Apple Mac Mini is a small form factor computer. Yes, it is uncommonly small for a desktop computer, just 7.7 inches square and 1.4 inches tall. One more surprising fact is that it weights just 2.7 pounds (1.22 kg).
Apple also marketed this computer as BYODKM (Bring Your Own Display, Keyboard, and Mouse). You will need to use any compatible display, keyboard and mouse. This product is primarily aimed towards user’s who are switching from Windows PC to Mac.
Apple Mac Mini Configuration and Prices
Configuration 1
Processor: 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 with 3MB on-chip shared L3 cache
Memory: 2GB of 1333MHz DDR3 memory
Storage: 500GB (5400 rpm) hard drive
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor with 288MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
OS: OS X Lion
Apple Mac Mini Price in India: Rs 33,900 (INR)
Configuration 2
Processor: 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 with 3MB on-chip shared L3 cache
Memory: 4GB of 1333MHz DDR3 memory
Storage: 500GB hard drive
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6630M graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR5 memory
OS: OS X Lion
Apple Mac Mini Price: Rs 44,900 (INR)
Apple Mac mini with Lion Server
Processor: 2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
Memory: 4GB of 1333MHz DDR3 memory
Storage: Dual 500GB 7200-rpm hard drives
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor with 384MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
OS X Lion Server
OS X Lion
Apple Mac Mini Lion Server Price: Rs 54,900 (INR)
Please note that optical drive is not built in Mac Mini 2011 refresh. Prior to the 2011 revision, all models, except the mid 2010 server model, came with an internal optical disc drive. Consider this as a cost cutting factor by Apple.
Common features on all Mac Mini Models:
Video Support:
- Thunderbolt port with support for up to 2560-by-1600 resolution
- HDMI port with support for up to 1920-by-1200 resolution
- DVI output using HDMI to DVI Adapter (included)
- Support for dual display and video mirroring
Audio:
- Audio line in minijack (digital/analog)
- Audio line out/headphone minijack (digital/analog)
- HDMI port supports multichannel audio output
- Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
- Built-in speaker
Connections and expansions:
- Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps)
- FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
- Four USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
- HDMI port
- SDXC card slot
- Gigabit Ethernet port
- Audio in/out
Communications:
- Wi-Fi: 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
- Ethernet: 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Prices mentioned here are taken from official site.