Apple Mac mini MC816D/A_Z0M900059 PC Intel® Core™ i7 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.01 TB AMD Radeon HD 6630M Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Desktop White

Apple Mac mini MC816D/A_Z0M900059 PC Intel® Core™ i7 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.01 TB AMD Radeon HD 6630M Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Desktop White

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Product name : MC816D/A_Z0M900059
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Long product name Apple Mac mini MC816D/A_Z0M900059 PC Intel® Core™ i7 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.01 TB AMD Radeon HD 6630M Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Desktop White :
Mac mini, Intel Dual-Core i7 (2.7 GHz), 8GB DDR3, 750GB HDD + 256GB SSD, AMD Radeon HD 6630M 256MB GDDR5, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire 800, 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, 4 x USB 2.0, 1220 g, Mac OS X Lion
Short summary description Apple Mac mini MC816D/A_Z0M900059 PC Intel® Core™ i7 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.01 TB AMD Radeon HD 6630M Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Desktop White :
Apple Mac mini MC816D/A_Z0M900059, 2.7 GHz, Intel® Core™ i7, 8 GB, DDR3-SDRAM, 1.01 TB, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Long summary description Apple Mac mini MC816D/A_Z0M900059 PC Intel® Core™ i7 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.01 TB AMD Radeon HD 6630M Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Desktop White :
Apple Mac mini MC816D/A_Z0M900059. Processor frequency: 2.7 GHz, Processor family: Intel® Core™ i7. Internal memory: 8 GB, Internal memory type: DDR3-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 1.01 TB, Card reader integrated. Discrete graphics card model: AMD Radeon HD 6630M. Wi-Fi. Operating system installed: Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. Chassis type: Desktop. Product type: PC. Weight: 1.22 kg. Product colour: White

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Updated:
2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:79

Uk has collected 79 expert reviews for Apple Mac mini MC816D/A_Z0M900059 PC Intel® Core™ i7 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.01 TB AMD Radeon HD 6630M Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Desktop White and the average expert rating is 79 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:90

When Apple refreshed the Mac mini line last summer, the standout model for many was the £699 version with dedicated AMD graphics processor. But unless you want to play computer games, or need a professional graphics workstation, this component is far f...

At £529, the Apple Mac mini is the cheapest Mac out of Apple’s complete line of desktop and portable computers. But its superb build quality and feature set puts it ahead of any other compact PC. While it’s measurable a little slower than the 2.5GHz ve...

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alphr.com

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2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:83

As you'd expect from Apple, the Mac mini is a sleek, stylish product, with a brushed aluminium case, which looks more like a designer object than a computer. It's compact enough to pack in away in a small bag, so we suspect that many schools would want to...

A beautiful, fast and future-proof system, but one that comes with a hefty price tag...

techadvisor.co.uk

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2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:90

Although not specifically designed as a Media Centre PC, the tiny Mac mini’s diminutive proportions, elegant design, excellent performance and low power consumption all add up to a formidable piece of hardware for the living room. Based on components d...

Ultra-compact in size, ultra-low in power consumption, and crucially quiet to use, the Apple Mac mini makes a compelling media centre when matched with the right peripherals and software. Its performance is much faster than a box this size deserves and...

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macworld.co.uk

Updated:
2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:80

Apple gave its smallest Mac an aesthetic overhaul in 2010, replacing the chunky, aluminium-and-white-plastic 2009 model with a sleek, aluminium-unibody model that was easier to upgrade, felt rock solid, and sported an SD-card reader and an HDMI port (t...

Core i5 processor provides huge performance gains; impressive array of connectivity options, including Thunderbolt; aluminium unibody enclosure; improved graphics performance...
No optical drive; slow stock hard drive; inconveniently located SD-card slot...
When we reviewed the Mid-2010 Mac mini, we called it Apple's most versatile computer for those who didn't need workstation-level performance. Without an optical drive, the 2011 mini may not be quite as versatile, but Core i5 processors mean that, for the...

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digitalversus.com

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2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:100

Following the Macbook Air 11 and 13-inch models, it's the Apple Mac Mini's turn to get a Sandy Bridge processor. While Apple has managed to reduce its Mac Mini...

Powerful processor, Quality design and finish, Quiet, More powerful components than on the previous generation, Quality audio in/out...
Comes without keyboard or mouse, Connectivity not very accessible, No DVD or Bluray player, Keep an eye on temperature levels...
This is without a doubt one of the most powerful mini computers out there. However, in the absence of any way of playing a DVD, let alone a Blu-ray, without using an external player, the Mac Mini 2011 can't be classified with other home cinema computers...

crn.com.au

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2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:67

The Mac Mini may lack the glamour of the iMac or the stunning new MacBook Air models, but it's maturing into a very capable little machine.Like last year's models, the 2011 Minis come in base (RRP: $699) and premium (RRP: $899) consumer models, plus a bee...

