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Apple Mac Mini (1.25GHz)
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Apple Mac Mini (1.25GHz)

Apple Mac Mini Core Duo (1.83GHz)
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Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)
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Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz)
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Price Check Prices $783.50 to $799.00 $389.00 to $899.00 $1,748.99 to $1,949.00 $1,148.99 to $1,213.27
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Release date January 22, 2005 August 08, 2007 September 06, 2006 April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
The Bottom Line Apple trimmed some corners to keep the Mac Mini's price so low, but its great design and big software bundle make it a winner among budget PCs. The Mac Mini remains unique as the smallest mainstream desktop, but competition from Dell and HP has narrowed the gap in features while also offering room for expansion, and at a better price. If your goal is saving space, the Mac Mini is a winner. If you'd rather get the best deal, there are better options. The Apple Mac Mini is an unquestioned winner among budget desktops, but HP has a small-form-factor PC whose feature set will woo many would-be Mac Mini buyers. A slight bump to the specifications for the same price in addition to a much appreciated option to upgrade the graphics means the 24-inch iMac keeps the Editors' Choice it earned last year when the brushed-aluminum-and-glass design was first introduced. Apple's smaller-scale iMac remains our favorite all-in-one. And while its looks, its ease of use, and its performance are all selling points, Windows PCs are starting to catch up (at least with the latter). A few components could also stand an update, but in general you'll find the 20-inch iMac a remarkable computer for its price.
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Features
Graphics Controller AGP 4x - ATI Radeon 9200 - 32 MB
Intel GMA 950
Intel GMA 950
PCI Express x16 - ATI Radeon HD 2600PRO - 256 MB
PCI Express x16 - ATI Radeon HD 2400XT - 128 MB
Storage Removable None - None
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Floppy Drive None
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Optical Storage (2nd) None
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Storage Controller IDE ( IDE ) ; None
Serial ATA ; None
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Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
Type Personal computer
Personal computer
Personal computer
Personal computer
Personal computer
Hard Drive (2nd) None - None
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Printer None
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Processor Main Features Info unavailable Info unavailable Intel Execute Disable Bit
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology