CompleteMartialArts.com - Apple Mac mini MB139LL/A (2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)
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Binding: Personal Computers Brand: Apple CPU Manufacturer: Intel CPU Speed: 2 CPU Type: Intel Core Duo EAN: 0885909175772 Feature: 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 667 MHz system bus Hard Disk Size: 120 Label: Apple Computer Manufacturer: Apple Computer Model: MB139LL/A Processor Count: 2 Publisher: Apple Computer Release Date: 2007-08-08 Studio: Apple Computer System Memory Size: 1000 System Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Features
2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 667 MHz system bus 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM (expandable to 2 GB), 120 GB SATA hard drive, and slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD�R DL/DVD�RW/CD-RW) One FireWire 400 port (8 watts); four USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps); DVI output; VGA output (using included adapter); S-video and composite video output Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit), built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger, iLife '08, and Front Row software included
The Mac Mini features the powerful 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. It has two cores, so it's like having two 2.0GHz processors in one! Another great feature is the suite of applications in iLife '08. A full-featured collection of programs that are designed to let you easily take control of your creative projects. iPhoto organizes your digital pics, and has a cool feature that groups them by event. iWeb makes it easy to create your own website. iMovie & iDVD lets you edit your videos and make your own DVD movies. GarageBand gives you the tools to make your own music, and even start your own virtual band! All of this and more is packed inside a svelt and stylish 6.5" body that can fit anywhere! 2 RAM Slots (occupied) 120GB 5400RPM SATA HDD Slot-loading SuperDrive with Double-Layer Support - writes to DVD+R & DVD-R DL up to 2.4x, writes to DVD-R & DVD+R up to 8x, writes to DVD-RW & DVD+RW up to 4x, reads DVDs up to 8x, writes to CD-Rs up to 24x, & writes to CD-RWs up to 16x Intel GMA 950 Graphics Processor with 64MB of shared memory (memory is shared with the main system) Ports - 1 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, 1 Firewire 400 (8 watts), 4 USB 2.0, 1 DVI Out, 1 VGA Out (using included adapter) Built-in Speakers Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi 802.11g wireless network card Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module Unit Dimensions - 2 (h) x 6.5 (w) x 6.5 (d) Unit Weight - 2.9 lbs.
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Display options limited Comment: Overpriced considering the cheap/missing components. PC laptops have more features and include a keyboard and LCD display for less money.
No support for HDMI so forget about using this with your huge flat panel TV's digital inputs. You'll be fighting over scan unless your TV happens to have DVI in addition to HDMI. Sure you can fall back to fuzzy analog if your TV happens to have a VGA input. And no, that $20 DVI > HDMI cable won't make it work.
Only supports SINGLE link DVI. This limits monitor size to 1920x1200. DUAL link is the current standard, it enables additional pairs of wires within the same connector for use with the largest monitors.
As of 12/2007 I wouldn't buy this as it will shortly either be discontinued or upgraded. Customer Rating: Summary: Dealing with Apple Comment: The Mac Mini is a great product when it works. Dealing with Apple is NOT fun. Hours to get them on the phone to see about the disk drive which did not work at all even after a half hour with a techy. He was helpful but could not fix the problem. They would not replace the computer even though it was just out of the box since I had not bought it through their store. There answer was to send it to be repaired NO concern for an unhappy customer. Fortunately Amazon did care and sent out a new one right away. What a difference in attitude. Also I had to purchase a $100 adaptor from Apple to hook up the DVI connector from my flat screen monitor as this was not supplied with the computer. It is a large adaptor about 5x5 ins but is supposed to improve the picture. Customer Rating: Summary: Converted PC User Comment: The Mac mini is a great machine that actually works. It's performance is much better than my PC with similar specs (but much larger case). It has taken a little while to get used to the Leopard OS but well worth it. I can now do virtually everything I did on my PC, but much quicker. I would recommend it to anyone. Customer Rating: Summary: Great standalone machine Comment: This is my first ever Apple computer product that I purchased and used.
The computer is really small and it sits on the corner of my desk. I put my office phone on top of it to hide it from view. The phone fits perfectly atop of the Mac mini. I have attached a Windows USB keyboard and it works fine. The windows logo key becomes the Apple logo key, and the alt key becomes the command key. I also attached to one of the USB port a 2-button w/scroll wheel optical mouse. It works fine, including the right-click. I never will understand why Mac users prefer a 1-button mouse, but I digress.
I have a 22" monitor hooked up to my Mac mini. It is a 22" Samsung 225BW monitor with 1680x1050 resolution and looks nice. I think I read it can support up to a 24" monitor, however, don't taze me, bro!
The model I purchased came with OS X 10.4 and it worked fine out of the box. I then upgraded to OS X 10.5 by doing a full install, which means it wiped out the hard drive and started from scratch. I have read people having some problems doing the upgrade method so I avoided that method.
As a standalone machine, it works fine. Performance is fine for only 512MB of RAM. The network was easy to set up. My network printers were easy to add. Installing software is as simple as dragging-and-dropping.
In conclusion, I still think the Mac is overpriced for the specs you get. For the amount spent on this machine, you could buy better hardware. With the Apple Mac mini, you are basically paying for looks, size, and support. For this I would give it 4 stars.
I did have some Leopard OS problems, but I will post my Leopard OS problems on the Amazon Leopard OS review page since the little machine physically works fine.
Thanks for reading Customer Rating: Summary: Why get this when you can get an Imac for less? Comment: While the mac mini is a great little computer, the fact is you can canget an Imac with more features overall for less money.
MacMini for $749 comes with 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard drive, Super drive, and 2.0 Core Duo processor.
An Imac at $1194 gives you 2.0 Core Duo, 1 GB of RAM, and super drive. It also includes a 250 GB hard drive, built-in isight, keyboard and mouse.
To make the systems equivalent you would need to buy:
either replace internal drive to bring up 250 GB or add external 120 GB drive ($90)
add 20 inch widescreen monitor - $250
add Apple Keyboard and Mouse - $90
add webcam - $75
brings your total to $1299 for a similarly configured Mac Mini.