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pcauthority.com.au

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2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:67

The Mac Mini may lack the glamour of the iMac or the stunning new MacBook Air models, but it’s maturing into a very capable little machine. Like last year’s models, the 2011 Minis come in base (RRP: $699) and premium (RRP: $899) consumer models, plus a...

Apple's new Mac Mini gets a Sandy Bridge upgrade, turning it into a very able little computer...

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theregister.co.uk

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2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:75

Last year’s Mac Mini was a bit of a let-down. Sure, it got a nice redesign, with a gleaming metallic, low-profile chassis and a new HDMI port that seemed like a belated attempt to try and repurpose the Mini as a media centre system. However, the hardwa...

I’ve always liked the compact design of the Mac Mini – which is still streets ahead of most of its PC rivals – and the much stronger performance of this year’s i5 models is a welcome improvement. However, cost-cutting decisions such as the removal of...

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v3.co.uk

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2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:80

The Mac Mini is the latest Apple product to have its yearly makeover and, as always, the revamped range boasts a number of enhancements. V3 got its hands on the 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 model with 4GB of DDR3 RAM and Mac OS X Lion pre-loaded. App...

Sleek design, Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, upgradeable RAM, ample ports...
No e-SATA, no keyboard or mouse...
A stylish and highly portable desktop replacement powerful enough to rival larger machines. Small businesses thinking about desktop upgrades will definitely want to give this a look, as it can work out cheaper than licensing Windows in the long run...

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pocket-lint.com

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2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:90

The Mac mini has always sat in a bit of an unusual position in Apple’s lineup. Given the price and power it provided, the MacBook always seemed like the better choice. The 2011 model, however, has the power of an Intel Sandy Bridge processor inside, a...

Size, design, perfectly capable for regular computing tasks, HDMI...
SD card slot location is impractical...
While we feel that many will be tempted by the portable and now powerful MacBook Air, for those looking to fill that little corner of the computing life, the Mac mini is an elegant and reasonably affordable option...

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techradar.com

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2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:80

The Apple Mac mini has long been the cheapest way to own a Mac. Since its introduction in January 2005, the small form factor desktop Mac has offered a low-cost alternative to the all-in-one iMac or the high-end Mac Pro.Although it's sold without a keyboa...

Excellent new Sandy Bridge processors, Discrete graphics chip, Powerful and versatile Thunderbolt port, Superbly engineered, Comprehensive video-out options...
No optical drive, Can't run PowerPC apps, No keyboard or mouse, USB ports a little close together, iWeb and iDVD gone...
ForExcellent new processorsUSB 3.0Better integrated graphicsFaster memory...

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T3.com

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2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:80

Apple’s small form factor Mac, which is sold without a keyboard or mouse, has lost its DVD drive. The slot-loading SuperDrive that once dominated the front of the machine is gone, leaving only an IR receiver for the optional remote control in its wa...

Great new processors, Discrete graphics on this model, Thunderbolt port, Compact and portable, Excellent engineering achievement...
No optical drive...
The new Mac mini is an excellent portable Mac or under-the-TV media centre, even without the optical drive. The new processors are incredibly powerful, and the Thunderbolt port is a very welcome addition.

macworld.com.au

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2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:100

It’s a move we’ve seen before, just a few months ago with the running revision to the MacBook Pro line of laptops. Outwardly, the computer looks identical to the previous model. Look more closely, and you find an electric-flash logo above the monitor c...

Significant speed improvement; larger hard drives; Bluetooth 4.0; lower price...
Nothing significant, $899...
We’re always looking for a true contender to take on the Apple Mac mini as the perfect discreet desktop PC, or as a stylish, compact and quiet media centre PC for the lounge. There are still no true rivals, and the latest slew of performance updates ju...

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macworld.co.uk

Updated:
2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:100

It’s a move we’ve seen before, just a few months ago with the running revision to the MacBook Pro line of laptops. Outwardly, the computer looks identical to the previous model. Look more closely, and you find an electric-flash logo above the monitor c...

