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macworld.co.uk
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2013-11-16 12:56:58 |
Apple last updated the Mac mini in October 2012 so it's been a whole year now since it was last refreshed. It seems likely that the company will soon update its low priced Mac. We will update this preview with information based on our Mac mini review...
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pcadvisor.co.uk
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2013-11-16 12:56:58 |
Its now-famous square aluminium unibody sets a standard in build quality and design which is still many strides ahead of all the competition. It's delightfully minimal, with all connecting ports tucked away around the back. Notable among these are four US...
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pcauthority.com.au
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2013-11-16 12:56:58 |
Apple hasn't made any aesthetic changes to its latest Mac mini, but it didn't need to – it's still the best-looking small-form-factor PC on the market. Instead, all Apple's attentions are on the inside, starting with Fusion Drive, the SSD and hard disk hy...
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computeractive.co.uk
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2013-11-16 12:56:58 |
The Mac Mini is Apple's smallest and cheapest Mac. The basic design remains unchanged, consisting of a smart little aluminium box that's small enough to fit inside a biscuit tin.The cheapest model has been reduced from £529 to £499, while also being up...
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uk.hardware.info
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2013-11-16 12:57:02 |
Even when you look really close, the new Mac mini looks like a clone of the previous version. It's also more of an update than a complete overhaul, and that means it's still a very nice mini PC. It's a compact mini PC, that you can use as server (comb...
A mini PC for £679 or € 955. It has a fast processor and slow hard disk that you want to replace with a Fusion Drive or SSD, and no matter how you look at it, it's a lot of money for a mini PC. The slow 5400 rpm hard disk is really the deal-breaker here... |
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pocket-lint.com
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2013-11-16 12:57:02 |
Sitting here looking at our Windows-based desktop and, next to it, the Mac Mini, we're starting to wonder if the full-sized desktop is running toward the end of its lifespan. Sure, gamers want a big powerful machine with loads of cooling and a super-power...
Stylish, good connectivity, more than powerful enough for most tasks, cheapest Mac you can buy... 
Could have a better graphics system, HDMI output bug will annoy until next OS X update, still quite expensive really...
Intel graphics issue aside, we've enjoyed our time with the Mini. It really is powerful enough for most computer use. You could use this as your work PC all day, and never struggle with slowdowns or crashes. It's also prettier and smaller than almos... |
80%
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digitalversus.com
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2013-11-16 12:57:02 |
After years in existence, the Mac mini has been given yet another update with new, more powerful components. When we reviewed the 2011 Mac mini, we said, "Apple will have... With all of the announcements from Apple last week, one product that almost went...
Processing power, Quality design and materials, Great audio in/out...
No DVD (let alone Bluray) player, Lower graphics capabilities than 2011 model, Keyboard and mouse not included, High heat levels, Minor HDMI bugs (screen goes black for a couple of seconds), No Fusion Drive (HDD SSD) on the basic model...
Even after losing its dedicated graphics card (which makes it basically useless for gaming), the 2012 Mac mini is still one of the most powerful mini-computers around. And the design is still as stylish and well-built as they come. Its low graphics capabi... |
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channelpro.co.uk
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2013-11-16 12:57:04 |
Not all Apple’s additions offer good value, but the hardware is as enticing as ever, and the Ivy Bridge upgrade is worth havingRating: 3Average: 3 (1 vote) The latest Apple Mac Mini doesn't look any different to the previous model, but it didn’t need u...
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alphr.com
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2013-11-16 12:57:04 |
The latest Apple Mac mini doesn't look any different to the previous model, but it didn't need updating – it's still the most attractive small-form-factor PC on the market. Instead, Apple has made major changes on the inside, starting with Fusion Drive –...
Not all Apple's additions offer good value, but the hardware is as enticing as ever, and the Ivy Bridge upgrade is worth having... |
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businesscomputingworld.co.uk
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2013-11-16 12:57:05 |
This update to the humble Mac Mini has gone almost unnoticed amidst the headline-grabbing launch of the iPad Mini and the elegant new iMac. That’s a shame, as for many people―both home and business users―the Mac Mini is the ideal entry point into the king...
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pcadvisor.co.uk
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2013-11-16 12:57:05 |
Apple's tiny but perfectly-formed Mac mini makes no claims to be a media centre PC . It requires a little work to setup as a media centre, but its minuscule dimensions, minimal power consumption and flawless design make it more than a little tempting to d...
