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Apple Mac mini Core i5 2.5 GHz

Product code:
P117926P | MC816b/A
  • Processor - 1 x Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core )
  • Memory - 4 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz
  • Hard Drive - 1 x 500 GB - standard - Serial ATA-300
  • Cache Memory - 3 MB L3 Cache
  • Networking - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0
  • Operating System - Apple MacOS X 10.7
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Apple Mac mini Core i5 2.5 GHz

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Compatability Mac mini features a 1.4-inch-thin seamless unibody enclosure carved from a single, solid block of aluminum. 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.

The power supply is built right into Mac mini. So there's no bulky brick, and there are fewer cables to connect. A removable panel on the bottom makes upgrading the memory completely painless. And once you're inside, you'll see how clean and organized Mac mini is. With attention paid to the tiniest details. Like the air intake vent. It's practically invisible. And when the fan is running, you'll barely hear it. Mac mini is full of big ideas.

Built-in Thunderbolt technology lets you daisy-chain up to six Thunderbolt peripherals, including the Apple Thunderbolt Display, to a single port. It also supports Mini DisplayPort peripherals you might already have, including the Apple LED Cinema Display. The HDMI port lets you connect Mac mini to your HDTV with a single cable. And a built-in SDXC card slot makes speedy work of transferring photos and videos from your digital cameras.

Mac mini is designed without an optical disc drive. Because these days, you don't need one. It's easier than ever to download music and movies from the iTunes Store. And you can download apps from the Mac App Store with a click. So what did Apple do with all the extra space? Apple squeezed in more powerful processors, advanced graphics, and Thunderbolt technology. And removing the optical drive gave Apple room to do one more thing with Mac mini: lower its price. If you still want to burn discs, consider the external MacBook Air SuperDrive, which connects to Mac mini with a USB cable.

The 2.5GHz Mac mini features a discrete AMD Radeon HD graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR5 memory. That brings up to twice the power to graphics-intensive applications and gives you a super-responsive gaming experience.2 The Intel HD Graphics processor in the 2.3GHz Mac mini delivers plenty of power for everyday tasks like managing photos and editing HD video.

The Thunderbolt port lets you connect up to six Thunderbolt devices, including the Apple Thunderbolt Display. You can also daisy-chain an Apple LED Cinema Display. Have a third-party display? Use the HDMI port and HDMI to DVI adapter that comes with Mac mini to connect it. You can even connect two displays to see more of your photos, movies, and documents at the same time.

A built-in SDXC card slot makes it easy to grab all those photos and videos from your digital cameras. And four USB 2.0 ports and a FireWire 800 port let you plug in your keyboard, mouse, iPod, iPhone, iPad, digital camera, DV camcorder, external hard drive, printer, and just about any other device you use.

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.

Plug your own display, keyboard, and mouse into Mac mini. Turn it on. And just like that, everything works together. That's one of the great things about Mac mini. You can mix and match it with almost anything.

It's easy to connect Mac mini to the biggest screen in the house - your HDTV - courtesy of a built-in HDMI port. All it takes is one HDMI cable to start enjoying movies and TV shows from iTunes, surfing the web, and flipping through your photo library, all in brilliant HD. There's also a handy control that lets you 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.

Apple Mac mini - DTS - 1 x Core i5 2.5 GHz - RAM 4 GB - HDD 1 x 500 GB - Radeon HD 6630M - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 - MacOS X 10.7 - Monitor : none

Specifications

Basic Specifications

Manufacturer's Part Number
MC816b/A
EAN
885909455522
Video Memory
256 MB GDDR5 SDRAM
Type
Personal computer
Networking
Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0
Power
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Monitor
None.
RAM
4 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz - PC3-10600
Hard Drive
1 x 500 GB - standard - Serial ATA-300
Weight
1.22 kg
Card Reader
Yes
Audio Output
Sound card - stereo
Cache Per Processor
3 MB
OS Provided
Apple MacOS X 10.7
Graphics Controller
AMD Radeon HD 6630M
Product Description
Apple Mac mini Core i5 2.5 GHz
Storage Controller
Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
Form Factor
Desktop slimline
Dimensions (WxDxH)
19.7 cm x 19.7 cm x 3.6 cm
Environmental Standards
ENERGY STAR Qualified
Localisation
English / United Kingdom
Processor
1 x Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Cache Memory
3 MB L3 Cache
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year warranty

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
10 °C
Max Operating Temperature
35 °C
Humidity Range Operating
5 - 95% (non-condensing)
Sound Emission
16 dBA

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified
Yes

Networking

Networking
Network adapter - integrated
Wireless LAN Supported
Yes
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0

Cache Memory

Type
L3 Cache
Installed Size
3 MB
Cache Per Processor
3 MB

Monitor

Monitor Type
None.

General

Type
Personal computer
Product Form Factor
Desktop slimline
Built-in Devices
Speaker, antenna
Width
19.7 cm
Depth
19.7 cm
Height
3.6 cm
Weight
1.22 kg
Localisation
English / United Kingdom

Operating System / Software

OS Provided
Apple MacOS X 10.7
Software
Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple iLife, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences

Graphics Controller

Graphics Processor / Vendor
AMD Radeon HD 6630M
Video Memory
256 MB GDDR5 SDRAM
Digital Video Standard
Digital Visual Interface (DVI), High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Max Monitors Supported
2

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slot(s)
2 (total) / 0 (free) x memory - SO DIMM 204-pin
Interfaces
1 x Thunderbolt - Apple mini-DisplayPort ¦ 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) - 9 pin FireWire 800 ¦ 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOS Link ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOS Link ¦ 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 ¦ 1 x display / video - HDMI

RAM

Installed Size
4 GB / 8 GB (max)
Technology
DDR3 SDRAM
Memory Speed
1333 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance
PC3-10600
Form Factor
SO DIMM 204-pin
Configuration Features
2 x 2 GB

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 1 year ¦ Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days

Storage Controller

Type
1 x Serial ATA - integrated
Controller Interface Type
Serial ATA-300

Audio Output

Type
Sound card - integrated
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Speaker(s)
1 x mixed channel

Card Reader

Type
Card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card

Storage

Hard Drive
1 x 500 GB - standard - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm

Miscellaneous

Cables Included
HDMI-DVI adapter
Features
Aluminum enclosure

Processor

Type
Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz
Multi-Core Technology
Dual-Core
64-bit Computing
Yes
Installed Qty
1
Max Supported Qty
1

Power

Device Type
Power supply
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Consumption Operational
85 Watt
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