The Apple Mac mini MC238LL/A desktop is the ideal pick for all your home computing tasks, as well as for the creation of a digital media hub, due to its upgrade to a high-speed Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 2.26 GHz. With all the popular features of a Mac, this mini desktop takes the form of a square measuring 2″ x 6.5″ x 6.5″, to which you may connect your own mouse, display and keyboard. The other excellent features of this desktop include amazing video processing capability from its integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400 graphics chip, dual video outputs (Mini-DVI port and Mini DisplayPort) a super-fast FireWire 800 port.
Generally speaking, the Mac mini is a desktop computer. Nevertheless, its versatility has allowed it to be used in many different settings as a core entertainment center. It also has a sleek elegant look stemming from its anodized aluminum case and a surface that is clean and white. This desktop was designed in keeping with Apple’s policy on environmental protection, as it consumes less than 14 watts when not in use. This is 45% less power consumption than previous models, thereby exceeding current Energy Star 5.0 requirements. Moreover, the Mac mini desktop is manufactured using aluminum that is highly recyclable, PVC-free cables and internal components. It does not have any brominated flame-retardants and also comes in smaller packaging.
The Mac mini desktop is pre-installed with Apple’s Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system which includes Time Machine, Spaces, Mail, Quick Look, Spotlight, Dashboard, iChat, Address Book, Safari, QuickTime, iCal, Front Row, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Xcode Developer Tools, as well as iLife ’09 applications suite featuring iMovie, iPhoto, iTunes and Garageband, a cool feature which helps you to learn how to play guitar and piano in a very innovative way.