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theregister.co.uk
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2013-11-16 12:57:05 |
Update On 10 December 2012, Apple posted the called for Mac Mini HDMI-centric firmware update, after this review was written and published. We will be testing the machine with the new code, and will report back here shortly. I should say right up front t...
The woeful HDMI performance means I really can't give the 2012 Mac Mini the thumbs up. If Apple fixes this serious issue soon, I'll change my mind. I do like it. It's stylish, and while you might not want to pay extra for a good-looking box, you'd surely... |
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techradar.com
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2013-11-16 12:57:06 |
The Apple Mac mini has long been the cheapest way to own a Mac. Since its introduction in January 2005, the small form factor desktop Mac has offered a low-cost alternative to the all-in-one iMac or the high-end Mac Pro . Although it's sold without a keyb...
Excellent new processors, USB 3.0, Better integrated graphics, Faster memory...
No optical drive, No discrete graphics, No media centre software, SD card reader awkwardly placed...
The hackneyed old phrase, 'an evolution not a revolution' could (to use another hackneyed phrase) be written for the late 2012 Mac mini. With the Ivy Bridge processors and faster memory already having debuted on other Macs, it was inevitable they'd come... |
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itproportal.com
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2013-11-16 12:57:06 |
The Apple Mac mini (late 2012) may look identical to its predecessor Mac mini, but the machine has been updated with Intel's latest Ivy Bridge processor, faster USB 3.0 ports, and given a performance boost with Apple's new Fusion Drive (though that is an...
Intel Ivy Bridge processor, Large and responsive 1TB Fusion Drive, Considerably faster than its predecessor, Has USB 3.0, HDMI, and Thunderbolt ports, Smart aluminum unibody design...
Limited upgrade opportunities...
Note that our review machine’s configuration, with the added Fusion Drive, isn’t the cheapest Mac mini available by far at £879. Without the Fusion tech on board, and just a vanilla 1TB hard drive, the Core i7 Mac mini is £679 – and the base model, with... |
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pcadvisor.co.uk
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2013-11-16 12:57:11 |
Last year's Mac mini brought a number of drastic changes to the compact desktop computer: Core i5 processors that replaced the aging Core 2 Duo CPUs, Thunderbolt ports, and the discontinuation of a built-in SuperDrive. The new Mac mini may not be quite as...
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macworld.com.au
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2013-11-16 12:57:12 |
Last year’s Mac mini brought a number of drastic changes to the compact desktop computer: Core i5 processors that replaced the aging Core 2 Duo CPUs, Thunderbolt ports, and the discontinuation of a built-in SuperDrive. The new Mac mini may not be quite...
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goodgearguide.com.au
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2013-12-14 09:14:33 |
It didn't even rate its own press release in Apple's end-of-year refresh for its notebooks, desktops and tablets, but the Mac mini deserves some attention: it gets the same Ivy Bridge processor refresh and Fusion Drive storage tech that went into the new...
Upgraded internals keep the mini up to date...
It's no smaller or sleeker than the last model...
The updated Mac mini gets its makeover internally rather than externally, with Ivy Bridge processors and storage upgrades hidden inside the same cuboid chassis. We would have loved if it got even smaller than it already was, but we're not really going to... |
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tech.uk.msn.com
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2013-12-30 08:56:39 |
What's not?There's no DVD drive for ripping CDs and the accessories can be expensive.The bottom line:The easiest and cheapest way to enjoy hassle-free Mac computing at home. For style and performance, you can't buy better for the price tag - a slab of lux...
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pcadvisor.co.uk
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2014-01-17 01:35:48 |
Let's deal with the elephant in the room: the Mac mini and iMac are very different products. We're comparing them because some potential Mac purchasers are confused as to their relative merits, and a visit to the Apple website explains why. These days Ap...
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stuff.tv
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2014-03-20 03:17:54 |
The real star of the Mac Mini is the Ivy Bridge Intel Core i5 processor. This may 'only' be a laptop chip, but it's plenty powerful enough for everything up to and including video encoding. What's more, it's so efficient that the fan is barely audible, th...
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crn.com.au
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2014-03-23 03:26:54 |
Apple hasn't made any aesthetic changes to its latest Mac mini, but it didn't need to – it's still the best-looking small-form-factor PC on the market. Instead, all Apple's attentions are on the inside, starting with Fusion Drive, the SSD and hard disk hy...
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techlife.net
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2014-04-13 04:36:17 |
The 2012 version of Apple's Mac Mini, unveiled at the same event as the iPad Mini and the super-slim iMac, hasn't garnered as much attention as its spotlight-hogging counterparts, which isn't entirely fair. The unit builds on the strengths of the 2011 ver...
