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Apple Mac mini (2.5 GHz)

Item ID: MacMiniTB25

Mac mini with 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 4GB of 1333MHz DDR3 Memory, 500GB Hard Drive, AMD Radeon HD 6630M Video Card, and 1 x 10Gbps Thunderbolt Port - OS X 10.7 Lion

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From Our Research Team:

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 2.5GHz 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 AMD Radeon HD 6630M 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 2.5GHz 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!

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Specification Detail
Operating System Mac OS X 10.7 Lion (64-bit)
CPU 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
Graphics/Video AMD Radeon HD 6630M
Maximum Resolution 1900 x 1200
Memory - Included 4GB of 1333MHz DDR3
Memory - Max 8GB of 1333MHz DDR3
Storage - Included 500GB
Storage - Expanded Internal Storage is Not Expandable
Optical Drive No Optical Drive (supports external USB-based MacBook Air SuperDrive)
Thunderbolt Ports 1 x Tunderbolt 10Gbps
FireWire Port 1 x FireWire 800
USB Ports 4 x USB 2.0
PCI Slots No PCI Slots
Card Slots SDXC Card Slot
Video Ports HDMI Port (HDMI to DVI adapter included)
Other Ports/Slots 1 x SDXC Card Slot
Ethernet 1 x Gigabit Ethernet Port
WiFi 802.11n (IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible)
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 Onboard
Audio Inupts 1 x 1/8" Digital/Analog Jack
Audio Outputs 1 x 1/8" Digital/Analog Jack
Included Display No Display Included
Included Keyboard No Keyboard Included
Included Mouse No Mouse Included
Height 1.4"
Width 7.7"
Depth 7.7"
Weight 3 lbs.
Notes Includes Apple iLife '11 Software Suite
Manufacturer Part Number MC816LL/A

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Solid

by Q3 Creations from U.S.A.
September 19, 2011
Music Background: Former Professional, looking to make a comeback.
Solid, trouble free performance. Though it's technically not supported, you can purchase a USB adaptor that allows you to run dual monitors. This should have been a native feature of such a device.... read more [+] />
I ran an 8 hour memory test on the unit with CUBASE 6 Artist running the entire time. I had an unreasonable number of plugins running within the app, too. The mini used just over 2GB of RAM throughout the test. Excellent!

Still, I bumped the RAM up to 8MB. I'll rerun the tests once I get KOMPLETE 8 installed with Cubase 6 and all plugins running in 64bit mode.

I'm glad I made the switch. close [-]

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