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Apple Mac Mini Core Duo (1.83GHz) comparison

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Apple Mac Mini Core Duo (1.83GHz)
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Apple Mac Mini Core Duo (1.83GHz)

HP Pavilion Slimline s7600e (1.6 GHz, 80 GB HDD)
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HP Pavilion Slimline s7600e (1.6 GHz, 80 GB HDD)

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Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)
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Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz)
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Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz)

Price $389.00 to $899.00 $783.50 to $799.00 Check Prices $1,748.99 to $1,949.00 $1,148.99 to $1,213.27
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Release date September 06, 2006 August 08, 2007 October 01, 2006 April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
The Bottom Line The Apple Mac Mini is an unquestioned winner among budget desktops, but HP has a small-form-factor PC whose feature set will woo many would-be Mac Mini buyers. The Mac Mini remains unique as the smallest mainstream desktop, but competition from Dell and HP has narrowed the gap in features while also offering room for expansion, and at a better price. If your goal is saving space, the Mac Mini is a winner. If you'd rather get the best deal, there are better options. HP's new Slimline Pavilion s7600e strikes a near-perfect balance of size, features, value, and support. Apple's Mac Mini might be more attractive, but there's almost nothing it can do that this small-form-factor Windows PC can't do better, and for less. If you're looking for a general-purpose desktop or a small, affordable PC to send media files to your TV, this should be your pick. A slight bump to the specifications for the same price in addition to a much appreciated option to upgrade the graphics means the 24-inch iMac keeps the Editors' Choice it earned last year when the brushed-aluminum-and-glass design was first introduced. Apple's smaller-scale iMac remains our favorite all-in-one. And while its looks, its ease of use, and its performance are all selling points, Windows PCs are starting to catch up (at least with the latter). A few components could also stand an update, but in general you'll find the 20-inch iMac a remarkable computer for its price.
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Features
Graphics Controller Intel GMA 950
Intel GMA 950
NVidia GeForce 6150LE
PCI Express x16 - ATI Radeon HD 2600PRO - 256 MB
PCI Express x16 - ATI Radeon HD 2400XT - 128 MB
Storage Removable None
None
None
None
None
Floppy Drive None
None
None
None
None
Optical Storage (2nd) None
None
None
None
None
Storage Controller Serial ATA ; None
Serial ATA ; None
Serial ATA ; IDE
Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
Type Personal computer
Personal computer
Personal computer
Personal computer
Personal computer
Hard Drive (2nd) - None
- None
- None
- None
- None
Printer None
None
None
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None
Processor Main Features Intel Execute Disable Bit
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
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