Mac Mini
The Mac Mini is a personal computer made by Apple Inc. It is small for a desktop computer, at 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) square and 2 inches (5.1 cm) tall. It was introduced on January 22, 2005. The newest model came out on November 2020. It weighs 2.9 pounds (1.31 kg). The Mac Mini's power supply is outside of the machine. It is about one third of the size of the computer itself.
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 Apple Mac Mini | |
| Manufacturer | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| Type | Desktop |
| Release date | November 2024 (current release) January 22, 2005 (first Release) |
| Operating system | macOS |
| Power | 60-150 W |
| CPU | Apple M1 (current model)Intel Core i-series Intel Core 2 Duo Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo PowerPC G4 (first release) |
| Memory | 128, 256, 512 MB, 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 30, 40, 60, 80, 120, 160, 240, 320, 500 GB HDD, or 128, 256, 512GB, 1, 2 or 4 TB SSD |
| Dimensions | 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) square and 2 inches (5.1 cm) tall |
| Weight | 2.9 pounds (1.31 kg) |
| Predecessor | Intel Core 2 Duo (current model) Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo PowerPC G4 (original release) |
The Mac Mini is the first Macintosh desktop to not ship with a keyboard or mouse. Also, it does not come with a display. The Mac Mini is mainly intended for buyers who are "switchers" (users moving from PC/Windows to Mac) who already own a display, USB keyboard and a mouse. Others could easily buy these if needed.[1]
The Apple M1 model came with 8 or 16 GB RAM, 256 GB, 1, 2 or 4 TB solid-state drive. It costed $699.
The Apple M4 model was released in November 2024 and comes with 16 or 24 GB RAM, 512 GB, 1, 2, 4, or 8 TB solid-state drive. It costs $599.[2]
References
- ↑ Apple unveils low-cost 'Mac mini' (2005-01-11)BBC News. Retrieved 3 March 2009.
- ↑ Charlton, Hartley. Apple Announces Redesigned Mac Mini With M4 and M4 Pro Chips, Two Front USB-C Ports, and More. MacRumors. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
