Apple Mac Mini MB463LL – A Desktop Review
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Specifications: The Apple Mac mini MB463LL/A Desktop is powered by a 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 1GB of RAM (upgradeable to 4 GB). It comes with a 120GB hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics card, 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Ethernet. It also comes installed with the latest Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system and iLife 09′, which is a ‘lifestyle application suite’.
Design: The Apple Mac mini MB463LL/A Desktop is designed to fit in an elegant aluminum enclosure; a square and simple design measuring 6.5 x 6.5 x 2 inches, making it really small. It is also very lightweight at about 2.9 pounds. It’s small, simple and easy to store and display. The Mac mini sports a neatly designed & arranged connectivity interface at the back and one DVD drive slot at the front. The downside to its minimalist approach is that you need to purchase your own mouse, keyboard and monitor. Apple recommends that you use hardware that you already have to save cost.
Features & Performance: The Apple Mac mini MB463LL/A 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor provides fast processing speed (said to be five times better than its predecessors) and the impressive graphics card that is the NVidia GeForce 128MB caters relatively well to accelerate the gaming experience as well as for graphics-intensive work. The 1GB RAM on-board is the minimum standard of RAM nowadays but it’s upgradeable to 4GB to give that extra jolt in computing speed. The Mac mini also has an extended Ethernet range and impressive wireless connectivity, being able to find networks and connect to them easily.
Overall: Windows fan boys could be converted to the Apple way of life with the Apple Mac mini MB463LL/A. It’s a good buy for Apple desktop fans looking for an upgrade and a perfectly acceptable entry-level computer system for new users. It’s perfect for home computing and as a digital media hub. Those who are environmentally conscious will also be glad to know that the Apple MB463LL/A (in terms of packaging and materials used) is very environmental friendly and has low power consumption.
