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Apple Mac mini – line of small desktop computers manufactured by Apple. Here you will find all information about Mac mini: models, specifications and more – everything you have always wanted to ask and learn about.

Mac mini (1.5GHz G4, Late 2005) – Full Information

The Mac mini (1.5GHz G4, Late 2005) is an upgraded iteration of Mac mini (1.42GHz G4, Original 2005), that unofficially entered the market on September 27, 2005. The Mac mini (1.5GHz G4, Late 2005) has a faster processor, a faster and larger hard drive and an enhanced video RAM. The AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth have been made standard features now, while Bluetooth has been also upgraded. Thus, the Mac mini (1.5GHz G4, Late 2005) sports a 1.5 GHz PowerPC 7447a (G4) processor with the AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit, 512 MB or 512 MB of RAM (PC133 SDRAM), an 80.0 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive (5400 RPM), a slot-loading 8X DVD/CD-RW “Combo” drive (or 4X DVD-RW/CD-RW “SuperDrive”), and ATI Radeon 9200 graphics with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM (4X AGP). The net top has a DVI video out, two USB 2.0 ports and one Firewire 400 port, a built-in mono-speaker and an audio-out mini-jack. As for the wireless, the Mac mini (1.5GHz G4, Late 2005) features AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. The cooling system is fanless. The Mac mini G4/1.33is shipped without a display, a keyboard and a mouse. An internal modem or a DVI-to-VGA adapter are available for an extra cost. (more…)

Mac mini (1.33GHz G4, Late 2005) – Full information

The Mac mini (1.33GHz G4, Late 2005) is an upgraded iteration of Mac mini (1.25GHz G4, Original 2005), that unofficially entered the market on September 27, 2005. The Mac mini G4/1.33 has a faster processor and a faster hard drive, yet the said drive is smaller in capacity. The AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth have been made standard features now, while Bluetooth has been also upgraded. Thus, the Mac mini G4/1.33 sports a 1.33GHz PowerPC 7447a (G4) processor with the AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit, 512 MB or 512 MB of RAM (PC133 SDRAM), a 40.0 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive (5400 RPM), a slot-loading 8X DVD/CD-RW “Combo” drive (or 4X DVD-RW/CD-RW “SuperDrive”), and ATI Radeon 9200 graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM (4X AGP). The net top has a DVI video out, two USB 2.0 ports and one Firewire 400 port, a built-in mono-speaker and an audio-out mini-jack. As for the wireless, the Mac mini G4/1.33 features AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. The cooling system is fanless. The Mac mini G4/1.33is shipped without a display, a keyboard and a mouse. (more…)

Mac mini (1.25GHz G4, Original 2005) – Full Information

Mac mini (1.25GHz G4, Original 2005) is an Apple net-top computer in a cuboid casing with an external power unit and a slot-loaded optical disk drive. The Mac mini (1.25GHz G4, Original 2005) shares its architecture with the iMac G4 line-up with some exceptions due to its form-factor. The Mac mini (1.25GHz G4, Original 2005) features a 1.25 GHz PowerPC 7447a (G4) processor with the AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit, 256 MB or 512 MB of RAM (PC133 SDRAM), a 40.0 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive (4200 RPM), a slot-loading 8X DVD/CD-RW “Combo” drive, and ATI Radeon 9200 graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM (4X AGP). The net top has a DVI video out, two USB 2.0 ports and one Firewire 400 port, a built-in mono-speaker and an audio-out mini-jack. As for the wireless, the Mac mini G4/1.25 can be optionally upgraded to AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 1.1. The cooling system is fanless. The Mac mini (1.25GHz G4, Original 2005) is shipped without a display, a keyboard and a mouse. (more…)

