Testseek.com have collected 92 expert reviews of the Apple Mac Mini - Mid 2010 MC438 and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple Mac Mini - Mid 2010 MC438.
June 2010
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The editors liked
HDMI portSleek
Attractive design fits anywhereLow power consumption
Noticeable improvements over previous models
Stylish design
HDMI port
RAM is easily upgraded
Sleek aluminum design
HDMI output
Improved performance
Attractive
Tiny
And rock-solid aluminum Unibody enclosure
Easy RAM upgrades
Improved graphics performance
Built-in SD-card reader
Great performance for the value. Easy-access RAM slots for a maximum of 8GB. HDMI out.
Super compact design. Aluminum unibody construction. SD slot supports new SDXC cards. Included HDMI-to-DVI adapter and HDMI port. Extremely low power usage. GreenTech Approved. Internal power supply. Accessible memory slots. More 3D power than anything in its class.
Setup in as little as 10 steps. Faster processor and more memory than the Mac mini client. Lots of storage for SMBs or a home network. New features add to the ultra-easy Mac experience. Powerful command-line option for advanced tasks and management.
Easy to deploy and manage. Quiet and energy efficient. Unlimited client license.
Sleek
Compact design
Now has HDMI port
SD-card slot
Improved graphics
Easily removable bottom allows for memory upgrades
Small
Efficient and quiet
Unlimited user licence
User upgradeable RAM
Cross-platform file sharing
Bundled email
Address book
Calendaring and web servers
Wiki and blogging tools
The editors didn't like
No Blu-ray optionsOn your own for home theater supportExpensive
Display and keyboard cost extra
No Bluray drive
Soso value
More expensive than competing PCs
No Bluray Disc support
SD-card slot inconveniently located
Higher price than previous entry-level model
Slow stock hard drive
Inconveniently located SD card slot and USB ports. Hard drive isn’t upgradeable.
Still no Blu-ray. Hard drive is hard to upgrade. No eSATA port.
Tricky Active Directory integration. Not for heavy-work-load environments.
No optical drive for inevitable software installs.
Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor not included
Costly for what you get
Performance not up to par with comparably priced PCs
Abstract: Like last year's models, the 2011 Minis come in base (RRP: $699) and premium (RRP: $899) consumer models, plus a beefed-up server model (RRP: $1099).The stylish unibody aluminium design remains, but the optical drive slots have gone: Apple argues an optic...
Power button and SD card slot on the rear; no Blu-ray drive; reasonably expensive
Apple's Mac Mini is the cheapest Mac available, and the addition of an HDMI port and an SD card slot makes it an great choice for a living room computer -- provided you're willing to pay the asking price...
The new Mac Mini is a desirable bit of kit indeed. The addition of HDMI makes it appealing to the HTPC crowd that wants to retain flexibility, but not custom build a solution. Where it hurts though is in cost and lack of extras — for the same price, yo...
Thinner profile. HDMI. Easily accessible RAM. SD card reader. Quiet. Blends in perfectly with your home cinema gear
No keyboard and mouse for the price is asking a bit much. Don't hold your breath for Blu-ray. SD card reader on the back. iMac is better value for new PC buyers
The new Mac Mini is a desirable bit of kit indeed. The addition of HDMI makes it appealing to the HTPC crowd that wants to retain flexibility, but not custom build a solution. Where it hurts though is in cost and lack of extras — for the same price, yo...
SD-card slot inconveniently located; higher price than previous entry-level model; slow stock hard drive, $999
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