Apple Mac mini MC438B/A

With its sleek aluminum design, a removable bottom panel for easy access to memory, and a space-saving built-in power supply, Mac mini is pretty incredible. No matter how you look at it.

Full metal jacket.
Mac mini features an all-new, 1.4-inch-thin aluminum enclosure. It's called the unibody -- a seamless enclosure carved from a single, solid block of aluminum. The unibody construction was originally developed for Apple's MacBook Pro. It's created using computer numerical control, or CNC, machines -- the same kind used by the aerospace industry to build mission-critical spacecraft components. This ensures absolute precision of every component of the Mac mini enclosure. Not to mention a stunning aluminum fit and finish that will make any desk proud.

Size wise.
It makes the most of every micron.
You may notice something missing from this Mac mini: the power supply. Actually, its power supply is built in. So there's no bulky brick, and there are fewer cables to connect. Which means Mac mini takes up even less space than before. A removable panel on the bottom of Mac mini makes upgrading the memory virtually painless. And once you're inside, you'll see how clean and organized Mac mini is. With attention paid to the tiniest detail. Like the air intake and vents. They're practically invisible. And when the fan is running, you'll barely hear it. It's kind of surprising how so much fits into something so mini.

Many ports. Major possibilities.
Now Mac mini makes it easier than ever to hook up to an HDTV or digital display using the HDMI port and Mini DisplayPort. There's also a built-in SD card slot so you can grab photos and videos from your digital still or video camera. And even though Mac mini is ultracompact, there's no shortage of ports. Which means the possibilities are endless. When you connect your peripherals and devices to Mac mini, you'll notice that even the back has been carefully considered. And on the front of Mac mini is the fast, slot-loading SuperDrive for playing DVDs and CDs -- or burning your own.

The world's most energy-efficient desktop computer.
What Mac mini doesn't do could be its biggest feat. It doesn't waste energy. When Mac mini is idle, it consumes less than 10 watts -- a 25 percent reduction from the previous generation.* No other desktop computer does that. Mac mini is made from highly recyclable aluminum. And its redesigned, lighter package makes it more efficient to ship.

An incredibly compatible computer.
If you already have it, chances are you can use it with Mac mini. Plug in your own display, keyboard, and mouse. Turn it on. And just like that, everything works together. You can even swap peripherals with another desktop computer. That's one of the great things about Mac mini. You can mix and match it with just about anything.

Mac mini comes to the big screen.
It's easy to connect Mac mini to the biggest screen in the house -- your HDTV -- courtesy of a built-in HDMI port. Plug in one HDMI cable and start enjoying content on your Mac mini in brilliant HD. Like movies and TV shows from iTunes, the Internet, and your photo library. There's also a handy control that lets you easily adjust the output on Mac mini to fill even the biggest HDTV screen. And when you just want to listen to music, you can play your entire iTunes collection through your home entertainment center, or stream it to a set of speakers in any room via an AirPort Express Base Station.

Plenty of ports make it ready for anything.
Mac mini makes things happen. It can connect to any digital display right out of the box. In addition to HDMI, Mac mini comes with both Mini DisplayPort output and an HDMI-to-DVI adapter, so it's ready to connect to the Apple LED Cinema Display or a third-party display you already have. You can even connect two displays to see more of your photos, movies, and files. And there's a built-in SD card slot, which makes it easy to grab photos and videos from your digital still or video camera. Mac mini gives you ports galore: four USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 800 port, so you can plug in your keyboard, mouse, iPod, iPhone, iPad, digital camera, DV camcorder, external hard drive, printer, and just about any other device you use.

Souped-up graphics.
Mac mini refuses to act its size. It gives you next-generation NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics -- the fastest integrated graphics processor on the market today -- and speedy DDR3 memory. With 48 processing cores and 256MB of shared video memory, this graphics processor delivers up to twice the performance of the previous generation. It brings more pixel-pushing power to the latest 3D games and graphics-intensive applications. And you'll notice a big difference when you work with high-resolution photos and high-definition video. The most surprising part? You don't have to sacrifice efficiency for speed. The NVIDIA GeForce 320M is more energy efficient than its predecessor. All of which proves you really can do more with less.

More memory. More oomph.
A little Mac mini goes a long way. With up to 8GB of memory, Mac mini supports twice the memory of the previous generation. So now you can run more applications at the same time. Mac mini is powered by a 2.4GHz or 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, with a superfast 1066MHz frontside bus and 3MB of L2 cache for a nice little performance boost. Which goes to show that size can be deceiving.

Instant connection.
The latest 802.11n wireless technology is built into every Mac mini. It automatically connects to your Wi-Fi network, so you can get right down to surfing the web, printing, and streaming your music wirelessly. Bluetooth wireless technology is also built in, so you can connect accessories such as a wireless keyboard and mouse.

Personal space.
Now you can get a 320GB or 500GB hard drive1 and pack in your photo libraries, movies, music, files, and more, more, more. You can also play and burn all the DVDs and CDs you want with the fast, slot-loading SuperDrive.

DIY memory.
Thanks to a removable bottom panel, now it's easy to open Mac mini and add memory. Just a slight twist of the panel, and you're inside Mac mini. Simply pop your memory into the SO-DIMM slot, then twist the panel back on. And you're done.

Feature	Detail
Technical details
Chassis type	Ultra Small Form Factor
Processor
Processor clock speed	2660MHz
Number of processors installed	1pcs
Processor model	-
Processor family	Intel Core 2 Duo
Multi core type	2
Disk drive
Total storage capacity	1000GB
Hard disk interface	Serial ATA
Hard disk rotational speed	7200RPM
Floppy drive installed	N
Number of hard drives installed	2
Memory
Internal memory	4096MB
Memory slots	2
Internal memory type	DDR3
Maximum internal memory	8GB
Memory layout	2 x 2048MB
Optical drive
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL
CD read speed	24x
CD write speed	24x
CD rewrite speed	24x
Display
Display included	N
Connectivity
IEEE 1394/Firewire ports quantity	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4
Serial ports quantity	0
Parallel ports quantity	0
PS/2 ports quantity	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1
Microphone, line-in jack	Y
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity	1
DVI port	Y
Speaker/ headphone/ line-out jack	1
HDMI ports quantity	1
DisplayPorts quantity	1
USB 3.0 ports quantity	0
Weight & dimensions
Width	197mm
Depth	197mm
Height	36mm
Weight	1370g
Energy management
Power requirements	100-240V AC, 50-60Hz
Power supply	85W
Environmental conditions
Operating altitude	3000m
Storage temperature range (T-T)	-40 - 47°C
Operating relative humidity range	5 - 95%
Operating temperature range (T-T)	10 - 35°C
Networking
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Cabling technology	10/100/1000 Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data transfer rates	1000Mbit/s
Wireless LAN (WLAN) connection	Y
Ethernet LAN connection	Y
Colour
Colour of product	White
Sound emission
Acoustic pressure emissions	18dB
Video
Graphic adapter	NVIDIA GeForce 320M
Graphics adapter manufacturer	NVIDIA GeForce
Maximum graphic adapter memory	256MB
Integrated video adapter (UMA/GMA)	Y
Storage media
Compatible memory cards	SD
Card reader integrated	Y
TV tuner
TV tuner integrated	N
Operating system/software
Operating system provided	Mac OS X Server Snow Leopard
Bundled software	iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools
Mac compatibility	Y
Wireless LAN features
Wireless technology	802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth	Y
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR
Management features
Handheld remote control	N