Significant speed improvement; Larger hard drives; Bluetooth 4.0; Lower price...
Nothing significant...
We're always looking for a true contender to take on the Apple Mac mini as the perfect discreet desktop PC, or as a stylish, compact and quiet media centre PC for the lounge. There are still no true rivals, and the latest slew of performance updates just...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:90

It’s a move we’ve seen before, just a few months ago with the running revision to the MacBook Pro line of laptops. Outwardly, the computer looks identical to the previous model. Look more closely, and you find an electric-flash logo above the monitor c...

We’re always looking for a true contender to take on the Apple Mac mini as the perfect discreet desktop PC, or as a stylish, compact and quiet media centre PC for the lounge. There are still no true rivals, and the latest slew of performance updates ju...

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expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:80

It's a familiar routine: Apple releases a new PC and a new version of Mac OS X, prompting massive excitement among its fans and knee-jerk derision from its opponents. However, the new Mac Mini has introduced a number of genuinely interesting features...

The Mac Mini is the budget option – by Apple standards – and good starting place if you want to join the cult of Mac, but the lack of a disc drive is enough to rule it out for many users...

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gizmodo.com.au

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2015-06-04 14:27:41

Average rating:0

The Mac Mini has always been that runt you might buy if you couldn't afford any other Apple computer. Which is to say: it was the Apple computer you bought when you should have picked up a budget Dell or something. No longer. The 2012 model is a fantastic...

If you're OK with specs that are less than top of the line and don't want the design grace of an all-in-one iMac, the answer is absolutely yes. This is a small, fast, affordable thing. But be warned: you will find the rear-positioned jacks a pain...

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shutterbug.com

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2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:0

I usually do not write reports on new computers, but the new 2011 Apple Mac mini (www.apple.com) is an exception. It is not because it has the fastest CPU, as that is not a major advantage for working with digital photographs. In fact, doing digital p...

& RecommendationThe biggest cost in getting a completely functioning computer to do digital photography successfully, with a minimum of problems like “prints too dark,” is getting a good LCD display like the new EIZO FlexScan SX2262W I tested with my...

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hardwaresecrets.com

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2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:0

The latest rendition of the Mac mini has the same stylish look as previous versions, but what’s under the hood has been revamped. Increased power and a new port have been added, while the CD/DVD drive and some software have been removed. We decided to...

With a suggested price of USD 600, the Mac mini is not a cheap computer, but it is one of the cheapest ways to get into the Mac world, even if you have to purchase a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. With the upgraded processor and new internal components...

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notebookcheck.net

Updated:
2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:0

Tobias Winkler (translated by Daniel Rechitsky), 09/09/2011 For years now Apple has offered the Mac Mini, an inexpensive entry-level computer of interest not only for existing Mac users. We checked the most crucial aspects of this new revision and pr...

The Mac mini (Mid 2011) model we tested is the least expensive way of getting into the world of Macs and already offers good performance for many uses. The variety of ports is good, the Thunderbolt port should provide many opportunities in the future alth...

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consumersearch.com

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2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:0

The diminutive Mac mini is the most inexpensive Apple desktop. The mini was updated in 2011 and sports a stylish aluminum housing that matches Apple's other computers. It also has a 2.5 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 4 GB of RAM and a 500 GB ha...

Excellent performance from new Intel Sandy Bridge CPU, AMD Radeon GPU provides gameplaying power, Stylish design, HDMI and Thunderbolt ports, RAM is easily upgraded...
Display and keyboard cost extra, No optical drive, Soso value...

arstechnica.com

Updated:
2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:0

The Mac mini (lowercase, please) has served as the entry-level option in Apple's Mac lineup since its introduction in 2005. The system's modest energy footprint and impressively compact form factor have always been compelling, but mediocre hardware s...

Compact 7-inch by 7-inch form factor, Consumes only 13 watts while idle, HDMI output makes it easy to plug into a TV, Thunderbolt port offers greater expandability, Performs better than the previous generation, Ships with Mac OS X Lion...
No internal Blu-ray drive option, Discrete graphics and quad-core CPU options are mutually exclusive...
The Mac mini is finally starting to look like a decent desktop computer. Bumping it up from a Core 2 Duo to a Core i5 makes a big difference in performance and competitiveness. As Apple's entry-level desktop Mac, it plays a really important role in th...

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electronista.com

Updated:
2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:80

When the Mac mini first arrived on the scene, it was in many ways a tool for Apple to attract Windows users and get them to switch to Apple and Mac OS X. The thinking was that it was sold without a keyboard, mouse and display. Windows users already...