Mac mini (1.42GHz G4, Original 2005) – Full information

The Mac mini (1.42GHz G4, Original 2005) is an Apple net-top computer in a cuboid casing with an external power unit and a slot-loaded optical disk drive. The Mac mini (1.42GHz G4, Original 2005) shares its architecture with the iMac G4 line-up with some exceptions due to its form-factor. The Mac mini (1.42GHz G4, Original 2005) features a 1.42GHz PowerPC 7447a (G4) processor with the AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit, 256 MB or 512 MB of RAM (PC133 SDRAM), an 80.0 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive (4200 RPM), a slot-loading 8X DVD/CD-RW “Combo” drive (or 4X DVD-RW/CD-RW “SuperDrive”), and ATI Radeon 9200 graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM (4X AGP). The net top has a DVI video out, two USB 2.0 ports and one Firewire 400 port, a built-in mono-speaker and an audio-out mini-jack. As for the wireless, the Mac mini (1.42GHz G4, Original 2005) can be optionally upgraded to AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 1.1. The cooling system is fanless, computer is shipped without a display, a keyboard and a mouse. (more…)

Power Macintosh G3 (B&W G3) Revision B

B&W G3: The forth generation of Apple displays was introduced with the Blue & White Power Macintosh G3 desktop or minitower (also known as Blue and White G3 or else B&W G3, Yosemite G3 or Smurf Tower to distinguish the device from original Power Macintosh G3). This computer included the white and blue plastics of the iMac. The faster models used the new copper-based PowerPC G3 CPUs made by IBM, which used about 25% of the power of the Motorola versions clock for clock. (more…)

Power Macintosh G3 (Blue and White G3)

Power Macintosh G3 desktop or minitower (also known as Blue and White G3 or else B&W G3, Yosemite G3) included the white and blue plastics of the iMac, The Power Macintosh G3 a short-lived series of Apple Power Macintosh line.  (more…)

iMac G5/2.1 20 Inches (iSight)

The iMac G5/2.1 iSight 20-inches is a top iMac G5 model with a built-in iSight webcam for web conferences and the largest TFT display. The iMac G5/2.1 iSight is the all-in-one desktop computer in a polycarbonate casing behind the 20” screen, mounted on an aluminum stand. The casing is half an inch thinner and 15% lighter than previous iMac G5 models. The iMac G5/2.1 iSight can also be mounted on a wall or kiosk, for the casing meets the VESA standards. The ambient light sensor installed in the edge of the screen dims the sleep indicator light. The iMac G5/2.1 20-inch (iSight) features a 1.9 GHz PowerPC 970 fx (G5) processor with an optimized AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit and the fastest front bus (700MHz), 512 MB of SDRAM, a 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM), a slot-loading 8X “Super Drive”, ATI Radeon X600 XT graphics with 128 MB of DDR SDRAM (PCI-Express), an ambient light sensor and built-in stereo speakers, as well as 2 Firewire “400” and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also supports AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth, but the cards are optional and installed at the factory. The cooling system is CPU controlled and the in-built speakers are mounted beneath the 17” screen for the sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. The iMac G5/1.8 is shipped with Apple Mighty Mouse and Apple Remote from the box. (more…)

iMac G5/1.9 17 Inches (iSight)

The iMac G5/1.9 iSight got a built-in iSight webcam for web conferences. The processor speed was decreased, but the front bus speed – increased, so all in all the iMac G5 iSight turns out a bit faster than its predecessors. The iMac G5/1.9 iSight is the all-in-one desktop computer in a polycarbonate casing behind the 17 inches screen, mounted on an aluminum stand. The casing is half an inch thinner and 15% lighter than previous iMac G5 models. The iMac G5/1.9 iSight can also be mounted on a wall or kiosk, for the casing meets the VESA standards. The ambient light sensor installed in the edge of the screen dims the sleep indicator light. The iMac G5/1.9 17-inch (iSight) features a 1.9 GHz PowerPC 970 fx (G5) processor with an optimized AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit, 512 MB of SDRAM, a 160 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM), a slot-loading 8X “Super Drive”, ATI Radeon 9600 Pro graphics with 128 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 8X), an ambient light sensor and built-in stereo speakers, as well as 2 Firewire “400” and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also supports AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth, but the cards are optional and installed at the factory. The cooling system is CPU controlled and the in-built speakers are mounted beneath the 17-inches screen for the sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. The iMac G5/1.8 is shipped with Apple Mighty Mouse and Apple Remote from the box. (more…)

iMac G5/2.0 20 Inches (ALS)

