How to Identify Your Mac mini

All Mac mini models look similar, but it is quite easy to identify your Mac mini. You can locate the serial number of each model, model identifier, and part number in mac OS, on the device’s surface and on its packaging, if you still have the box.

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How to Find Mac mini Serial Number, Model Identifier and Part Number

In the “About This Mac” window

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The sample of the “About This Mac” window for Mac mini.

Choose Apple menu and head for About This Mac. The window will list your computer’s official model name and its serial number. You can then use this serial number to find tech specs for this specific model or to check support options.

The computer’s model identifier allows users to get more information about the device. To find the identifier:

  • In the About This Mac window, click System Report.
  • The System Information window will open, where you will be able to find Model Identifier in the Hardware Overview

You can use the identifier to locate your Mac mini in the table below.

On the surface of your Mac mini

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How to identify your Mac mini on the surface of your computer.

To find the information on the surface of the device, shut down the computer, and unplug all cords and connectors. Now turn the Mac mini over.

  • On Mac mini models manufactured before 2010, the serial number can be easily found on a label on the edge of the device’s underside, between bar codes.
  • On Mac mini models manufactured from 2010, the serial number will appears on the underside of the computer. You will find it near the regulatory markings.

On the original packaging

If you still have the original packaging for your Mac mini, you can find the serial number on a barcode label on the box. Note that the packaging also lists the Apple part number. You can match that number to the number that appears in the table below to find your Mac mini model.

Note also that in Apple part numbers, the letters “xx” before the slash represent variables which define country or region

On the Receipt or Invoice

Additionally, you can find the serial number, model number, and configuration details of your Mac mini on its receipt or invoice, if you have purchased the computer directly with Apple or its subsidiaries, and if you still have the invoice.

Mac mini Intel Models

Mac mini (3.2GHz Apple M1 chip, 2020)

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Model IdentifierMacmini9,1
Model NumberA2348 (EMC 3569)
Part NumberMGNR3LL/A
Family2020
Released2020
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in (3.6 x 19.7 x 19.7 mm)
Weight2.6 pounds (1.2 kg)
Processor3.2GHz Apple M1 chip
Processor TypeApple M1 chip
RAM8GB
Storage256GB SSD
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (3.2GHz Intel 6-Core i7, Late 2018)

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Model IdentifierMacmini8,1
Model NumberA1993 (EMC 3213)
Part NumberBTO/CTO
FamilyLate 2018
Released2018
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in (3.6 x 19.7 x 19.7 mm)
Weight2.9 pounds (1.3 kg)
Processor3.2GHz Intel 6-Core i7
Processor TypeIntel 6-Core i7
RAM8GB
Storage128GB SSD
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (3.0GHz Intel 6-Core i5, Late 2018)

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Model IdentifierMacmini8,1
Model NumberA1993 (EMC 3213)
Part NumberMRTT2LL/A
FamilyLate 2018
Released2018
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in (3.6 x 19.7 x 19.7 mm)
Weight2.9 pounds (1.3 kg)
Processor3.0GHz Intel 6-Core i5
Processor TypeIntel 6-Core i5
RAM8GB
Storage256GB SSD
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (3.6GHz Intel Quad-Core i3, Late 2018)

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Model IdentifierMacmini8,1
Model NumberA1993 (EMC 3213)
Part NumberMRTR2LL/A
FamilyLate 2018
Released2018
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in (3.6 x 19.7 x 19.7 mm)
Weight2.9 pounds (1.3 kg)
Processor3.6GHz Intel Quad-Core i3
Processor TypeIntel Quad-Core i3
RAM8GB
Storage128GB SSD
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (3.0GHz Intel Core i7, Late 2014)

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Model IdentifierMacmini7,1
Model NumberA1347 (EMC 2840)
Part NumberBTO/CTO
FamilyLate 2014
Released2014
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in
Weight2.7 pounds
Processor3.0Ghz Intel Core i7
Processor TypeIntel Core i7
RAM8GB
Storage1TB Fusion HD
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (2.8GHz Intel Core i5, Late 2014)

