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Mac Mini Core i5 Desktop 2.5GHz 4GB 500GB Mac OS X
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div class="aplus" pMac mini is even more of a powerhouse, thanks to a new dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, discrete AMD Radeon HD graphics, and ultrafast Thunderbolt technology. It also comes with OS X Lion, the world's most advanced desktop operating system. /p div class="rightImage" style="width:400px" p /p img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/apple/apple-11q3-macmini-main-sm.jpg" width="400" height="158" alt="Apple Mac mini" /div class="imageCaption"The powerhouse Mac mini, now with high-speed Thunderbolt br(view larger)./div /div pThis version of the Mac mini (model MC816LL/A) features a 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor and AMD Radeon HD 6630M discrete graphics (with 256 MB of dedicated video memory) as well as 4 GB of RAM (expandable to 8 GB) and 500 GB of hard drive storage (see full specifications below). It also comes with the iLife software suite, which includes the latest versions of iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand. /p h4OS X Lion/h4 pEvery Mac comes with OS X Lion, the latest release of the world's most advanced desktop operating system. With over 250 features including Multi-Touch gestures, Mission Control, full-screen apps, and Launchpad, OS X Lion takes the Mac further than ever./p div class="leftImage" style="width:200px" img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/apple/apple-11q3-feat-lion-sm.jpg" width="150" height="153" alt="OS X Lion" / /div h5Key OS X Lion Features/h5 ul liMission Control provides a bird's-eye view of everything running on your Mac. liLaunchpad puts all your apps front and center for easy access. liView apps full screen and switch between them with a swipe. liInteract with your Mac using intuitive new Multi-Touch gestures. /ul h4Key Features/h4 h5Small Footprint, Excellent Versatility/h5 pThe Mac mini features a precisely constructed unibody enclosure that even houses its own integrated power supply into the 7.7-inch square aluminum enclosure (that's also 1.4 inches thin)--eliminating the need for an external power brick. Additionally, the Mac mini helps contain your environmental footprint with a 10 watt power consumption./p pDespite its smaller size, the Mac mini offers a full range of ports for connecting to your existing peripherals--from keyboards and mice to external hard drives and displays (via the Thunderbolt and HDMI ports). And when you're ready to add more memory, the Mac mini's bottom removable panel makes the upgrade process a breeze./p div class="rightImage" style="width:400px" p /p img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/apple/apple-11q3-macmini-display-sm.jpg" width="400" height="286" alt="Apple Mac mini" /div class="imageCaption"Just add your own display, keyboard, and mouse--such as the Apple Thunderbolt Display, Wireless Keyboard, and Magic Mouse (not included; view larger)./div p /p img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/apple/apple-11q3-macmini-rear-sm.jpg" width="400" height="158" alt="Apple Mac mini" /div class="imageCaption"A full range of ports, including Thunderbolt and HDMI plus an SDXC card slot (view larger)./div /div h5Revolutionary Thunderbolt Technology/h5 pDeveloped by Intel with collaboration from Apple, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O (input/output) technology delivers an amazing 10 gigabits per second of transfer speeds in both directions. Built into the Mac mini, the Thunderbolt port allows you to connect to new Thunderbolt-compatible peripherals as well as existing USB and FireWire peripherals using simple adapters. You'll be able to move data up to 20 times faster than with USB 2.0 and more than 12 times faster than with FireWire 800, and you can daisy-chain up to six high-speed devices without using a hub. Thunderbolt also supports DisplayPort for high resolution displays and works with existing adapters for HDMI, DVI, and VGA displays./p a name="techspecs"h4Key Specifications/h4 ul listrong2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor/strong (3 MB on-chip shared L3 cache) helps you breeze through everyday tasks such as emailing, web browsing, and working with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in iWork or Microsoft Office for Mac (both sold separately). listrongAMD Radeon HD 6630M processor/strong (with 256 MB of discrete DDR5 SDRAM memory) for powering graphics-intensive applications and providing a super-responsive gaming experience. listrong500 GB hard drive/strong (5400 RPM) listrong4 GB installed RAM/strong (1333 MHz DDR3; supports up to 8 GB) listrongWireless-N Wi-Fi wireless networking/strong (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible) listrongGigabit Ethernet wired networking/strong (10/100/1000BASE-T) listrongBluetooth 4.0 technology/strong for connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and cell phones. listrongFour USB 2.0 ports/strong listrongOne FireWire 800 port/strong listrongThunderbolt port/strong with support for up to 2560 x 1600-pixel resolution (compatible with Mini DisplayPort devices) listrongHDMI audio/video output/strong with support for up to 1920 x 1200-pixel resolution and multichannel audio output (included adapter for DVI output). listrongCombined optical digital output/headphone output/strong (also includes line-in/microphone jack) listrongSecure Digital memory card slot/strong compatible with SD, SDHC, and SDXC media listrongDimensions:/strong 7.7 x 7.7 x 1.4 inches (WxDxH) listrongWeight:/strong 2.7 pounds /ul h4What's in the Box/h4 pMac mini; power cord; HDMI to DVI Adapter; printed and electronic documentation/p pstrongNote:/strong The Mac mini does not come with an optical drive, however OS X Lion offers the