Testseek.com have collected 57 expert reviews of the Apple Mac mini - Early 2013 MD388 / MD387 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple Mac mini - Early 2013 MD388 / MD387.
December 2013
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The editors liked
Strong productivity and media performance
Quiet operation
Compact size
Fast drive performance with Fusion Drive option
USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt ports
A strong core of components and the speedy Fusion hybrid hard drive design make this the most competitive Mac Mini yet
Intel Ivy Bridge processor. Fusion Drive with 1.12TB capacity. Unchanged aluminum unibody design. Offers USB 3.0
HDMI
And Thunderbolt ports.
Attractive and compact designHigh-speed Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 portsFusionDrive hybrid storage works intelligentlyAffordable price for the specs
The editors didn't like
Expensive considering lack of peripherals
$250 price for Fusion Drive option seems high
No dedicated-graphics option
Fusion is an expensive upgrade
Especially for users without demanding data transfer requirements
Limited upgrade opportunities
Intel HD 4000 GPU not ideal for true desktop gamingStill lacking optical drive
Excellent new processors, USB 3.0, Better integrated graphics, Faster memory
No optical drive, No discrete graphics, No media centre software, SD card reader awkwardly placed
Mac news and reviews Apple Mac laptop reviews Apple Mac desktop reviews All our Apple news, features and reviews The late 2012 Mac mini refresh brings welcome improvements, but no real surprises. The step up to the new Ivy Bridge processors was inevitable...
Abstract: What's not?There's no DVD drive for ripping CDs and the accessories can be expensive.The bottom line:The easiest and cheapest way to enjoy hassle-free Mac computing at home. For style and performance, you can't buy better for the price tag - a slab of lux...
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Published: 2013-10-02, Author: Andrew , review by: macworld.co.uk
sleek, supreme build quality, quiet, high performance, USB 3.0
Does not support PCI cards for upgrading, no builtin optical drive
As we write in October 2013, the current Mac mini is exactly one year old, and we expect a refresh any day now. If you find an example of this generation second-hand or on Apple's official refurb store, you won't be disappointed by its performance or feat...
Beautiful, minimalist design combined with wonderful build quality make the slick Mac mini a highly attractive proposition. It's also capable of class-leading performance when fitted with the quad-core here, although it will be harder to keep cool. It com...
Abstract: The Mac Mini is Apple's smallest and cheapest Mac. The basic design remains unchanged, consisting of a smart little aluminium box that's small enough to fit inside a biscuit tin.The cheapest model has been reduced from £529 to £499, while also being up...
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Published: 2013-02-28, Author: Frank , review by: uk.hardware.info
A mini PC for £679 or € 955. It has a fast processor and slow hard disk that you want to replace with a Fusion Drive or SSD, and no matter how you look at it, it's a lot of money for a mini PC. The slow 5400 rpm hard disk is really the deal-breaker here...
Stylish, good connectivity, more than powerful enough for most tasks, cheapest Mac you can buy
Could have a better graphics system, HDMI output bug will annoy until next OS X update, still quite expensive really
Intel graphics issue aside, we've enjoyed our time with the Mini. It really is powerful enough for most computer use. You could use this as your work PC all day, and never struggle with slowdowns or crashes. It's also prettier and smaller than almos...
Processing power, Quality design and materials, Great audio in/out
No DVD (let alone Bluray) player, Lower graphics capabilities than 2011 model, Keyboard and mouse not included, High heat levels, Minor HDMI bugs (screen goes black for a couple of seconds), No Fusion Drive (HDD SSD) on the basic model
Even after losing its dedicated graphics card (which makes it basically useless for gaming), the 2012 Mac mini is still one of the most powerful mini-computers around. And the design is still as stylish and well-built as they come. Its low graphics capabi...