The iMac G5/2.0 with ambient light sensor got also a faster processor. In every other aspect it is identical to the desktops of the G5 family. The iMac G5/2.0 17 inches (ALS) is the all-in-one desktop computer in a polycarbonate casing behind the 20 inches screen, mounted on an aluminum stand. The casing is approximately 2 inches deep and it can also be mounted on a wall or kiosk, for it meets the VESA standards. The ambient light sensor installed in the edge of the screen dims the sleep indicator light The iMac G5/1.8 20-inch (ALS) features a 2.0 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5) processor with an optimized AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit, 512 MB of SDRAM, a 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM), a slot-loading 8X “Super Drive”, ATI Radeon 9600 graphics with 128 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 8X), an ambient light sensor and built-in stereo speakers, as well as 2 Firewire “400” and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also supports AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth, but the cards are optional and installed at the factory. The cooling system is CPU controlled and the in-built speakers are mounted beneath the 17 inches screen for the sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. The iMac G5/1.8 is shipped with Apple Keyboard and Apple mouse from the box. (more…)

iMac G5/2.0 17 Inches (ALS)

The iMac G5/2.0 with ambient light sensor got also a faster processor. In every other aspect it is identical to the desktops of the G5 family. The iMac G5/2.0 17 inches (ALS) is the all-in-one desktop computer in a polycarbonate casing behind the 17” screen, mounted on an aluminum stand. The casing is approximately 2 inches deep and it can also be mounted on a wall or kiosk, for it meets the VESA standards. The ambient light sensor installed in the edge of the screen dims the sleep indicator light The iMac G5/1.8 17 inches (ALS) features a 2.0 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5) processor with an optimized AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit, 512 MB of SDRAM, an 160 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM), a slot-loading 8X “Super Drive”, ATI Radeon 9600 graphics with 128 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 8X), an ambient light sensor and built-in stereo speakers, as well as 2 Firewire “400” and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also supports AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth, but the cards are optional and installed at the factory. The cooling system is CPU controlled and the in-built speakers are mounted beneath the 17 inches screen for the sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. The iMac G5/1.8 is shipped with Apple Keyboard and Apple mouse from the box. (more…)

iMac G5/1.8 17-Inches (ALS)

The iMac G5/1.8 with ambient light sensor was to replace the iMac G5/1.8 (M9249LL/A). But the upgrade went beyond the installing the sensor. The RAM and the hard drive capacity had been increased, as well as graphics and Internet channel capacity support. The iMac G5/1.8 17-inch (ALS) is the all-in-one desktop computer in a polycarbonate casing behind the 17-inches screen, mounted on an aluminum stand. The casing is approximately 2 inches deep and it can also be mounted on a wall or kiosk, for it meets the VESA standards. The iMac G5/1.8 17-inch (ALS) features a 1.8 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5) processor with an optimized AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit, 512 MB of SDRAM, an 160 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM), a slot-loading 8X ” Combo” Drive, ATI Radeon 9600 graphics with 128 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 8X), an ambient light sensor and built-in stereo speakers, as well as 2 Firewire “400” and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also supports AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth, but the cards are optional and installed at the factory. The cooling system is CPU controlled and the in-built speakers are mounted beneath the 17-inches screen for the sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. The iMac G5/1.8 is shipped with Apple Keyboard and Apple mouse from the box. (more…)

iMac G5/1.8 20-Inch

The iMac G5/1.8 with the 20-inch display is identical to the iMac G5/1.8 with the 17-inch display. It is the all-in-one desktop computer in a polycarbonate casing behind the 17” screen, mounted on an aluminum stand. The casing is approximately 2 inches deep and it can also be mounted on a wall or kiosk, for it meets the VESA standards. The iMac G5/1.8 17-inch features a 1.8 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5) processor with an optimized AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit, 256 MB of SDRAM, a 160 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM), a slot-loading 4X “Super” Drive, NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra graphics with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 8X), and built-in stereo speakers, as well as 2 Firewire “400” and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also supports AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth, but the cards are optional and installed at the factory. The cooling system is CPU controlled and the in-built speakers are mounted beneath the 17inch screen for the sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. The iMac G5/1.8 is shipped with Apple Keyboard and Apple mouse from the box. (more…)

iMac (17-Inch, 1.8GHz G5, Mid 2004)

