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Price $438.99 to $448.53 Check Prices $1,698.95 to $1,699.00 $549.00
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Average user rating
Release date June 28, 2009 October 20, 2009 August 08, 2007
The Bottom Line Gateway's SX2800-01 offers a strong combination of performance and features all wrapped up in a design that fully embraces the merits of a slim tower PC. We recommend this system to anyone looking for a fast, affordable desktop for the home office, the living room, or anywhere in between. While we're still impressed with the Mac Mini's ability to pack so much into a tight package, Apple can't get away from its PC competitors that offer more features for less money. If saving space and the Mac OS are dominating factors, then the new Mac Minis are a viable option, but your dollar will stretch much further with a budget Windows desktop. Apple's new 27-inch iMac will charm plenty of you with its screen size alone. Fortunately, that won't lead you astray. Behind its expansive display, Apple has packed one of the fastest all-in-ones available, and added a few useful extras to sweeten the deal. This iMac isn't perfect, but its positives far outweigh its negatives. We can think of few users to whom we wouldn't recommend this system. 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.
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Features
Storage RemovableNone
None
None
None
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Video MemoryInfo unavailable128 MB DDR3 SDRAM
256 MB GDDR3 SDRAM
Info unavailable
Floppy DriveInfo unavailableNone
None
None
Optical Storage (2nd)None
None
None
None
Storage ControllerSerial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
Serial ATA ; None
Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
Serial ATA ; None
TypePersonal computer
Personal computer
Personal computer
Personal computer
Hard Drive (2nd)- None
- None
- None
- None
PrinterNone
None
None
None
Optical StorageDVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM with Labelflash Technology
DVD±RW (±R DL)
DVD±RW (±R DL)
DVD±RW (±R DL)
RAM4 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 800 MHz
1 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz
4 GB (installed) / 16 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz - PC3-8500
1 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300
Hard Drive (3rd)None
None
None
None
Cache Memory4 MB L2 cache
3 MB L2 cache
3 MB L2 cache
4 MB L2 cache
Dimensions (WxDxH)4.2 in x 13 in x 10.7 in
6.5 in x 6.5 in x 2 in
25.6 in x 8.1 in x 20.4 in
6.5 in x 6.5 in x 2 in
OS ProvidedMicrosoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Apple MacOS X 10.5
Apple MacOS X 10.6
Apple MacOS X 10.5
Processor1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 / 2.33 GHz ( Quad-Core )
1 x Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz ( Dual-Core )
1 x Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz ( Dual-Core )
1 x Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Hard Drive1 x 640 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300
1 x 120 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150
1 x 1 TB - Standard - Serial ATA-300
1 x 120 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150
Weight11.9 lbs
2.9 lbs
30.4 lbs
2.9 lbs
Product DescriptionGateway SX2800-01 - Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33 GHz
Apple Mac mini Mac Mini - Core 2 Duo 2 GHz TFT active matrix
Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz - 27 in TFT active matrix
Apple Mac mini Mac Mini - Core 2 Duo 2 GHz
Voltage RequiredInfo unavailableAC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
Graphics ControllerIntel GMA X4500 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Shared video memory (UMA)
ATI Radeon HD 4670
Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Product Form FactorTower
Desktop slimline
All-in-one
Desktop slimline
CommunicationsFax / modem - 56 Kbps
None
None
None
Cache Per ProcessorInfo unavailable3 MB
3 MB
4 MB
Audio OutputSound card - 5.1 channel surround
Sound card
Sound card - Stereo
Sound card - Stereo
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableYes , EPEAT Gold
Yes
Yes , EPEAT Silver
MonitorNone.
None. - TFT active matrix
LCD display - 27 in - TFT active matrix
None.
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