Apple Mac mini (M9686LL/A) Desktop

Pros: Cheap web server, home recording studio, stick it into your car, security on Internet.
Cons: No-PCI slots/Floppy; 32 Megs Video; One memory slot

What you'll find in this review A.) Enter the Mini Mac. B.) Ease of use C.) Internet Security D.) Surfing The Web/Web Server E.) What's In The Box F.) What's Cool G.) Digital Camera/Video ...

Pros: Stylish and competent performer, great software bundle.
Cons: 256Mb RAM just isn't enough for serious use.

It's difficult to know for sure how best to categorize this system. For those who follow Apple's culture of design, the Mac Mini will undoubtedly be all things to all people; the epitome of style, and proof, if proof were needed, that Apple is the only ...

Pros: very small, sexy, and ultra-quiet. Comes with OS X Tiger.
Cons: Really slow unless you upgrade the RAM

First of all, let me just say that I'm a huge Windows PC fan. My first PC was one that my parents purchased for me for college -- a 386DX/33 with 8MB RAM. Sure it wasnt a speed demon, but the one thing I loved about PCs back then was that you could ...

Pros: Sleek elegant design, small and compact, price point.
Cons: The case scratches easily, delayed performance.

Apple has been known for its world-class products. Recently, it has dipped below that level. Apple has joined the realm where it doesn't matter how good the product is, but as long as it is making them money. If Apple wants a loyal fan-base, they ...

Pros: Price, Size, quiet operation, outstanding software bundle, stability
Cons: 256 MB of RAM is ok only for light use.

Background OK, so I’m not your typical Mac user. In fact, up until a short time ago, I’d spent less than an hour using a “modern” Macintosh. The extent of my exposure to the Mac platform came in 1985 when, after being discharged from the Marine ...

Pros: Quiet, lower power, great design, and easy to use
Cons: Performance can be lacking at times.

This piece has been reviewed by few. I am reviewing this because I believe there will be plenty of 'used mac mini's' appearing and people will ponder whether it's a good idea to grab this piece of equipment. So who is mac mini for? - The target ...

Pros: Runs smoothly, Mac OS X has no viruses.
Cons: Only good for beginners, or people that have an old computer as a dump.

For as long as I can remember, I have always use Microsoft-based operating systems and computers. When I was really young, I remember using DOS, Windows 95/Plus, and Windows 98 (which was my safe zone). Windows 98, you could say, was my test-computer. I ...

Pros: Small, quiet, MacOSX, security, caching
Cons: Gets expensive with options. Need 512 meg ram. No audio input, no S/PDIF output.

PC manufacters just don't get it. Seems like the only kind of machine you can buy these days is a huge tower case with lots of fans, lots of noise to achieve that extra 10% performance. Reality is that for most uses, people just don't need to biggest ...

Pros: Reliable little device for those that are sick of mucking around with their system.
Cons: Windows users have to want to try a fresh O.S.

I've been using computers for many, many years and a few years ago I just got sick of mucking around with upgrades, purchasing something and then downloading drivers and fixes all the time because this sound card won't work with this motherboard unless ...

Pros: Looks Great Price
Cons: Many Bugs Only 2 USB ports Not Enough Ram

Like everyone else, I figured this was the perfect way to transition to a Mac. My friends were always raving about how wonderful their Macs were, so I decided to finally join in with this. The price was great and it looked so cool... I drove for ...

Pros: SOOO quiet and small, easy to set up, lots of great programs
Cons: from a pc user - does take some getting used to. might need more memory.

I have been using a PC for over 10 years and when it started having problems I got the new mac mini on the advice of my sister who has been using both Mac at home and PC at work. Still getting used to it but so far its SO easy to use with the programs ...

Pros: Mac OS X, Compact size, FireWire, CD-RW/DVD optical drive, silent running, excellent software included
Cons: It's not a G5, skimpy user's manual

Since I am the first kid on the block to get a Mac mini, I figure I better write about it. After 6 years of constantly dealing with crashes, restarts, viruses, pop-ups, re-installations of the operating system, etc. I decided it was time to get a new ...

Pros: Cute Design
Cons: Slow and Expensive

I hadn’t had an Apple computer for 18 years so, after months of procrastination I went down to Compusa and bought a Mac Mini. I paid $499 plus $39.95 for a wireless USB mouse and $29.95 for a Kensington USB keyboard. With tax it all cost $618.68. ...

Pros: Size, ease of use, ability to use with a pc (more on that).
Cons: laptop size hard drive, upgrade by average users not recommended

Apple's Mac Mini is the equal to Apple's historical Imac impression a few years ago.....only better. The Mac Mini is so hot Apple is behind on production and in this review you will find out why. Briefly, the size is oustanding. Compact and the ...

Pros: quiet, small, very easy to setup, very good value of included applications.
Cons: WiFi performance problems.

full disclosure: I'm an employee of Intel. I bought a 1.6 GHz Intel CPU / 512 Mb / 60 Gb HD (refurbished) Mac Mini to replace the functionality of my family room dvd player. Its hooked up to my Panasonic 42" HD TV set (VGA input) and my Sony 5.1 ...