Apple unibody aluminum enclosure maintained at last year, and a faster Mac Mini inside only, with three options start at $ 599. Significant in all three models is the new Thunderbolt port for connection of compatible products.
The basic level starts with a Sandy Bridge processor 2.3 GHz and 2 GB RAM, 500 GB more storage, with the option to supplement with a media processor, 2.5 GHz and 4 GB of RAM. The server option can have a 2.0GHz processor and 4GB of RAM, but is charged with two 500 GB hard drive. All models run the new OS X Lion, of course, comes out today. [Apple]
CUPERTINO, California-July 20, 2011-Apple ® today updated the Mac mini with Intel ® Next-generation Intel Core, new discrete graphics, high speed of the beam E / S of technology and the lion, the total operating system the most advanced. The new Mac mini delivers up to twice the processor and graphics performance of previous generation in surprisingly compact design and efficient aluminum same .* Starting at just $ 599 (U.S.), the new Mac mini is available to order today and tomorrow in stores.
"Mac mini offers the speed and scalability makes it perfect for the office, living room or office," said Philip Schiller, Apple vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing for. "With faster processors, more powerful graphics Thunderbolt and incredibly compact design in aluminum, the new Mac mini more versatile than ever. "
Just 7.7 inches square and 1.4 cm thick, keeps the design of the new Mac mini aluminum compact while offering excellent performance and graphics capabilities. Available in three different configurations, customers can choose a Mac mini over dual-core Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7, AMD Radeon HD 6630M discrete graphics or Intel quad-core Core i7 server configuration on. Designed with no optical drive, the Mac mini to access the optical drives on other PCs and Macs, and works with the MacBook Air SuperDrive ® ®. Configure-to-order options include up to 8 GB of memory, a faster disk drive and a 7200 RPM 256 GB SSD drive.
Mac mini now comes with Thunderbolt I / O technology to increase opportunities ever available for the Mac Mini. With a Thunderbolt port, the Mac mini to connect to external devices such as high-performance storage devices, RAID systems and the new Apple Display Thunderbolt, an impressive 27-inch widescreen IPS screen which is great for making FaceTime ® video HD calls, surf the web and watch movies and photos.
Ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi, you can wirelessly download software from a Mac App Store ™, you get music and movies from iTunes ®, back up data to Time Capsule ® and Airdrop share files, which makes the transfer of File fast and easy. Mac mini comes with a Bluetooth wireless devices, and four USB ports for easy connectivity to both wired and wireless devices for everyday use.
The new Mac mini desktop is the world's energy efficient, Energy Star requirements 5.2 and EPEAT Gold compliance is called .** Mac mini features an aluminum housing highly recyclable, PVC-free cables and components, without delay retardants flame and the essential characteristics of system efficiency and packaging design.
All new Mac mini comes with Mac OS ® X Lion, the last major release of Mac OS X operating system most advanced in the world, and iLife ® applications to create and share great photos, movies and music. Leo introduces over 250 new features for the Mac, including the Multi-Touch ® and the whole system to support full-screen apps, Mission Control, a new point of all Macs, the Mac App Store, the best place to find and explore the wonderful program, Launchpad, a new home for all applications, and completely renovated the application e
Pricing and Availability
The new Mac mini is available in the Apple Store ® (www.apple.com), today and in Apple stores and Apple Authorized Resellers from July 21.
The 2.3 GHz dual core Mac mini Intel Core i5 with 2 GB of memory and a 500 GB hard drive starts at an MSRP of $ 599 (U.S.), with options for additional memory up to 8 GB and 750 GB hard drive
2.5 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Mac mini with 4 GB of memory and 500GB hard drive starts to suggested retail price is $ 799 (U.S.), with the ability to upgrade the dual-core 2.7GHz Core i7 up to 8 GB of RAM and 750 GB hard drive opportunities to add or replace the 256GB solid state drive.
2.0 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 with a Mac mini Server Leone, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drive suggested retail price is 999 € (VAT included). Options include increasing the memory up to 8 GB, dual 750 GB hard drive, or two 256 GB Solid State Drive.
* Testing conducted by Apple in July 2011 configurations using preproduction Mac mini. For more information, visit www.apple.com / MacMini / features.html.
** EPEAT is an independent organization that helps customers compare the environmental performance of notebooks and desktops. For more information visit www.epeat.net.
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