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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: 2010-02-26, review by: asiaone.com

  • If you are looking for a small server or Network Address Storage solution to serve as a hub for your files, the Apple Mac Mini with OS X Snow Leopard Server is a worthwhile consideration....

 
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  Published: 2009-12-10, review by: Cnetfrance.fr

  • Design, compacité, silence, performances, suite logiciel complète pour le Web et le multimédia.
  • Taille du transformateur électrique, télécommande en option pour Front Row, prix.
  • Entre les nouveaux iMac et le nouvel Macbook blanc unibody, se sont glissés les Mac mini. Il s’agit surtout d’une mise à jour des spécifications techniques pour ne pas être en retrait....

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  Published: 2009-05-22, review by: Lesnumeriques.com

  • Compact,
  • Interfaces vidéo en version mini, Pas de BluRay, Performances CPU moyennes, Hautparleur intégré
  • En machine bureautique, le Mac mini remplit très bien sa tâche. Compact, il prend peu de place sur le bureau et affiche en plus une consommation d'énergie très faible. Pour une utilisation domestique, soyez modestes sur sa capacit&...

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  Published: 2009-04-01, review by: macgeneration.com

  • Le design toujours très compact, La connectique actualisée, Les performances graphiques bien améliorées, Les deux sorties vidéo, Le silence de fonctionnement.
  • L'accès aux composants internes toujours aussi compliqué, La hausse du prix de cette famille, L'écart de prix entre les deux modèles au vu des différences d'équipement, Le haut parleur toujours médiocre, La télécommande Apple Remote en option.

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(75%)
 
  Published: 2009-03-26, review by: macworld.fr

  • Si le Mac mini conserve la même apparence, il offre des performances revues à la hausse avec un processeur plus performant, un disque dur plus véloce et une partie graphique enfin digne de ce nom. La partie sans-fil est également mise...

 
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  Published: 2009-03-11, review by: generation-nt.com

  • A la fois Mac et Media Center, Design et silence, Front Row et télécommande, WiFi, BlueTooth, Gigabit, USB, FireWire, sorties numériques, Formats vidéo et audio supportés avec Perian
  • Paramétrage de Front Row trop stricte, Prix en baisse mais encore trop élevé

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  Published: 2009-03-19, review by: itespresso.it

  • Abstract:  In una scatola di circa 18 cm di lato cè quasi tutto quello che serve per lavorare bene con il Mac a casa e in ufficio. Tanto misura la confezione del nuovo Mac mini, la mattonella in alluminio anodizzato di Apple (5x16,5 cm) che ha rivoluzionat...

 
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  Published: 2009-12-21, review by: Cnet.de

  • bestes Design aller vergleichbaren Geräte
  • schwache Leistung für den Preis, nicht so wohnzimmertauglich wie die Windows-Konkurrenz
  • Wer unbedingt einen Mac möchte, der klein und vergleichsweise günstig ist, ist hier genau an der richtigen Adresse. Allerdings hat Apples neuester Mac Mini mit einer stärkeren Windows-Konkurrenz zu kämpfen als seine Vorgänger....

 
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  Published: 2009-12-01, review by: hardwareluxx.de

  • Der Mac mini richtet sich an Einsteiger, die bereits über einen Monitor, Maus und Tastatur verfügen. Er stellt softwareseitig den Einstieg in die Apple-Welt dar. Wer gleichzeitig aber auch mobil sein möchte, der schaut sich lieber das...

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  Published: 2009-11-06, review by: Pcwelt.de

  • Abstract:  Der neue Apple Mac mini zeigt im Test bei der Ausstattung kleinere Verbesserungen gegenüber dem Vorgänger. Traumhafte Werte liefert er bei Verbrauch und Lautstärke ab. Die Neuauflage des Apple Mac mini wurde im Oktober 2009 vorgestellt. Die Veränderu...

 
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