The iMac (17-Inch, 1.8GHz G5, Mid 2004) is the all-in-one desktop computer in a polycarbonate casing behind the 17” screen, mounted on an aluminum stand. The casing is approximately 2 inches deep and it can also be mounted on a wall or kiosk, for it meets the VESA standards. The iMac (17-Inch, 1.8GHz G5, Mid 2004) features a 1.8 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5) processor with an optimized AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit, 256 MB of SDRAM, an 80 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM), a slot-loading 4X “Super” Drive, NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra graphics with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 8X), and built-in stereo speakers, as well as 2 Firewire “400” and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also supports AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth, but the cards are optional and installed at the factory. The cooling system is CPU controlled and the in-built speakers are mounted beneath the 17” screen for the sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. The iMac (17-Inch, 1.8GHz G5, Mid 2004) is shipped with Apple Keyboard and Apple mouse from the box. (more…)

iMac G5/1.6 17 Inches

The iMac G5/1.6 sets up the new standard in computers design. The hardware goes in a polycarbonate casing behind the LCD flat display. Approximately 2 inches deep, the casing is mounted on an aluminum stand but can also be mounted on a wall or kiosk, for it meets the VESA standards. The iMac G5/1.6 sports the processor with a completely new 64-bit architecture, the CPU controlled cooling system and the in-built speakers mounted beneath the 17 inches screen for the sound to bounce off the desk or other surface. The speakers’ grills also work as the vent ones. The iMac G5/1.6 17-inch features a 1.6 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5) processor with an optimized AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit, 256 MB of SDRAM, an 80 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM), an 8X “Combo” Drive, NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra graphics with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 8X), and built-in stereo speakers, as well as 2 Firewire “400” and 3 USB 2.0 ports. It also supports AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth, but the cards are optional and installed at the factory. (more…)

iMac G4/1.25 20-Inch FP (USB 2.0)

The iMac G4/1.25 20-inch “FP” has its hardware housed in a hemisphere about 10 inches high, while the 20” flat panel TFT monitor tops it on an adjustable steel arm. Due to the largest screen in the line-up the base hemisphere is made a bit heavier to counterbalance it. The iMac 4G “FP” with 20” monitor shares the hardware with the iMac G4/1.25 15” features a 1680 x 1050 TFT display, a 1.25 GHz PowerPC 7445 (G4) processor with the AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit, 256 MB of RAM (PC133 SDRAM), an 80.0 GB Ultra ATA/66 hard drive (7200 RPM), a tray-loading 4X “SuperDrive”, and NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra graphics with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 4X support). The fanless cooling is replaced with an internal fan. The internal speakers are swapped for the external optional ones. The model was available with Apple Keyboard and Apple Mouse. (more…)

iMac G4/1.25 17-Inches FP (USB 2.0)

The iMac G4/1.25 17 inches “FP” has its hardware housed in a hemisphere about 10 inches high, while the 17 inches flat panel TFT monitor tops it on an adjustable steel arm. The iMac G4 “FP” with 17” monitor is the first iMac with a processor that fast and GeForce 5200 graphics. But it is the screen that makes this iMac to stand out. It is a wide aspect ratio “cinema” type screen and displays 1440 x 900 pixels – a top choice for DVDs. The iMac G4/1.25 17-inch “FP” features a 1.25 GHz PowerPC 7445 (G4) processor with the AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit, 256 MB of RAM (PC133 SDRAM), an 80.0 GB Ultra ATA/66 hard drive (7200 RPM), a tray-loading 4X “SuperDrive”, and NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra graphics with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 4X support). The fanless cooling is replaced with an internal fan. The internal speakers are swapped for the external optional ones. The model was available with Apple Keyboard and Apple Mouse. (more…)

iMac 4G/1.0 15 Inches FP (USB 2.0)

