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
HDMI output, Fantastic new unibody casing, Thinner form factor, Excellent integrated graphics processor, Built-in power brick
Only one standard configuration, Expensive, A little underpowered, Dated media centre software, No Blu-ray option
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 to...
SD-card slot inconveniently located; Higher price than previous entry-level model; Slow stock hard drive .
The Mac mini remains an impressive feat of hardware engineering and design, fitting decent computing power and a solid set of features in a tiny package. And apart from the slow stock hard drive, there's not much to complain about with the latest model –...
Abstract: A likeable machine, but sadly not worth anywhere near the asking price. The new Mac mini is a study in smallness: at just 3.6cm thick it’s nearly a third slimmer than previous models. That makes it a more front-room friendly machine than ever, and the ...
It's great that the new Mac mini offers a HDMI output. The new unibody casing and slimmer form factor is very welcome too, as is the in-built transformer.
We wish it was cheaper. It could use better media centre software too, and will Apple ever climb on the Blu-ray wagon?
We love the new Mac mini, but a few flaws keep it from true greatness.
It looks great, but if bang for your buck is important, you'll find better value elsewhereKey specs3.5mm jack, Bluetooth, Ethernet, FireWire, HDMI, SD, SDHC, USB, Wi-Fi...
Compact design; HDMI socket; much-improved graphics performance; good software included
Expensive; only 2GB memory; no monitor, mouse or keyboard
It’s expensive, but the superb design and improved performance make it better value than last year’s model Good points Compact design; HDMI socket; much-improved graphics performance; good software included Bad points Expensive; only 2GB memory; no mo...
