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Apple Mac mini (Late 2006) vs Apple Mac mini (Mid 2007)

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AppleMac mini (Late 2006)AppleMac mini (Mid 2007)
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 20062007
Performance
ProcessorIntel Core Duo T2300 or Intel Core Duo T2400Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 or Intel Core 2 Duo T7200
CPU cores22
GraphicsIntel GMA950Intel GMA950
Memory512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB1 GB or 2 GB
Storage60 GB to 160 GB80 GB to 160 GB
CPU1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo T2300 or 1.83 GHz Core Duo T2400, both dual-core, with 2 MB L2 cache and 667 MHz frontside bus; exact identities cross-checked with EveryMac1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 with 2 MB L2 cache or 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo T7200 with 4 MB L2 cache, both dual-core with 667 MHz frontside bus; exact identities cross-checked with EveryMac
GPUIntel GMA950 shares 64 MB DDR2 with main memory; maker footnote specifies minimum 80 MB graphics/setup usage, leaving 432 MB available from a standard 512 MB configurationIntel GMA950 shares 64 MB DDR2 with main memory; maker footnote specifies minimum 80 MB graphics/setup usage, leaving 944 MB available from a standard 1 GB configuration
Memory type512 MB standard as two modules of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); factory options 1 or 2 GB and maximum 2 GB1 GB standard as two SO-DIMMs of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); factory option and maker maximum 2 GB
Storage type1.66 GHz model has a 60 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive, configurable to 80, 120 or 160 GB; 1.83 GHz model has 80 GB, configurable to 120 or 160 GB. Lower model Combo drive reads DVDs and burns CDs; higher model 8x SuperDrive burns DVDs with 2.4x double-layer support.1.83 GHz model has an 80 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive, configurable to 120 or 160 GB; 2.0 GHz model has 120 GB, configurable to 160 GB. Lower model Combo drive reads DVDs and burns CDs; higher model 8x SuperDrive burns DVDs with 2.4x DVD±R double-layer support.
Display
ScreenNone built inNone built in
Connections
Ports4 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack4 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack
Ethernet1 Gb/s1 Gb/s
External displaysUp to 1Up to 1
Wi-Fi802.11g802.11g
Bluetooth2.0 + EDR2.0 + EDR
Back portsFour USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 400 port at 8 W, DVI output, Gigabit Ethernet, combined optical digital/analogue audio input and combined optical digital/headphone output. DVI, FireWire and audio input described here because the main port list has no fields for them; no HDMI or DisplayPort.Four USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 400 port at 8 W, DVI output, Gigabit Ethernet, combined optical digital/analogue audio input and combined optical digital/headphone output. DVI, FireWire and audio input described here because the main port list has no fields for them; no HDMI or DisplayPort.
External displaysDVI digital output up to 1920 × 1200; included VGA adapter supports up to 1920 × 1080. Optional Apple DVI to Video Adapter provides S-video/composite output.DVI digital output up to 1920 × 1200; included VGA adapter supports up to 1920 × 1080. Optional Apple DVI to Video Adapter provides S-video/composite output.
SpeakersBuilt-in speakerBuilt-in speaker
Keyboard and mouseApple Remote and DVI-to-VGA adapter; display, keyboard and mouse sold separatelyApple Remote and DVI-to-VGA adapter; display, keyboard and mouse sold separately
Design and power
TypeCompactCompact
Weight1.31 kg1.31 kg
Width × depth × height165.1 × 165.1 × 50.8 mm165.1 × 165.1 × 50.8 mm
Operating systemmacOSmacOS
Power supplyMaximum continuous power 110 W; 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz single phaseMaximum continuous power 110 W; 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz single phase
In the boxMac mini, Apple Remote, power cord, install/restore DVDs and documentation. Mac OS X Tiger, iLife '06 and Front Row; Rosetta translates compatible PowerPC applications.Mac mini, Apple Remote, power cord, install/restore DVDs and documentation. Mac OS X Tiger, iLife '08 and Front Row; Rosetta translates compatible PowerPC applications.

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