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Testseek.com have collected 71 expert reviews of the Apple Mac mini - Late 2009 MC238 / MC239 and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple Mac mini - Late 2009 MC238 / MC239.
Award: Most Awarded March 2009
March 2009
 
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The editors liked

  • Elegant
  • Compact design
  • Greatly improved graphics performance
  • Compact. Quiet. Dual-core performance. Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth built in. Windows compatible. FireWire 800. More powerful than nettops.
  • 2.26 GHz
  • 2.53 GHz
  • Or 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor
  • FireWire 800 port
  • 5 USB ports
  • 2 GB base memory
  • Twice as much as earlier models.
  • Compact. Energy efficient. Quiet. Dual-core performance. Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth built in. New iLife 09. Mac Os X 10.5 Windows compatible. FireWire 800 now standard.
  • NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor provides better performance
  • FireWire 800 port delivers fast access to external hard drives
  • 5 USB 2.0 ports
  • Built–in 802.11n WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1
  • Duallayer DVD burner (SuperDrive).
  • Extremely Small and Silent
  • Improved Integrated Graphics
  • Faster DDR3 Memory
  • Best design among budget desktops
  • Decent performance for its price
  • Best performance-per-watt on the market
  • Competitive Nvidia G9400M graphic chip
  • Includes updated iLife 09 suite
  • Energy efficient
  • Space-saving chassis retains distinct design.
  • Very compact
  • Decent performance
  • Great connectivity for a tiny chassis
  • Tiny size
  • Significantly improved graphics performance compared to older models
  • Dual video outputs with support for extended Desktop mode and 30-inch displays
  • Five USB ports
  • FireWire 800.
  • Impressive set of features
  • All the dramatic improvements of the Early 2009 model plus better performance
  • No longer a very poor value compared to the $599 model.
  • Combination of hardware and software is attractively priced
  • Enough processing power for small businesses
  • Small workgroups in larger enterprises
  • And educational environments.

The editors didn't like

  • Higher price
  • No improvement in processor speed
  • No Blu-ray option. No keyboard or mouse included. MiniDisplayPort is still a nascent technology. 30-inch LCD support requires optional DVI adapter.
  • Difficult to upgrade
  • 5400 RPM drive is slower than other standard drives
  • Limited hard drive options (160
  • 320
  • And 500 GB).
  • No Blu-ray option. No keyboard or mouse included. DisplayPort is still a nascent technology. 30-inch LCD support requires optional DVI adapter.
  • 5400 rpm hard drives
  • Small hard drives (120
  • 250
  • And 320 GB options)
  • Limited RAM space (4 GB)
  • Few userserviceable or expandable parts.
  • Relatively Expensive
  • Near Impossible to Upgrade Internally
  • 160GB hard drive too small at this price
  • No HDMI port
  • Similarly priced PCs offer increased functionality for more than $100 less
  • Phone support only lasts 90 days from purchase.
  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • Monitor not included
  • Not upgradable
  • Costly for what you get
  • Slow hard drive
  • $200 premium over $599 model doesn’t get you many improvements.
  • Performance increase over $599 model still not dramatic.
  • No optical drive
  • Use of 2.5-inch hard drives hampers speed.

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  Published: 2009-11-13, review by: v3.co.uk

  • Small but fairly powerful; quiet
  • Expensive, limited display connectors
  • Small and quiet but a little expensive Good points Small but fairly powerful; quiet Bad points Expensive, limited display connectors ...

 
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  Published: 2009-11-13, review by: computeractive.co.uk

  • Small but fairly powerful; quiet,
  • Expensive, limited display connectors
  • Small and quiet but a little expensive...

 
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  Published: 2009-11-12, review by: stuff.tv

  • Cheapest way to own a Mac. Desktop power
  • Small hard drive. Can't upgrade. Pricey
  • More powerful than before, but we'd rather have had a price drop ...

 
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  Published: 2009-11-06, Author: Hugo , review by: trustedreviews.com

  • Abstract:  It's a testament to the brilliance of the design that, as far as any consumer is likely to notice, it has barely changed since its inception. A look around the rear of this system reveals a notably changed port arrangement than on preceding mod...

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  Published: 2009-11-06, review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • The Apple Mac mini (Late 2009) is now more compelling than ever as a compact computer that's built to very high standards, and including a feature set unmatched by any other PC on any platform. Whether used as a space-saving desktop PC for the office...

 
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  Published: 2009-11-04, Author: Dan , review by: macworld.co.uk

  • Mac mini 2.26GHz] Tiny size; impressive set of features; all the dramatic improvements of the Early 2009 model plus better performance. [Mac mini 2.53GHz] Tiny size; impressive set of features; all the dramatic improvements of the Early 2009 model plus be...
  • Mac mini 2.26GHz] Slow hard drive; difficult to upgrade. [Mac mini 2.53GHz] Slow hard drive; difficult to upgrade; performance increase over £499 model still not dramatic.

 
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  Published: 2009-10-23, review by: pocket-lint.com

  • Compact design, near silent operation, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and plenty of power
  • No SD card slot, USB slots close
  • So there are few niggles with the Mac mini. It's the usual seamless operation we've come to expect from Apple. You take it out of the box and it just works. With the upgrades coming in at the same prices as the last versions, the new Mac mini look...

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  Published: 2009-07-22, review by: digitalversus.com

  • Compact, Low energy consumption, Quiet, Nice to look at, 5 USBs
  • Video interfaces in mini, No BluRay, Average CPU performance, Poor builtin speaker

 
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  Published: 2009-05-08, review by: techradar.com

  • Two independent video outputs, Decent gaming performance, 5x USB ports and 1x FireWire 800
  • Still no HDMI option, Mediocre RAM and hard-disk spec, The price has gone up

 
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  Published: 2009-04-16, review by: stuff.tv

  • Tiny. Timeless. More powerful and more efficient than before
  • No bundled remote. Only 1GB RAM
  • Still the most desirable and best-specced micro computer around ...

 
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