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- Reviewed on: 06/19/2006
Apple Mac mini G4
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- Processor: PowerPC G4 (1.42 GHz)
- RAM installed: 512 MB DDR SDRAM
- Hard drive: 80 GB Standard
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Apple recently updated the Mac Mini with Intel Core Solo and Core Duo chips. Apple no longer sells models with the older PowerPC G4 processors, but you can still find such units available at various online resellers. Since the Intel-based models aren't any more expensive and they promise better performance and include more features, such as Front Row and a remote control, there's no reason to choose a G4-based Mac Mini unless you find a great deal as resellers clear out their old inventory. For our most recent coverage, read our review of the Mac Mini Core Duo.
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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 88
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 1070 reviews of Apple Mac Mini G4 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 65046 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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machome.com
Editors' rating: 60
Summary: In use, the Mac Mini performed better than our expectations, trouncing a 1.2GHz iBook G4 in most areas and holding up surprisingly well against a 1.8GHz iMac G5 in our speed tests (see table for results). iLife '05 is a joy to play with (the iPhoto 5 ...
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macformat.co.uk
Editors' rating: 100
Summary: While you can get a PC with screen and keyboard for this money, it's unlikely to have the build quality and sheer style of the Mac Mini.
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techradar.com
Editors' rating: 70
Summary: But, the price looks right compared to the US, so we may have our relatively weak currency to blame
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macworld.co.uk
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: These new Mac mini models are good value, and Apple made an excellent choice in dropping the underpowered Core Solo model. As a budget Mac, a home server, or a set-top box, the Mac mini's price and size make it a versatile system. If you're a gamer, ...
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fwd.five.tv
Editors' rating: 60
Summary: Flat-sharing urban professionals and well-heeled young parents will adore the Mini's stripped down style and plug-and-play simplicity. Anyone else might decide to sacrifice some design kudos and enjoy a cheaper, more powerful Windows system instead
Apple Mac mini G4
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