Mac minis get processor boost: Core 2 Duos now included

[Published Tuesday, August 7th]

Though there was no official press release, Apple today refreshed the Mac mini line, making one key chage: the processors have been upgraded from 1.66 GHz or 1.83 GHz Core Duo to 1.83 or 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Apple says the updates make the Mac mini nearly 40% faster on its benchmark scale. The new Mac minis also ship with iLife '08.

Otherwise, specs are unchanged:

• Apple Remote with Front Row
• Up to 2GB memory4
• Intel GMA 950 graphics processor
• DVI connector, VGA adapter
• Slot-loading optical drive
• Up to 160GB hard drive4
• Built-in Gigabit Ethernet
• Analog and digital audio
• Expansion via USB and FireWire
• iLife '08, Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger

The new Mac minis start at $599 for a base, 1.83 GHz Core 2 Duo configuration.

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