Compact and sleek design, Thunderbolt port for (future) expansion, Much faster than previous gen; quad option, Discrete graphics finally a choice, Relatively easy to upgrade, Quiet and low power, Lion as an OS is high grade...
No optical drive, No system reinstall media; Internet only, Hard drive not (easily) user upgradeable, No USB 3.0 ports, few Thunderbolt devices, Relatively expensive for a computer without a display, keyboard, or mouse...
We found the mid-2011 Mac mini, at least in 2.5GHz form, to be a very satisfying desktop computer experience. It has more than enough grunt for the typical user and runs Lion seamlessly. The new AMD Radeon HD 6630M graphics even makes the new Mac mini...

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macworld.com

Updated:
2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:80

With the Mac mini (Mid 2010), released in June 2010, Apple gave its smallest Mac an aesthetic overhaul, replacing the chunky, aluminum-and-white-plastic 2009 model with a sleek, aluminum-unibody model that was easier to upgrade, felt rock-solid, and sp...

Core i5 processor provides huge performance gains, Impressive array of connectivity options, including Thunderbolt, Compact design and aluminum Unibody enclosure, Lower price of entry...
No optical drive, Slow stock hard drive, Inconveniently located SD-card slot, Mediocre graphics performance...

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hothardware.com

Updated:
2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:80

Apple's Mac mini hadn't seen a substantial update for about a year, but with Intel's second generation Core processor family arriving in 2011, it was only a matter of time before one of those chips found favor with Apple's tiniest desktop. The Mac mini...

Great overall performance, Gorgeous design, Ships with OS X Lion, Included Thunderbolt port, Cool and quiet, Robust iLife apps included...
Pricey, HDD is sluggish, No optical drive, Must purchase adapter cable for Thunderbolt / DisplayPort, No USB 3.0 ports...
The Mac mini is an interesting proposition. Without an optical drive, it's hard to recommend for use strictly as an HTPC. Not to mention, an Apple TV device can stream content well enough, and it's but $99. There's also effectively no upgradability here w...

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techreviewsource.com

Updated:
2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:90

4.50 The Apple Mac mini (Thunderbolt) ($799 list) is the latest iteration of Apple's compact desktop PC. While the and iPhones have much of the attention these days, the Mac is still an important part of Apple's business. You'll use your tablets and...

Super compact design. Aluminum unibody construction. SD slot supports SDXC cards. Included HDMItoDVI adapter and HDMI port. Internal power supply. Thunderbolt interface. Second generation Core i5 processor. 3D performance rivals a tower PC...
Hard drive is hard to upgrade. Thunderbolt peripherals are scarce. No optical complicates some installs.

engadget.com

Updated:
2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:60

For those familiar with last year's Mac mini, what you're peering at above isn't likely to strike you as jarring. Heck, it may even seem somewhat vanilla at this point. In truth, Apple did exceedingly little in terms of design changes with the mid 2011 Ma...

Gorgeous designThunderbolt portSnappy performance...
No optical driveToo priceySluggish hard drive...
A solid little Mac, but losing the optical drive while not shrinking in size strikes us as a very strange design decision...

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theverge.com

Updated:
2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:0

There's not much to say here, since the Mini remains outwardly unchanged. It's still one of the most beautiful PCs ever made; everyone who sees it wants to pick it up and handle it, for some reason. But it's still very much a desktop computer, no matter h...

Solid performance, Small, beautiful case, HDMI port...
No optical drive, Magic Trackpad required for full Lion experience, Expensive...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:90

The Apple Mac mini (Thunderbolt) ($799 list) is the latest iteration of Apple's compact desktop PC. While the iPads and iPhones have much of the attention these days, the Mac is still an important part of Apple's business. You'll use your tablets and p...

Super compact design, Aluminum unibody construction, SD slot supports SDXC cards, Included HDMI-to-DVI adapter and HDMI port, Internal power supply, Thunderbolt interface, Second generation Core i5 processor, 3D performance rivals a tower PC...
Hard drive is hard to upgrade, Thunderbolt peripherals are scarce, No optical complicates some installs...
In addition to being as powerful as a tower PC, the Apple Mac mini (Thunderbolt) innovates and sounds the death knell for the optical disc...

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computershopper.com

Updated:
2014-04-18 02:09:52

Average rating:78

version of the MacBook Air rolling out, you might think the company had have taken...

Improved productivity performance, thanks to Intel Sandy Bridge CPU, Lower entry-level price...
No more optical drive, Improved AMD graphics only offered in higher-end models, No bundled Magic Trackpad means extra cost for some of OS X Lion's best features...
The slender Mac Mini gains muscle, thanks to newer Intel CPUs, but jettisons the optical drive. Whether it's a good value depends on the peripherals you already own...

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