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
Published: 2013-01-24, Author: Mike , review by: itpro.co.uk
Apple's Mac mini doesn't look any different to last year's version, but this doesn't matter because the design and build quality is outstanding. The Fusion Drive is a luxurious addition and Ivy Bridge upgrades provide plenty of power but these optional...
Abstract: Let's deal with the elephant in the room: the Mac mini and iMac are very different products. We're comparing them because some potential Mac purchasers are confused as to their relative merits, and a visit to the Apple website explains why. These days Ap...
Abstract: Not all Apple’s additions offer good value, but the hardware is as enticing as ever, and the Ivy Bridge upgrade is worth havingRating: 3Average: 3 (1 vote) The latest Apple Mac Mini doesn't look any different to the previous model, but it didn’t need u...
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Published: 2013-01-09, Author: Mike , review by: alphr.com
Not all Apple's additions offer good value, but the hardware is as enticing as ever, and the Ivy Bridge upgrade is worth having...
Abstract: The real star of the Mac Mini is the Ivy Bridge Intel Core i5 processor. This may 'only' be a laptop chip, but it's plenty powerful enough for everything up to and including video encoding. What's more, it's so efficient that the fan is barely audible, th...
Abstract: This update to the humble Mac Mini has gone almost unnoticed amidst the headline-grabbing launch of the iPad Mini and the elegant new iMac. That’s a shame, as for many people―both home and business users―the Mac Mini is the ideal entry point into the king...
The woeful HDMI performance means I really can't give the 2012 Mac Mini the thumbs up. If Apple fixes this serious issue soon, I'll change my mind. I do like it. It's stylish, and while you might not want to pay extra for a good-looking box, you'd surely...
If you're prepared to do a bit of software setup and buy extra accessories, such as a TV tuner, optical drive and remote control, the Mac mini's impeccable hardware makes it a very attractive choice as a media-centre PC. It's the most lounge-friendly desi...
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Published: 2012-12-04, Author: Ian , review by: techradar.com
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
The hackneyed old phrase, 'an evolution not a revolution' could (to use another hackneyed phrase) be written for the late 2012 Mac mini. With the Ivy Bridge processors and faster memory already having debuted on other Macs, it was inevitable they'd come ...
Published: 2012-11-22, Author: Brian , review by: itproportal.com
Intel Ivy Bridge processor, Large and responsive 1TB Fusion Drive, Considerably faster than its predecessor, Has USB 3.0, HDMI, and Thunderbolt ports, Smart aluminum unibody design
Limited upgrade opportunities
Note that our review machine’s configuration, with the added Fusion Drive, isn’t the cheapest Mac mini available by far at £879. Without the Fusion tech on board, and just a vanilla 1TB hard drive, the Core i7 Mac mini is £679 – and the base model, with...
