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Full metal jacket.

Mac mini features an all-new, 3.6 cm (1.4-inch) thin aluminium enclosure. It’s called the unibody — a seamless enclosure carved from a single, solid block of aluminium. The unibody construction was originally developed for Apple’s MacBook Pro. It’s created using computer numerical control, or CNC, machines — the same kind used by the aerospace industry to build mission-critical spacecraft components. This ensures absolute precision of every component of the Mac mini enclosure. Not to mention a stunning aluminium fit and finish that will make any desk proud.

Size wise. It makes the most of every micron.

You may notice something missing from this Mac mini: the power supply. Actually, its power supply is built in. So there’s no bulky brick and there are fewer cables to connect. Which means Mac mini takes up even less space than before. A removable panel on the bottom of Mac mini makes upgrading the memory virtually painless. And once you’re inside, you’ll see how clean and organised Mac mini is. With attention paid to the tiniest detail. Like the air intake and vents. They’re practically invisible. And when the fan is running you’ll barely hear it. So Mac mini may be mini but it makes the most of every inch.

Many ports. Major possibilities.

Now Mac mini makes it easier than ever to hook up to an HDTV or digital display using the HDMI port and Mini DisplayPort. There’s also a built-in SD card slot so you can grab photos and videos from your digital still or video camera. And even though Mac mini is ultracompact, there’s no shortage of ports. Which means the possibilities are endless. When you connect your peripherals and devices to Mac mini, you’ll notice that even the back has been carefully considered. And on the front of Mac mini is the fast, slot-loading SuperDrive for playing DVDs and CDs — or burning your own.

The world’s most energy-efficient desktop computer.

What Mac mini doesn’t do could be its biggest feat. It doesn’t waste energy. When Mac mini is idle, it consumes less than 10 watts — a 25 per cent reduction from the previous generation.* No other desktop computer does that. Mac mini is made from highly recyclable aluminium. And its redesigned, lighter package makes it more efficient to ship.

More memory. More oomph.
A little Mac mini goes a long way. With up to 8GB of memory, Mac mini supports twice the memory of the previous generation. So now you can run more applications at the same time. Mac mini is powered by a 2.4GHz or 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, with a superfast 1066MHz frontside bus and 3MB of L2 cache for a nice little performance boost. Which goes to show that size can be deceiving.

Souped-up graphics.
Mac mini refuses to act its size. It gives you next-generation NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics — the fastest integrated graphics processor on the market today — and speedy DDR3 memory. With 48 processing cores and 256MB of shared video memory, this graphics processor delivers up to twice the performance of the previous generation. It brings more pixel-pushing power to the latest 3D games and graphics-intensive applications. And you’ll notice a big difference when you work with high-resolution photos and high-definition video. The most surprising part? You don’t have to sacrifice efficiency for speed. The NVIDIA GeForce 320M is more energy efficient than its predecessor. All of which proves you really can do more with less.

Instant connection.
The latest 802.11n wireless technology is built into every Mac mini.2 It automatically connects to your Wi-Fi network, so you can get right down to surfing the web, printing and streaming your music wirelessly. Bluetooth wireless technology is also built in, so you can connect accessories such as a wireless keyboard and mouse.

Personal space.
Now you can get a 320GB or 500GB hard drive1 and pack in your photo libraries, films, music, files and more, more, more. You can also play and burn all the DVDs and CDs you want with the fast, slot-loading SuperDrive.

What is Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server?
Exactly what you’d expect — a Mac mini specifically designed to be a server, complete with Snow Leopard Server preinstalled. Instead of a SuperDrive, there are two 500GB 7200-rpm hard drives that give you all the storage you need to help your group work more efficiently than ever.

Mac mini means business. Small business.
Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server is designed to help you communicate, collaborate and share information. It’s perfect for any small business or group — retail shops, medical and law offices, classrooms, design studios — you name it. Now you can have your own server that supports email on Mac computers, PCs, iPhone and iPad. Sync and share calendars and contact information. Access and swap files securely — and at lightning speed — between Mac computers and PCs. Easily create full-featured wikis and high-quality podcasts. And automatically back up all your important data.