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February 9, 2007
A Review of the Apple Mac mini 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo (Late 2006) MA607LL/A
Introduction
In September of 2006, Apple updated the Mac mini line by providing the low end model with a 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo processor ($599). That improvement moved the entire Intel Mac mini line to a Core Duo processor. This article will examine the performance characteristics of the Intel Mac mini 1.66 GHz and discuss some of the upgrade options that are available for it.
What's Included?
The stock Apple Mac mini 1.66 GHz hardware includes an Intel Core Duo "Yonah" 1.667GHz socket 479 processor with an L2 2MB shared cache, a 667MHz front side bus, two 256MB 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SDRAM memory modules, a 60GB 5400 RPM SATA 2.5" hard drive and a slot loading combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW). The Mac mini video is powered by an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with the main memory. The enclosure is 6.5" wide by 6.5" deep and 2" high and weighs 2.9 pounds. The Mac mini provides 10/100/1000 BASE-T gigabit ethernet, a FireWire 400 port (8 watts), DVI/VGA video out, four USB ports, audio in/out ports, built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g) and built-in Bluetooth connectivity. An Apple remote is also provided along with an external power supply.
The Apple Intel Mac Mac mini 1.66 GHz ($599) provides a quiet computer with a small foot print and plenty of processor power. Upgrading the memory, hard drive, optical drive or adding external storage options can significantly increase the capability of this wonderful little computer. Hopefully, this Intel Mac mini article will help users discover some of the many upgrade options that are available for this awesome little computer.
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