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Apple Mac Mini Core Duo (1.83GHz) comparison

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Price $240.00 $649.99 $489.99 $1,698.95 to $1,699.00
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Average user rating
Release date September 06, 2006 June 28, 2009 October 20, 2009
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. 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. 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. 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.
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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
Info unavailable256 MB GDDR3 SDRAM
Floppy DriveNone
None
Info unavailableNone
Optical Storage (2nd)None
None
None
None
Storage ControllerSerial ATA ; None
Serial ATA ; None
Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
TypePersonal computer
Personal computer
Personal computer
Personal computer
Hard Drive (2nd)- None
- None
- None
- None
PrinterNone
None
None
None
Processor Main FeaturesIntel Execute Disable Bit
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Optical StorageDVD±RW (+R DL)
DVD±RW (±R DL)
DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM with Labelflash Technology
DVD±RW (±R DL)
Hard Drive (3rd)Info unavailableNone
None
None
RAM512 MB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300
1 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz
4 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 800 MHz
4 GB (installed) / 16 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz - PC3-8500
Cache Memory2 MB L2 cache
3 MB L2 cache
4 MB L2 cache
3 MB L2 cache
Dimensions (WxDxH)6.5 in x 6.5 in x 2 in
6.5 in x 6.5 in x 2 in
4.2 in x 13 in x 10.7 in
25.6 in x 8.1 in x 20.4 in
OS ProvidedApple MacOS X 10.4
Apple MacOS X 10.5
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Apple MacOS X 10.6
Processor1 x Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz ( Dual-Core )
1 x Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz ( Dual-Core )
1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 / 2.33 GHz ( Quad-Core )
1 x Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Hard Drive1 x 80 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150
1 x 120 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150
1 x 640 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300
1 x 1 TB - Standard - Serial ATA-300
Weight2.9 lbs
2.9 lbs
11.9 lbs
30.4 lbs
Product DescriptionApple Mac mini Mac Mini - Core Duo 1.83 GHz
Apple Mac mini Mac Mini - Core 2 Duo 2 GHz TFT active matrix
Gateway SX2800-01 - Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33 GHz
Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz - 27 in TFT active matrix
Voltage RequiredAC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
Info unavailableAC 120/230 V
Graphics ControllerIntel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Shared video memory (UMA)
Intel GMA X4500 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
ATI Radeon HD 4670
Product Form FactorDesktop slimline
Desktop slimline
Tower
All-in-one
CommunicationsNone
None
Fax / modem - 56 Kbps
None
Audio OutputSound card - Stereo
Sound card
Sound card - 5.1 channel surround
Sound card - Stereo
Cache Per Processor2 MB
3 MB
Info unavailable3 MB
Environmental StandardsYes
Yes , EPEAT Gold
Info unavailableYes
MonitorNone.
None. - TFT active matrix
None.
LCD display - 27 in - TFT active matrix
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