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techradar.com/au/
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2014-04-13 04:36:18 |
The Apple Mac mini has long been the cheapest way to own a Mac. Since its introduction in January 2005, the small form factor desktop Mac has offered a low-cost alternative to the all-in-one iMac or the high-end Mac Pro.Although it's sold without a keyboa...
Excellent new processors, USB 3.0, Better integrated graphics, Faster memory...
No optical drive, No discrete graphics, No media centre software, SD card reader awkwardly placed...
Mac news and reviews Apple Mac laptop reviews Apple Mac desktop reviews All our Apple news, features and reviews The late 2012 Mac mini refresh brings welcome improvements, but no real surprises. The step up to the new Ivy Bridge processors was inevitable... |
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macworld.co.uk
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2014-06-05 04:50:18 |
It's only 36 mm high. But the innocent-looking flat box with the rounded corners remains the most subversive little personal computer made by Apple Inc.The Apple Mac mini has long been the entry point for Mac ownership – first as the PowerPC G4 version in...
sleek, supreme build quality, quiet, high performance, USB 3.0...
Does not support PCI cards for upgrading, no builtin optical drive... |
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pcmag.com
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2013-11-16 12:57:10 |
The Apple Mac mini (Late 2012) may look the same—it is, after all identical to the Mac mini (Thunderbolt)—but it has been updated with Intel's latest Ivy Bridge processor, faster USB 3.0 ports, and given a performance boost with Apple's new Fusion drive...
Intel Ivy Bridge processor. Fusion Drive with 1.12TB capacity. Unchanged aluminum unibody design. Offers USB 3.0, HDMI, and Thunderbolt ports.
Limited upgrade opportunities...
The Apple Mac mini (Late 2012) is Apple's best yet, packing as much punch into its compact chassis as a full-size desktop, and offering the sizable, speedy Fusion drive... |
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computershopper.com
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2013-11-16 12:57:10 |
& Design When Apple rolls out a new Mac Mini desktop—roughly an annual event, these days—we usually see big changes in this small computer. And 2012 is proving no different. At its $599 price in its most basic configuration, with a dual-core Intel Cor...
Strong productivity and media performance, Quiet operation, Compact size, Fast drive performance with Fusion Drive option, USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt ports...
Expensive considering lack of peripherals, $250 price for Fusion Drive option seems high, No dedicated-graphics option...
Apple's latest Mac Mini adds "Ivy Bridge" power, USB 3.0 ports, and a hybrid-drive option for fast, roomy storage. It's an excellent, quiet performer for its size, but spendy, given the $250 premium for the Fusion Drive and the lack of peripherals in... |
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pcworld.in
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2013-11-16 12:57:10 |
With build-to-order options, the new makes a giant leap in performance. The $799 standard configuration Mac mini comes with a 2.3GHz quad-core Core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 5400-rpm 1TB hard drive. We customized it to include a 2.6GHz quad-core...
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engadget.com
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2013-11-16 12:57:12 |
More Info Mac Mini updated in two new flavors, at $599 for i5 dual-core and $999 for i7 quad-core server model iFixit opens up new Mac Mini, has no trouble putting it all back together again Mac mini review (mid 2011) October 23rd was mostly the iPad mini...
Attractive and compact design, Highspeed Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 ports, FusionDrive hybrid storage works intelligently, Affordable price for the specs...
Intel HD 4000 GPU not ideal for true desktop gaming, Still lacking optical drive...
The new mini brings USB 3.0, twice the standard RAM and optional hybrid storage. All told. you won't find another desktop this small, this powerful and this inexpensive... |
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theverge.com
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2014-01-12 01:20:43 |
I've been counting pennies ever since, waiting to see if it's truly time to upgrade my setup. I've now had a chance to live with both of Apple's new desktops, but am I buying? Should you?...
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techreviewsource.com
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2014-01-29 02:46:34 |
The Apple Mac mini (Late 2012) may look the same—it is, after all identical to the Mac mini (Thunderbolt)—but it has been updated with Intel's latest Ivy Bridge processor, faster USB 3.0 ports, and given a performance boost with Apple's new Fusion drive...
Intel Ivy Bridge processor. Fusion Drive with 1.12TB capacity. Unchanged aluminum unibody design. Offers USB 3.0, HDMI, and Thunderbolt ports.
Limited upgrade opportunities...
The Apple Mac mini (Late 2012) is Apple's best yet, packing as much punch into its compact chassis as a full-size desktop, and offering the sizable, speedy Fusion drive... |
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