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Model IdentifierMacmini7,1
Model NumberA1347 (EMC 2840)
Part NumberMGEQ2LL/A
FamilyLate 2014
Released2014
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in
Weight2.7 pounds
Processor2.8Ghz Intel Core i5
Processor TypeIntel Core i5
RAM8GB
Storage1TB Fusion HD
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (2.6GHz Intel Core i5, Late 2014)

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Model IdentifierMacmini7,1
Model NumberA1347 (EMC 2840)
Part NumberMGEN2LL/A
FamilyLate 2014
Released2014
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in
Weight2.7 pounds
Processor2.6Ghz Intel Core i5
Processor TypeIntel Core i5
RAM8GB
Storage1TB HDD
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (1.4GHz Intel Core i5, Late 2014)

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Model IdentifierMacmini7,1
Model NumberA1347 (EMC 2840)
Part NumberMGEM2LL/A
FamilyLate 2014
Released2014
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in
Weight2.7 pounds
Processor1.4Ghz Intel Core i5
Processor TypeIntel Core i5
RAM4GB
Storage500GB HDD
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (2.6GHz Intel Core i7, Late/Server 2012)

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Model IdentifierMacmini6,2
Model NumberA1347 (EMC 2570)
Part NumberBTO/CTO
FamilyLate 2012
Released2012
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in
Weight2.7 pounds
Processor2.6Ghz Intel Core i7
Processor TypeIntel Core i7
RAM4GB
Storage1TB HDD x2
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (2.3GHz Intel Core i7, Late/Server 2012)

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Model IdentifierMacmini6,2
Model NumberA1347 (EMC 2570)
Part NumberMD389LL/A
FamilyLate 2012
Released2012
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in
Weight2.7 pounds
Processor2.3Ghz Intel Core i7
Processor TypeIntel Core i7
RAM4GB
Storage1TB HDD x2
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (2.6GHz Intel Core i7, Late 2012)

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Model IdentifierMacmini6,2
Model NumberA1347 (EMC 2570)
Part NumberBTO/CTO
FamilyLate 2012
Released2012
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in
Weight2.7 pounds
Processor2.6Ghz Intel Core i7
Processor TypeIntel Core i7
RAM4GB
Storage1TB HDD
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (2.3GHz Intel Core i7, Late 2012)

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Model IdentifierMacmini6,2
Model NumberA1347 (EMC 2570)
Part NumberMD388LL/A
FamilyLate 2012
Released2012
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in
Weight2.7 pounds
Processor2.3Ghz Intel Core i7
Processor TypeIntel Core i7
RAM4GB
Storage1TB HDD
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (2.5GHz Intel Core i5, Late 2012)

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Model IdentifierMacmini6,1
Model NumberA1347 (EMC 2570)
Part NumberMD387LL/A
FamilyLate 2012
Released2012
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in
Weight2.7 pounds
Processor2.5Ghz Intel Core i5
Processor TypeIntel Core i5
RAM4GB
Storage500GB HDD
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (2.0GHz Intel Core i7, Mid/Server 2011)

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Model IdentifierMacmini5,3
Model NumberA1347 (EMC 2442)
Part NumberMC936LL/A
FamilyMid 2011
Released2011
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in
Weight2.7 pounds
Processor2.0Ghz Intel Core i7
Processor TypeIntel Core i7
RAM4GB
Storage500GB HDD x2
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (2.7GHz Intel Core i7, Mid 2011)

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Model IdentifierMacmini5,2
Model NumberA1347 (EMC 2442)
Part NumberBTO/CTO
FamilyMid 2011
Released2011
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in
Weight2.7 pounds
Processor2.7Ghz Intel Core i7
Processor TypeIntel Core i7
RAM4GB
Storage500GB HDD
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (2.5GHz Intel Core i5, Mid 2011)

