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Apple Mac mini (1.25GHz) review

Processor
Clock speed:	1.25 GHz

Motherboard
Data bus speed:	167 MHz

Memory
RAM installed:	256 MB
RAM capacity:	1.024 GB
RAM type:	DDR SDRAM
Memory specification compliance:	PC2700

Interfaces & networking
USB:	2
FireWire (IEEE 1394):	1

Hard drive storage
Hard drive size:	40 GB
Rotation speed:	4200 rpm

Optical storage
CD / DVD type:	CD-RW
CD / DVD read speed:	24x CD
CD / DVD write speed:	24x CD
CD / DVD rewrite speed:	16x CD

Video
Graphics processor:	ATI Radeon 9200
Graphics RAM:	32 MB
Graphics card:	ATI Radeon 9200

Audio
Sound card:	integrated
Speakers:	built-in

OS & software
Operating system:	Mac OS X 10.3
Software included:	iLife ’05 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD and GarageBand), AppleWorks, Nanosaur 2, Marble Blast Gold and Apple Hardware Test

Cabinet (chassis)
Tool-free access:	no

Service & support
Standard warranty:	1 year limited

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Overview

Apple Mac mini (1.25GHz)

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Editors rating: 7.2

Verdict

Apple trimmed some corners to keep the Mac mini's price so low, but its great design and big software bundle make it a winner among budget computers.

Typical price

£ 339

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