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Apple Mac mini (Late 2006)

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Mac mini (Late 2006)

Released September 2006

A compact Intel Mac mini with Core Duo processors across both models, built-in wireless networking and digital audio connections.

Model history · 3 models, 2005–2006
  1. 2005Mac mini (2005)Compare
  2. 2006Mac mini (Early 2006)Compare
  3. 2006Mac mini (Late 2006)
Type
Compact
Processor
Intel Core Duo T2300 or T2400
Memory
512 MB – 2 GB
Storage
60 GB – 160 GB
Screen
–
Weight
1.31 kg

What reviewers say

Macworld found the faster model only modestly improved, but valued its quiet, compact design for everyday work and media uses. Both reviewers criticised shared-memory graphics and limited standard memory. MacPrices considered the mini better value for owners reusing peripherals, while Macworld found configuring Front Row with a television awkward.

From macworld.com and macprices.net

Specifications

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Performance

Processor
Intel Core Duo T2300 or Intel Core Duo T2400
CPU cores
2
Graphics
Intel GMA950
Memory
512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB
Storage
60 GB to 160 GB
CPU
1.66 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 EveryMac
GPU
Intel 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 configuration
Memory type
512 MB standard as two modules of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); factory options 1 or 2 GB and maximum 2 GB
Storage type
1.66 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.

Display

Screen
None built in

Connections

Ports
4 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack
Ethernet
1 Gb/s
External displays
Up to 1
Wi-Fi
802.11g
Bluetooth
2.0 + EDR
Back ports
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 displays
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.
Speakers
Built-in speaker
Keyboard and mouse
Apple Remote and DVI-to-VGA adapter; display, keyboard and mouse sold separately

Design and power

Type
Compact
Weight
1.31 kg
Width × depth × height
165.1 × 165.1 × 50.8 mm
Operating system
macOS
Power supply
Maximum continuous power 110 W; 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz single phase
In the box
Mac mini, Apple Remote, power cord, install/restore DVDs and documentation. Mac OS X Tiger, iLife '06 and Front Row; Rosetta translates compatible PowerPC applications.

Configurations

ProcessorMemoryStorageStorage type
Intel Core Duo T2300512 MB60 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T2300512 MB80 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T2300512 MB120 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T2300512 MB160 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T23001 GB60 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T23001 GB80 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T23001 GB120 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T23001 GB160 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T23002 GB60 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T23002 GB80 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T23002 GB120 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T23002 GB160 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T2400512 MB80 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T2400512 MB120 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T2400512 MB160 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T24001 GB80 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T24001 GB120 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T24001 GB160 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T24002 GB80 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T24002 GB120 GBHard drive
Intel Core Duo T24002 GB160 GBHard drive

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Compact enclosure with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • Gigabit Ethernet and optical digital audio input/output
  • Apple Remote and Front Row included

Cons

  • Graphics share system memory
  • No display, keyboard or mouse included
  • Base optical drive cannot burn DVDs

Closest rivals

Model
TypeProcessorMemoryStorageScreenWeightReleased
AppleMac mini (Early 2006)
CompactIntel Core Solo T1200 or Core Duo T2300512 MB – 2 GB60 GB – 120 GB–1.31 kgFeb 2006
AppleMac mini (Mid 2007)
CompactIntel Core 21 GB – 2 GB80 GB – 160 GB–1.31 kg2007
AppleMac mini (2005)
CompactFreescale PowerPC G4 7447A (1.25 GHz) or PowerPC G4 7447A (1.42 GHz)256 MB – 1 GB40 GB – 80 GB–1.32 kgJan 2005

Previous model: Mac mini (Early 2006). Newer model: Mac mini (Mid 2007).

Sources

  1. support.apple.com/en-gb/112468
  2. apple.com/uk/newsroom/2006/09/06Apple-iMac-Line-Now-Features-Intel-Core-2-Duo-P…
  3. everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/index-macmini.html

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