Apple Mac Mini 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo Computer - MA608LL/A

Product Details

Apple Mac Mini 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo Computer, Model MA608LLA

Key Features:

• 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo processor
• 2MB L2 Cache
• 667MHz Frontside Bus
• 512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
• 80GB Serial ATA hard drive
• Double-layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0
• Apple Remote

Features:

• Looks Small, Acts Huge
  The Mac that redefined what you can expect from a compact, affordable computer does it again. Mac mini now features the revolutionary Intel Core Duo processor, more expansion options, and a new way to command your digital life — all in the same amazingly compact package.
• Up to 5x Faster
  Powered by the Intel Core Duo processor plus a whole new system architecture, the new Mac mini delivers up to 5x the speed of the PowerPC-based model.
• Music, Photos, Movies, Blogs
  With the included iLife ’06, Mac mini makes it easy to organize, edit, and enhance your digital creations. With a Combo drive, you can burn your own CDs and play DVDs, and a SuperDrive lets you play and burn both CDs and DVDs.
• More Expandable than Ever
  Perfect for all your digital devices, Mac mini is now more expandable than ever, featuring four USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire port, and Gigabit Ethernet, as well as digital optical and analog audio in/out. It also supports up to 2GB of memory.
• Put on a Show
  Use the Front Row interface and Apple Remote to browse through all the music, photos and movies on your Mac mini — from the couch across the room. In addition, Bonjour sharing now makes it possible to access shared music, photos and video playlists from other computers on your network.
• BYODKM
  At just 6.5 inches square and 2 inches tall, you can put Mac mini almost anywhere. And it’s easy to upgrade from an older system or set it up side-by-side with another computer. Just BYODKM — bring your own display, keyboard, and mouse.
• Built-in Wireless
  Bluetooth 2.0+EDR offers fast connections to peripherals such as cell phones, mice and keyboards, PDAs, and more. AirPort Extreme lets you connect Mac mini to any industry-standard, 802.11g-compatible wireless network.

Specifications:

Processor and Memory

• 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo processor
  
• 2MB on-chip L2 cache
  
• 667MHz frontside bus
  
• 512MB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) on two DIMMs; supports up to 2GB
  

Peripheral Connections

• One FireWire 400 port (8 watts)
  
• Four USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
  

Graphics and Video Support

• Intel GMA950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
  
• DVI video output to support digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200 pixels; supports 20-inch Apple Cinema Display and 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display; supports coherent digital displays up to 154MHz; supports noncoherent digital displays up to 135MHz
  
• VGA video output (using included adapter) to support analog resolutions up to 1920 by 1080 pixels
  
• S-video and composite video output to connect directly to a TV or projector (using Apple DVI to Video Adapter, sold separately)
  

Communications

• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
  
• Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (based on 802.11g standard)
  
• Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) up to 3 Mbps
  

Audio

• Built-in speaker
  
• Combined optical digital audio input/audio line in (minijack)
  
• Combined optical digital audio output/headphone out (minijack)
  

Storage

• 80GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive; optional 120GB or 160GB drive2
  
• Optical drive
  • Slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW): Writes DVD+R DL discs at up to 2.4x speed, writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed, writes DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs at up to 4x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed
    

Electrical and Environmental Requirements

• Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
  
• Line voltage: 100-240V AC
  
• Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
  
• Maximum continuous power: 110W
  
• Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  
• Storage temperature: -40° to 116° F (-40° to 47° C)
  
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
  
• Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet
  

Software

• Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger
  Tiger offers the amazing Spotlight search technology, handy Dashboard widgets and hundreds more features. Tiger also includes the following system applications
  • Safari 2
    
  • Mail 2
    
  • Address Book 4
    
  • iChat AV 3
    
  • iCal 2
    
  • Font Book 2
    
  • DVD Player 4.5
    
  • Preview 3
    
  • Xcode 2
    
• iLife ’06 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand), Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, iWork (30-day trial), Quicken 2006 for Macintosh, Big Bang Board Games, Comic Life, Omni Outliner, and Apple Hardware Test
  
• Front Row

What's In the Box:

• Mac mini
  
• Apple Remote
  
• DVI to VGA adapter
  
• Power cord
  
• Install/restore DVDs
  
• Printed and electronic documentation
  

Approximate Dimensions:

• Height: 2"
  
• Width: 6.5"
  
• Depth: 6.5"

Approximate Weight:

• Unit: 2.9 lbs
• Shipping: 5 lbs

Warranty Information:

• Limited Warranty and Service:
  Your Mac mini comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three full years.

Download Files (.pdf):

• Design Features
• Mac Mini Intel User Guide
• Apple One Year Limited Warranty

Footnote:

1. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
2. Available memory under Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage 80MB, resulting in 432MB system memory available.
3. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2006 using preproduction Mac mini units with 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo; all other systems were production 1.42GHz G4 units. SPEC® is a registered trademark of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC); see www.spec.org for more information. Benchmarks were compiled using the IBM and Intel compilers for Mac OS.
   

Manufactures Model Number: MA608LL/A

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