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The Apple Mac mini ($499) is the least expensive new Macintosh computer you can buy. Like its previous iterations, it's built into a sleek aluminum unibody chassis, and is one of the more compact desktop PCs on the market. It's now less expensive, but sti...

The least expensive Mac you can buy. Plenty of connectivity options. Comes with iWork and iLife preloaded.

Not upgradable. No included keyboard or mouse. Only 4GB of memory. Memory upgrade options are expensive...

Apple's latest tiny desktop computer, the Mac mini, is in top form thanks to its excellent build quality, scads of connectivity options, good selection of preloaded software, and a really nice price...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2014-12-17 03:51:20
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In any event, the Mac Mini has finally seen a refresh to Intel's "Haswell" architecture. This should translate into faster CPU and GPU performance, along with better power efficiency for those who care about the latter in a stationary device. That's the g...

Affordable, Compact design, Decent connectivity, "Haswell" inside...

Upgrade options nixed, No quad-core in sight...

The long-overdue upgrade to "Haswell" power is welcome news for the Mac Mini family, though we're disappointed that no quad-core CPU option is available. Overall, a worthy refresh with a few annoying flaws. Read More…...
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The Mac mini (starting at $499) is the smallest and most affordable member of Apple's Mac family, and has the potential to be the most versatile. Its svelte design makes an attractive addition to your workspace, and unlike with a MacBook or an iMac, you g...

Attractive design, Thunderbolt 2 support, Useful OS X apps, Affordable...

Bigger and heavier than other mini PCs, No swappable components...

The Mac mini (late 2014 edition) is an affordable and attractive OS X machine, though it sacrifices the upgradability of previous models...
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maclife.com Updated: 2015-04-16 07:54:05
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After a couple of years of neglect, the Mac mini has been updated, bringing substantially faster graphics, speedier Wi-Fi, more (and quicker) Thunderbolt 2 connections, and a cheaper entry point. But at the same time we've lost the ability to upgrade the...

Much more capable graphics. Faster WiFi and ports.

A shame there's no quadcore option. It's a sealed package — even more so than before...
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Desktop computers aren't dead. Plenty of people use those anchored computers day in and day out, and for good reason: They're more powerful and less expensive than their mobile counterparts.The Mac mini has been Apple's on-again off-again de facto low-bud...

Cheapest Mac, even without serious upgrades, Small, quiet and still very powerful, Perfect for schools and kids...

Not upgradeable, iMac better choice if you need a display...
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It's easy to feel sorry for the Mac Mini. Apple went through all of its Macs last year, updating them with new Intel Haswell CPUs and 802.11ac Wi-Fi adapters and faster SSDs and (sometimes) Thunderbolt 2, while the Mini sat and waited for an upgrade that...

Better storage, Wi-Fi, and graphics performance than last year, Significantly lower idle power consumption, thanks to Haswell, Dual-core models should be faster than 2012's dual-core model, though not by much, Two Thunderbolt 2 ports for external expansio...

The second 2.5-inch drive bay is gone, The Mac Mini Server configuration is also gone, RAM is soldered to the motherboard, and the desktop is generally much harder to open up and work on, No 60Hz 4K support...
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The IPC3 is CompuLab's latest-generation Intense-PC. It may look similar to past IPC models, but is now equipped with the latest generation Intel Core CPUs while remaining fan-less and within an all-metal housing that's extremely durable.For those that ar...
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A Mac Mini is an affordable option for those who want the cleanliness and simplicity of MacOS without dropping too much cash for a more expensive Apple computer or laptop. If you're willing to sacrifice a bit of power and modernity, you can pick up a refu...

Compact, Quiet, Affordable, Efficient, OS Catalina compatible...

Mediocre processing power, No RAM upgrading...

A functional Mini computer at an affordable price.The 2014 refurbished Mac Mini would be better with upgrade options, but it's an excellent value even as is...
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A Mac Mini is an affordable option for those who want the cleanliness and simplicity of MacOS without dropping too much cash for a more expensive Apple computer or laptop. If you're willing to sacrifice a bit of power and modernity, you can pick up a refu...

Compact, Quiet, Affordable, Efficient, OS Catalina compatible...

Mediocre processing power, No RAM upgrading...

A functional Mini computer at an affordable price.The 2014 refurbished Mac Mini would be better with upgrade options, but it's an excellent value even as is...
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