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Model IdentifierMacmini5,2
Model NumberA1347 (EMC 2442)
Part NumberMC816LL/A
FamilyMid 2011
Released2011
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in
Weight2.7 pounds
Processor2.5Ghz Intel Core i5
Processor TypeIntel Core i5
RAM4GB
Storage500GB HDD
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (2.3GHz Intel Core i5, Mid 2011)

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Model IdentifierMacmini5,1
Model NumberA1347 (EMC 2442)
Part NumberMC815LL/A
FamilyMid 2011
Released2011
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in
Weight2.7 pounds
Processor2.3Ghz Intel Core i5
Processor TypeIntel Core i5
RAM2GB
Storage500GB HDD
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Mid/Server 2010)

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Model IdentifierMacmini4,1
Model NumberA1347 (EMC 2364)
Part NumberMC438LL/A
FamilyMid 2010
Released2010
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in
Weight2.8 pounds
Processor2.66Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor TypeIntel Core 2 Duo
RAM4GB
Storage500GB HDD x2
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Mid 2010)

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Model IdentifierMacmini4,1
Model NumberA1347 (EMC 2364)
Part NumberBTO/CTO
FamilyMid 2010
Released2010
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in
Weight3.0 pounds
Processor2.66Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor TypeIntel Core 2 Duo
RAM2GB
Storage320GB HDD
Optical8X DL "SuperDrive"
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Mac mini (2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Mid 2010)

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Model IdentifierMacmini4,1
Model NumberA1347 (EMC 2364)
Part NumberMC270LL/A
FamilyMid 2010
Released2010
Dimensions1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in
Weight3.0 pounds
Processor2.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor TypeIntel Core 2 Duo
RAM2GB
Storage320GB HDD
Optical8X DL "SuperDrive"
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Mac mini (2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Late/Server 2009)

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Model IdentifierMacmini3,1
Model NumberA1283 (EMC 2336)
Part NumberMC408LL/A
FamilyLate 2009
Released2009
Dimensions2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 in
Weight2.9 pounds
Processor2.53Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor TypeIntel Core 2 Duo
RAM4GB
Storage500GB HDD x2
OpticalNone
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Mac mini (2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Late 2009)

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Model IdentifierMacmini3,1
Model NumberA1283 (EMC 2336)
Part NumberBTO/CTO
FamilyLate 2009
Released2009
Dimensions2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 in
Weight2.9 pounds
Processor2.66Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor TypeIntel Core 2 Duo
RAM4GB
Storage320GB HDD
Optical8X DL "SuperDrive"
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Mac mini (2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Late 2009)

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Model IdentifierMacmini3,1
Model NumberA1283 (EMC 2336)
Part NumberMC239LL/A
FamilyLate 2009
Released2009
Dimensions2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 in
Weight2.9 pounds
Processor2.53Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor TypeIntel Core 2 Duo
RAM4GB
Storage320GB HDD
Optical8X DL "SuperDrive"
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Mac mini (2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Late 2009)

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Model IdentifierMacmini3,1
Model NumberA1283 (EMC 2336)
Part NumberMC238LL/A
FamilyLate 2009
Released2009
Dimensions2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 in
Weight2.9 pounds
Processor2.26Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor TypeIntel Core 2 Duo
RAM2GB
Storage160GB HDD
Optical8X DL "SuperDrive"
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Mac mini (2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Early 2009)

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Model IdentifierMacmini3,1
Model NumberA1283 (EMC 2264)
Part NumberBTO/CTO
FamilyEarly 2009
Released2009
Dimensions2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 in
Weight2.9 pounds
Processor2.26Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor TypeIntel Core 2 Duo
RAM1/2GB
Storage120/320GB HDD
Optical8X DL "SuperDrive"
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 Mac mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Early 2009)

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Model IdentifierMacmini3,1
Model NumberA1283 (EMC 2264)
Part NumberMB463LL/A
FamilyEarly 2009
Released2009
Dimensions2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 in
Weight2.9 pounds
Processor2.0Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor TypeIntel Core 2 Duo
RAM1/2GB
Storage120/320GB HDD
Optical8X DL "SuperDrive"
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Mac mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Mid 2007)

