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CNET Editors' review - Apple Mac Mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo)
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CNET Editor's rating: 6.7 out of 10
Reviewed by Rich Brown Review date: 8/27/07 Release date: 8/8/07 The good: Fast new Core 2 Duo processor compares well with competing Windows desktops; useful iLife '08 software; supersmall chassis remains unique in the mainstream desktop market. The bad: Comparable slim Windows desktops offer more features for the dollar, as well as expandability; no information from Apple on whether you'll have to pay for a Leopard upgrade two months from now; free phone support for only 90 days. The bottom line: The Mac Mini remains unique as the smallest mainstream desktop, but competition from Dell and HP has narrowed the gap in features while also offering room for expansion, and at a better price. If your goal is saving space, the Mac Mini is a winner. If you'd rather get the best deal, there are better options. Product brief - Apple Mac Mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo)
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Description: The Apple Mac Mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo) is a Core 2 Duo-based, budget desktop PC. Compared to other value-oriented PCs on the market, it is expensive at around $795. This system comes with 1 GB RAM, and a 120GB hard disk. Pros: Has a DVD? RW(? R DL) disc drive, which is more preferable than some similarly priced PCs. Also, this PC has a silver EPEAT Logo, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced PCs. By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this favorable an EPEAT Logo is $1,570. Also, this machine's Core 2 Duo based CPU is speedy enough to handle demanding applications, such as database and development software. Cons: Simple connectivity tasks (such as checking email or web browsing) will rarely show the deficiencies of shared video RAM, though 3-D apps will. Suitability: A budget PC, suited for basic computing tasks, such as word processing, e-mail, and web browsing. Also comes with office-grade word processing software -- fine for most serious business or academic document authors. However, comes with a DVD writer, allowing you to convert home movies from your digital camcorder onto DVD's. You can archive videos, images, wav clips, and all the email from your penpal onto CDs for easy storage with the included CD burner. Value: Despite its expensive price, this PC has good features for the money. Suggestions: (1) Check to make sure that an AGP or PCIe slot is available if you plan to upgrade to a stand-alone graphics card. (2) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital camcorders and other equipment and rapidly upload data to the computer's hard drive. (4) For help in deciding if this is the right desktop for you, see CNET's buying guide for desktops . User opinions - Apple Mac Mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo)
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Apple Inc.
Part number: MB139LL/A
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