinema Display, making the mini the first desktop consumer Mac with such capability.

Remaining the same are the mini’s gigabit Ethernet port, the digital/analog audio input and output jacks, and the security lock slot.

The new Mac mini has received under-the-hood-improvements, as well, starting with the graphics processor. Although the mini’s graphics card is still integrated, it’s now the same much-improved Nvidia GeForce 9400M found in the current MacBook line. In addition to more-powerful processing capabilities, the 9400M takes advantage of up to 128MB of the mini’s main memory when 1GB is installed, or up to 256MB if 2GB is installed. The older mini’s Intel GMA 950 maxed out at just 64MB.

The mini’s Intel Core 2 Duo processor is now a 2.0GHz Penryn chip with a faster system bus (1,066MHz versus 667MHz) on both models, with a 2.26GHz version available as a build-to-order option. The processor’s level-2 cache is 3MB, up from 2MB for the previous entry-level model but down from 4MB on the higher-end model. Memory is now 1,066MHz DDR SDRAM (also known as PC8500), with the base model getting 1GB and the premium equipped with 2GB. But perhaps the biggest improvement here is that both models can handle up to 4GB of RAM, with the 1GB model shipping with a single 1GB DIMM, leaving the other free for expansion. (On the previous minis, each slot was populated with a 512MB chip, forcing you to replace the stock RAM when upgrading.)

Both Mac Mini variation sport SATA 2.5-inch, 5,400 rpm which help keep the mini’s energy use low. Both new minis also include a faster 8x dual-layer SuperDrive, and similar “bump” improvements are found in wireless capability: 802.11g has finally been replaced by 802.11n, and Bluetooth is now 2.1+EDR.

Finally, Apple is quick to tout the new Mac mini’s green credentials: The company claims the mini is the world’s most energy-efficient desktop computer, using less than 13 Watts of power at idle, 45 percent less than the previous Mac mini. In addition, the packaging, which is now based entirely on recycled paper, is 31 percent smaller than before, allowing the company to reduce its environmental impact by fitting twice as many boxes in shipping containers. If you’re into green computing, the mini’s got a lot going for it.”

Conclusion
“The updated Mac Mini gives the aging platform a much needed shot in the arm, although it seems Apple's still holding out on merging the Apple TV and Mac Mini lines. Admittedly they currently serve two different markets, not to mention entirely different business models. Still, we're disappointed Apple hasn't leveraged the Mini's potential to go further as a media centre, closed eco-systems aside.

This is not to say it's not great — it now runs faster than before, especially in the graphics department, and yet still remains amazingly quiet even when heavily taxed. If you prioritise space and aesthetics, and want a machine that will cover most day-to-day needs, it's still the tiny platform of choice.”

Package Includes…

1 x Mac Mini

1 x Mac Mini Original Power Supply (240VAC)

1 x Owners Manual and Software License Agreement.

1 x Apple IR Remote Control

Original Box and Packaging.