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Model IdentifierMacmini2,1
Model NumberA1176 (EMC 2108)
Part NumberMB139LL/A
FamilyMid 2007
Released2007
Dimensions2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 in
Weight2.9 pounds
Processor2.0Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor TypeIntel Core 2 Duo
RAM1GB
Storage120GB HDD
Optical2.4X "SuperDrive"
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Mac mini (1.83GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Mid 2007)

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Model IdentifierMacmini2,1
Model NumberA1176 (EMC 2108)
Part NumberMB138LL/A
FamilyMid 2007
Released2007
Dimensions2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 in
Weight2.9 pounds
Processor1.83Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor TypeIntel Core 2 Duo
RAM1GB
Storage80GB HDD
Optical8X "Combo Drive"
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 Mac mini (1.83GHz Intel Core Duo, Late 2006)

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Model IdentifierMacmini1,1
Model NumberA1176 (EMC 2108)
Part NumberMA608LL/A
FamilyLate 2006
Released2006
Dimensions2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 in
Weight2.9 pounds
Processor1.83Ghz Intel Core Duo
Processor TypeIntel Core Duo
RAM512MB
Storage80GB HDD
Optical2.4X "SuperDrive"
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 Mac mini (1.66GHz Intel Core Duo, Early/Late 2006)

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Model IdentifierMacmini1,1
Model NumberA1176 (EMC 2108)
Part NumberMA206LL/A
FamilyEarly/Late 2006
Released2006
Dimensions2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 in
Weight2.9 pounds
Processor1.66Ghz Intel Core Duo
Processor TypeIntel Core Duo
RAM512MB
Storage60/80GB HDD
Optical2.4X "SuperDrive"
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Mac mini (1.5GHz Intel Core Solo, Early 2006)

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Model IdentifierMacmini1,1
Model NumberA1176 (EMC 2108)
Part NumberMA205LL/A
FamilyEarly 2006
Released2006
Dimensions2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 in
Weight2.9 pounds
Processor1.5Ghz Intel Core Solo
Processor TypeIntel Core Solo
RAM512MB
Storage60GB HDD
Optical8X "Combo Drive"
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Mac mini G4 Models

Mac mini (1.5GHz G4, Late 2005)

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Model IdentifierPowerMac10,2
Model NumberA1103 (EMC 2026)
Part NumberM9687LL/B
FamilyLate 2005
Released2005
Dimensions2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 in
Weight2.9 pounds
Processor1.5Ghz PowerPC G4
Processor TypePowerPC G4
RAM512MB
Storage80GB HDD
Optical8X "Combo Drive"
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Mac mini (1.33GHz G4, Late 2005)

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Model IdentifierPowerMac10,2
Model NumberA1103 (EMC 2026)
Part NumberM9686LL/B
FamilyLate 2005
Released2005
Dimensions2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 in
Weight2.9 pounds
Processor1.33Ghz PowerPC G4
Processor TypePowerPC G4
RAM512MB
Storage40GB HDD
Optical8X "Combo Drive"
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Mac mini (1.42GHz G4, Original 2005)

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Model IdentifierPowerMac10,1
Model NumberA1103 (EMC 2026)
Part NumberM9687LL/A
FamilyOriginal 2005
Released2005
Dimensions2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 in
Weight2.9 pounds
Processor1.42Ghz PowerPC G4
Processor TypePowerPC G4
RAM256/512MB
Storage80GB HDD
Optical8X "Combo Drive"
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Mac mini (1.25GHz G4, Original 2005)

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Model IdentifierPowerMac10,1
Model NumberA1103 (EMC 2026)
Part NumberM9686LL/A
FamilyOriginal 2005
Released2005
Dimensions2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 in
Weight2.9 pounds
Processor1.25Ghz PowerPC G4
Processor TypePowerPC G4
RAM256/512MB
Storage40GB HDD
Optical8X "Combo Drive"
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