The iMac 4G/1.0 15 inches “FP” has its hardware housed in a hemisphere about 10 inches high, while the 15 inches flat panel TFT monitor tops it on an adjustable steel arm. The iMac 4G “FP” with 15th monitor shares the processor and the hard disk drive capacity with the previous revisions. Yet, the video SDRAM was reduced. The 32x “Combo” drive makes up for that disadvantage, especially when compared with the previous model 4x drive. As to the ports and wireless connectivity, the iMac 4G/1.0 15-Inch “FP” got a USB 2.0 and the internal Bluetooth support but the latter is optional. The iMac 4G/1.0 features a 1.0 GHz PowerPC 7445 (G4) processor with the AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit, 256 MB of RAM (PC133 SDRAM), an 80.0 GB Ultra ATA/66 hard drive (7200 RPM), a tray-loading 32X “Combo” drive, and NVIDIA GeForce4 MX graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 4X support). The fanless cooling is replaced with an internal fan. The internal speakers are swapped for the external optional ones. The model was available with Apple Keyboard and Apple Mouse. The pre-installed OS is MacOS X 10.2 Jaguar. (more…)

iMac (17-inch, 1.0GHz G4, Early 2003 Flat Panel)

The iMac (17-inch, 1.0GHz G4, Early 2003 Flat Panel) has its hardware housed in a hemisphere about 10 inches high, while the 17 inches flat panel TFT monitor tops it on an adjustable steel arm. The iMac (17-inch, 1.0GHz G4, Early 2003 Flat Panel) features a 1.0 GHz PowerPC 7445 (G4) processor with the AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit, 256 MB of RAM (PC133 SDRAM), a 80.0 GB Ultra ATA/66 hard drive (7200 RPM), a tray-loading 4X “Super Drive”, and NVIDIA GeForce4 MX graphics with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 2X support). The fanless cooling is replaced with an internal fan. The internal speakers are swapped for the external optional ones. The model was available with Apple Keyboard and Apple Mouse. The pre-installed OS is MacOS X 10.2.3. (more…)

iMac G4/800 17-Inch (Flat Panel, 2002)

The iMac G4/800 has its hardware housed in a hemisphere about 10 inches high, while the 17” flat panel TFT monitor tops it on an adjustable steel arm. The iMac G4/800 features a 800 MHz PowerPC 7445 (G4) processor with the AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit, 256 MB of RAM (PC133 SDRAM), a 80.0 GB Ultra ATA/66 hard drive (5400 RPM), a tray-loading “Super Drive”, and NVIDIA GeForce4 MX graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 2X support). The fanless cooling is replaced with an internal fan. The internal speakers are swapped for the external optional ones. The model was available with Apple Keyboard and Apple Mouse. The pre-installed OS are MacOS X 10.1 and MacOS 9.2. (more…)

iMac (15-inch, 700 MHz G4, Early 2002)

The iMac (15-inch, 700 MHz G4, Early 2002) design is a great departure from the previous generation. All the hardware is housed in a hemisphere about 10 inches high, while the 15” flat panel TFT monitor tops it on an adjustable steel arm. The iMac (15-inch, 700 MHz G4, Early 2002) features a 700 MHz PowerPC 7441 (G4) processor 128 MB / 256 MB of RAM (PC133 SDRAM), a 40.0 GB Ultra ATA/66 hard drive (5400 RPM), a tray-loading CD-RW drive / DVD-ROM/CD-RW “Combo” Drive, and NVIDIA GeForce2 MX graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 2X support). The new housing turns out to be very demanding. Apple engineers had had to drop the fanless cooling in the first place and opt for an internal fan. There was no place for internal speakers either, so they had been swapped for the external optional ones. They were shipped with the Combo Drive model. Both models were shipped with white Apple Pro keyboard and mouse, later named simply Apple keyboard and Apple mouse. (more…)

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