The base level begins with a Sandy Bridge 2.3GHz processor and 2GB of RAM, plus 500GB of storage, with the middle option topping it with a 2.5GHz processor and 4GB of RAM. The server option may only have a 2.0GHz processor and 4GB of RAM, but it’s loaded with dual 500GB hard drives. All models run the new OS X Lion obviously, which is out today. [Apple]
Apple® today updated the Mac® mini with next generation Intel core processors, new discrete graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and Lion, the world’s most advanced operating system. The new Mac mini delivers up to twice the processor and graphics performance of the previous generation in the same amazingly compact and efficient aluminum design.* Starting at just $699, the new Mac mini is available for order today and in stores tomorrow.
“Mac mini delivers the speed and expandability that makes it perfect for the desktop, living room or office,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With faster processors, more powerful graphics and Thunderbolt in an incredibly compact, aluminum design, the new Mac mini is more versatile than ever.”
At just 7.7-inches square and 1.4-inches thin, the new Mac mini maintains its compact aluminum design while delivering amazing performance and graphics capabilities. Available in three different configurations, customers can choose a Mac mini with the latest dual-core Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 processors, AMD Radeon HD 6630M discrete graphics, or a quad-core Intel Core i7 powered server configuration. Designed without an optical disc drive, Mac mini can access the optical drives on other PCs and Macs, and works with the MacBook Air® SuperDrive®. Configure-to-order options include up to 8 GBs of memory, a faster 7200 RPM hard drive and a 256GB solid state drive.
Mac mini now comes with Thunderbolt I/O technology for expansion possibilities never before available to Mac mini users. With a Thunderbolt port, Mac mini can connect to peripherals such as high-performance storage devices, RAID arrays and the new Apple Thunderbolt Display, a stunning 27-inch IPS widescreen display that’s great for making FaceTime® HD video calls, surfing the Web and viewing movies and photos.
With ultra-fast Wi-Fi, you can wirelessly download apps from the Mac App Store™, get music and movies from iTunes®, back up data to Time Capsule® and share files with AirDrop, which makes transferring files quick and easy. Mac mini includes Bluetooth for wireless peripherals and four USB ports for easy connectivity for the wired and wireless devices you use every day.
The new Mac mini remains the world’s most energy efficient desktop, meets Energy Star 5.2 requirements and achieves EPEAT Gold status.** Mac mini has a highly recyclable aluminum enclosure, PVC-free components and cables, no brominated flame retardants and features material-efficient system and packaging designs.
Every new Mac mini comes with Mac OS® X Lion, the latest major release of Mac OS X, the world’s most advanced operating system, and iLife® apps for creating and sharing great photos, movies and music. Lion introduces more than 250 new features to the Mac, including Multi-Touch® gestures and system-wide support for full screen apps; Mission Control, an innovative view of everything running on your Mac; the Mac App Store, the best place to find and explore great software; Launchpad, a new home for all your apps; and a completely redesigned Mail app.
Anthony
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 11:33 PMThere’s no DVD drive… oh well, still a nice upgrade.
Padro
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 5:17 AMWhy the he’ll delete the disk drive? Was a great media centre until now! Going backwards apple!!
Big Windows
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 8:18 AMDear Padro… We are not interested in allowing you to use your own media in the Apple exosystem… We want you to pay for ours… always… eternally… Have you not twigged to this already?…
Pat Man
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 8:22 AMDon’t you mean moving forward. I haven’t used a DVD in over a year and my Mac mini is used as my complete media centre. External drive available if you want one.
TSH
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 10:48 AMSo, you bought all your movies on iTunes in that time?
Oscar
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 11:03 AMOf course not, you twat. He downloaded them!
Josh
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 8:55 AMI am glad to see they have dropped the price to be more in line with the US store. Yes we are still paying extra(about $120 if you take into consideration the exchange rate), but that is still very close and the only way to really get it cheaper now is to buy it while in the states yourself.
Adam
Friday, July 22, 2011 at 1:52 PMThe server model has a quad core CPU instead of dual core, so it’s by far the best model CPU wise.