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Apple Mac Mini - 2010 Edition - Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz/2.66GHz MC270

Based on 46 reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

25
Average:

8
Bad:

9

Pros

Noticeable improvements over previous models.
HDMI port.
RAM is easily upgraded.
Sleek aluminum design.
HDMI output.
Improved performance.
Extremely compact.
Brilliant design and packaging.
Silent operation.
Low power consumption.
SDXC card slot.
Adequately powerful hardware for general and home theater usage.
Unibody aluminum exterior.
Easy RAM upgrades.

Cons

Display and keyboard cost extra.
No Bluray drive.
So-so value.
More expensive than competing PCs.
Only 2GB of RAM.
Hard drive not user replaceable.
All the ports are located on the back and are difficult to reach.
Loses out on price-performance ratio.

By ConsumerSearch on May 01, 2011

The diminutive Mac mini is the most inexpensive Apple desktop. The mini was updated in 2010, and it now sports a stylish aluminum housing that matches Apple's other computers. It also has a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2 GB of RAM and a 320...

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By 5FWD on January 28, 2011

If you want a desktop Mac, but can’t face spending upwards of a grand, this is where it is. Pair it with your existing keyboard and monitor and you’ll not only save stacks of space, you’ll have the full Mac experience too.Best offers...

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By ConsumerSearch on November 01, 2010

The Mac mini is the only Apple desktop that costs less than $1,000. Although reviewers had mixed opinions about previous versions, most say that the new mini has made serious improvements. Apple switched the design from white plastic to sleek...

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By Ars Technica on October 05, 2010

Depending on what you do, and what benchmarks matter to you, this machine could either be a colossal failure or worth the extra cost if you're shopping for a new Mac Pro. Twelve cores may not always put up a good showing for efficiency, but this is...

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By Expert Reviews on August 20, 2010

The latest Mac Mini is a sleek and very well built mini PC, but it's underspecified and overpriced....

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By TechTree on August 20, 2010

The Mac mini is the stepping stone to the Mac club. It is the cheapest way you can use Mac OS legally. Unfortunately, the new mini is no longer cheap. The older version used to come in two models, one of which, although fairly stripped off, was quite...

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By IT PRO on August 12, 2010

The newest Mac Mini is a big improvement over the last version. Although we like the generally elegant design, it isn't perfect. There's still room for improvement, such as easier hard disk access and more conveniently located ports. It's a...

50
By Tech2 on July 29, 2010

PerformanceIn terms of design and form factor, PCs that come closest to this one are nettops, but the same cannot be said about performance. Be it for video editing, audio encoding, processing images using design suites, or for casual multimedia, the...

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By PCWorld India on July 27, 2010

The new Apple Mac mini (mid 2010) sells for a price of Rs. 44,900 -- priced higher than previous entry level Mac mini model. It packs in better, improved internal hardware compared to the older Mac minis and sports a slimmer unibody aluminum shell....

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By Mac|Life on July 23, 2010

The new Mac mini’s strong consumer-level performance, beautiful design, and good value make it a tempting choice, especially if you find the iMacs’ and MacBooks’ standard screens far too glossy. If replacing the hard drive were an...

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