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Apple Mac mini (2.3 GHz) (No Longer Available)

Desktop Computer with 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 2GB of 1333MHz DDR3 Memory, 500GB Hard Drive, Intel HD Graphics 3000 Video Card, and 1 x 10Gbps Thunderbolt Port - OS X 10.7 Lion

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The Ultimate Compact Computer!

Check this out - Apple's Mac mini computer just got smaller, faster, and more versatile than ever before! Featuring significantly upgraded components, this latest Mac mini gives you up to twice the performance of the previous generation. Plus, it comes loaded with Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Apple's cutting-edge 64-bit operating system. At the heart of this Mac mini, there's a smoking-fast 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor with 3MB on-chip shared L3 cache. That means you get the processing power you need to handle professional-caliber DAWs, virtual instruments, and other production software.

The built-in Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics card also provides amazing video performance - perfect for everything from graphics production to gaming! What's more, your new Mac mini comes with a complete set of high-speed connections, including a 10Gbps Thunderbolt port, allowing you to connect just about any gear out there. To top off, this Mac mini comes loaded with an entire suite of fantastic software, including iLife '11. Whether you're into music, video, graphics, or any other creative field, you'll be ready to hit the ground running with this fantastic little computer.

Apple Mac mini 2.3GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5 Computer Features at a Glance:
  • Smaller, faster, and more powerful Mac mini than ever before
  • Small footprint is perfect for limited desk space or for use in virtual instrument rigs
  • Equipped with a 10Gbps Thunderbolt for future-proof expandability
  • Comes loaded with Apple's 64-bit Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, the latest and most versatile Mac operating system
  • Includes Apple's iLife '11 software suite, as well as a complete bundle of other useful applications

Kick your production into high gear, without cluttering up your desk, with an Apple Mac mini!
Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number MC815LL/A

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Awesome!

by Matt from Bentonville, AR
September 21, 2011
Music Background: Live Sound Engineer, Musician, Apple Enthusiast
Like just about any Apple product, this new Mac Mini is amazing. The i5 processor screams. I highly recommend this product.

Mac mini, better than you think!

by Ron Stanovic from Eastlake, Ohio USA
January 23, 2012
Music Background: Semi-pro musician,composer
I purchased the Mac mini to use as my home computer.
It is really fantastic,has Bluetooth,Airport and great HD video. You can use your existing mouse and keyboard,a nice cost savings. The Mac m... read more [+]ini boots up quick and is super quiet,I can't even hear it running. Next I will purchase an Apple Airport Extreme and set up a wireless network with the mini and my Mac pro in my studio. close [-]

Skeptical.. at first.

by Jeff from Chicago, IL
June 20, 2012
Music Background: Mixing Engineer, Musician, Songwriter.
I was skeptical buying a mac mini at first. I have owned apple laptops and imacs in the past and they always work good, But recently my two apples just died, and im not a PC Fan, and I needed a new s... read more [+]tudio machine being a songwriter. Looking at the specs of the Mac Mini I didn't think it would have enough power to handle what I do. Before purchasing this, I purchased a new Imac.. and for some reason the unit did not run right, So I returned it and bought this. This thing is pretty fast. Its only a dual core machine.. however, because of the I5 chip it supports turbo boost up to 3.3ghz! and that definitely comes in handy. Right out of the box I upgraded the Ram to 8gb for now. But its expandable to 16. I will tell you, I have the entire waves mercury bundle, And all the toontrack products, and I'm using a good majority of them on every session I do. I'm not even using more than 40% of my CPU and its running fine.

My complaints about the product though.. No CD drive, so I had to spend extra money on a external drive. The unit does get a little hot. And sometimes when it goes to sleep it has a hard time waking back up. sometimes my screen will just go to snow, and flash green for a bit... and after a minute or two it will finally come back on. For songwriting and music production this is a great tool. When I get back in to mixing and mastering projects fulltime again, Not sure if this will handle 100 tracks and 1000 plugins! we will see though! I may have to get another system! close [-]

Getting a phone call from one of your sales engineers to thank me for my order is just something that does not happen these days. A personal touch is great. Outstanding service and my order arrived as promised in two days.


Jon, Cushing, MN
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Apple Mac mini (2.3 GHz)

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