Apple Mac mini - Winter 2009

Overview

Apple Mac Mini M2 / M2 Pro

Check out the reviews, price history, pros/cons and more.

See it on Amazon: $549

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 11 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

3
Average:

2
Bad:

4

Pros:

Very compact.
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz
Decent performance.

Cons:

Keyboard, mouse, monitor not included.
Not upgradable.

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Last revision on May 26, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Very compact
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz
Decent performance
Great connectivity for a tiny chassis
Combination of hardware and software is attractively priced
Enough processing power for small businesses
Small workgroups in larger enterprises, and educational environments

Reviewers Didn't Like

Keyboard, mouse, monitor not included
Not upgradable
Costly for what you get
No optical drive
Use of 2.5-inch hard drives hampers speed

Expert reviews and ratings

If you demand a small, relatively affordable Mac, the Mac Mini is your only option. Otherwise, you can find Windows-based small form factor desktops that offer more interesting features with better...

By CNET Australia on January 27, 2010

100

In less than a year, the Mac mini has bounced back from an uncertain future. Last March, its specification was boosted by a better graphics processor, support for two displays, a faster frontside bus to move data more quickly, a FireWire 800 port and...

By Expert Reviews on January 01, 2010

Apple's latest Mac mini faces a greater challenge from small Windows PCs than older models did. If you demand a small, relatively affordable Mac, the mini is your only option. Otherwise, you can find Windows-based small-form-factor desktops that...

By CNET UK on December 18, 2009

Small businesses will be stunned to find all that's on offer from this bargain machine...

By PC Pro on December 03, 2009

If you’re a PC user with a spare monitor, looking to dip your toe into Mac waters, the Mini is a nice introduction to Apple computers. All others, though, should weigh this tiny PC's value versus an iMac....

By Computer Shopper on December 01, 2009

The Apple Mac mini has huge potential, but to date, that potential has not been realised. It's the cheapest way to buy a Mac but it isn't powerful enough to appeal to switchers, and it's been shamefully under-exploited as a media centre....

By TechRadar on November 27, 2009

For most home users, the Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server is not a wise choice. Few home users are crazy enough to serve their Web site and blogs off of their home DSL or cable connection, and most don’t need the workgroup tools that are the main...

By Macworld on November 19, 2009

Small and quiet but a little expensive Good points Small but fairly powerful; quiet Bad points Expensive, limited display connectors...

By V3.co.uk on November 13, 2009

So there are few niggles with the Mac mini. It's the usual seamless operation we've come to expect from Apple. You take it out of the box and it just works. With the upgrades coming in at the same prices as the last versions, the new Mac mini...

By Pocket-lint on October 23, 2009

If you are looking for a small server or Network Address Storage solution to serve as a hub for your files, the Apple Mac Mini with OS X Snow Leopard Server is a worthwhile...

By AsiaOne on February 26, 2010

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