Apple Mac mini (Mid 2007)

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Mac mini (Mid 2007)

Released 2007

A compact Intel Mac mini with Core 2 Duo processors and a choice of CD or DVD writers, built-in wireless networking and digital audio connections.

Model history · 4 models, 2005–2007
  1. 2005Mac mini (2005)Compare
  2. 2006Mac mini (Early 2006)Compare
  3. 2006Mac mini (Late 2006)Compare
  4. 2007Mac mini (Mid 2007)
Type
Compact
Processor
Intel Core 2
Memory
1 GB – 2 GB
Storage
80 GB – 160 GB
Screen
–
Weight
1.31 kg

Performance

Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 or Intel Core 2 Duo T7200
CPU cores
2
Graphics
Intel GMA950
Memory
1 GB or 2 GB
Storage
80 GB to 160 GB
CPU
1.83 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
GPU
Intel 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 type
1 GB standard as two SO-DIMMs of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); factory option and maker maximum 2 GB
Storage type
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

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 '08 and Front Row; Rosetta translates compatible PowerPC applications.

Configurations

ProcessorMemoryStorageStorage type
Intel Core 2 Duo T56001 GB80 GBHard drive
Intel Core 2 Duo T56001 GB120 GBHard drive
Intel Core 2 Duo T56001 GB160 GBHard drive
Intel Core 2 Duo T56002 GB80 GBHard drive
Intel Core 2 Duo T56002 GB120 GBHard drive
Intel Core 2 Duo T56002 GB160 GBHard drive
Intel Core 2 Duo T72001 GB120 GBHard drive
Intel Core 2 Duo T72001 GB160 GBHard drive
Intel Core 2 Duo T72002 GB120 GBHard drive
Intel Core 2 Duo T72002 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
CompactIntel Core Solo T1200 or Core Duo T2300512 MB – 2 GB60 GB – 120 GB–1.31 kgFeb 2006
CompactIntel Core Duo T2300 or T2400512 MB – 2 GB60 GB – 160 GB–1.31 kgSept 2006
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 (Late 2006). Newer model: Mac mini (Early 2009).

Sources

  1. support.apple.com/en-gb/112504
  2. everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/index-macmini.html

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