convenient DVD or CD Sharing feature, which lets you wirelessly "borrow" the optical drive of a nearby Mac or PC. So you can install applications from a DVD or CD and have full access to an optical drive without having to carry one around. Additionally, you can connect an optional optical drive (such as the MacBook Air SuperDrive) via one of the USB ports./p h4Included Software/h4 ul listrongOS X Lion/strongbr Includes Mail, Address Book, iCal, the Mac App Store, iTunes, Safari, Time Machine, FaceTime, Photo Booth, Mission Control, Launchpad, AirDrop, Resume, Auto Save, Versions, Quick Look, Spotlight, QuickTime, and more./li listrongLion Recovery/strongbr OS X Lion includes a built-in set of tools for repairing your Mac in the Recovery HD, a new feature that lets you repair disks or reinstall OS X Lion without a physical disc./li /ul h4Limited Warranty And Service/h4 pThe Mac mini comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a 1-year limited warranty, which can be extended to 3 years with the AppleCare Protection Plan./p div class="rightImage" style="width:450px" img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/apple/apple-accessories-applecare-sm.jpg" width="450" height="129" alt="AppleCare Protection Plan" / /div h4AppleCare Protection Plan/h4 pBecause Apple makes the hardware, the operating system, and many applications, the Mac is a truly integrated system. And only the AppleCare Protection Plan gives you one-stop service and support from Apple experts, so most issues can be resolved in a single call. Extend the complimentary service and support on your Mac to 3 years from the original Mac purchase date with the AppleCare Protection Plan. You get direct telephone access to Apple experts for technical questions, and you get global repair coverage--including both parts and labor--for your Mac and select Apple peripherals. /p hr /br / h4Optional Accessories and Related Products/h4 table width="100%" border=0 cellpadding=10 tr td width=200 align=center valign=top img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/apple/apple-11q3-accessories-thunderboltdisplay-sm.jpg" width="103" height="80" alt="Thunderbolt Display" / /td td valign=top pbApple Thunderbolt Display/bbr The world's first Thunderbolt display doesn't just give you more pixels. It gives you more possibilities. Built-in Thunderbolt technology lets you connect as many as six devices through a single port and transfer data up to 20 times faster than with USB 2.0./p /td /tr tr td width=200 align=center valign=top img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/apple/apple-accessories-timecapsule-sm.jpg" width="180" height="63" alt="Time Capsule" / /td td valign=top pbTime Capsule/bbr Time Capsule is the revolutionary backup device that works wirelessly with Time Machine in OS X Leopard or later. It automatically backs up everything, so you never have to worry about losing important files. It also doubles as a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station. Choose from 2 TB and 3 TB models./p /td /tr tr td width=200 align=center valign=top img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/apple/apple-accessories-airportextreme-sm.jpg" width="180" height="70" alt="AirPort Extreme Base Station" / /td td valign=top pbAirPort Extreme Base Station/bbr Speed, range, and easy setup make AirPort Extreme the perfect wireless solution for home, school, and small business. It offers simultaneous dual-band support and lets up to 50 people share Internet access, a wireless network, a hard drive, and a printer./p /td /tr tr td width=200 align=center valign=top img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/apple/apple-11q3-accessories-airportexpress-sm.jpg" width="79" height="80" alt="AirPort Extreme Base Station" / /td td valign=toppbAirPort Express Base Station/bbr AirPort Express is powerful enough to run a home Wi-Fi network for up to 10 people, yet small enough to take on the road. It also lets you stream music from your iTunes library through your stereo or powered speakers using AirPlay./p /td /tr tr td width=200 align=center valign=top img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/apple/apple-accessories-superdrive-sm.jpg" width="180" height="68" alt="SuperDrive" / /td td valign=top pbApple MacBook Air SuperDrive/bbr If you want to burn discs or install software you already own on disc, consider the external USB-based MacBook Air SuperDrive. It takes up very little space and easily connects to Mac mini with a single USB cable--there's no separate power adapter./p /td /tr tr td width=200 align=center valign=top img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/apple/apple-accessories-wirelesskeyboard-sm.jpg" width="180" height="46" alt="Apple Wireless Keyboard" / /td td valign=top pbApple Wireless Keyboard/bbr Incredibly thin and streamlined, the Apple Wireless Keyboard lets you type on your desk, on your lap, or anywhere within range. Wherever you put it, the keyboard will take up minimal space. Just like your Mac mini./p /td /tr tr td width=200 align=center valign=top img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/apple/apple-accessories-magictrackpad-sm.jpg" width="180" height="68" alt="Apple Magic Trackpad" / /td td valign=top pbApple Magic Trackpad/bbr Magic Trackpad is the first Multi-Touch trackpad designed to work with your Mac desktop computer, and it supports a full set of gestures. Click, scroll, swipe, and rotate to control what's onscreen. Use it along with your mouse or as an alternative to one./p /td /tr tr td width=200 align=center valign=top img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/apple/apple-accessories-magicmouse-sm.jpg" width="180" height="57" alt="Apple Magic Mouse" / /td td valign=top pbApple Magic Mouse/bbr Magic Mouse is unlike any other mouse you've ever used. The Multi-Touch surface lets you use gestures to swipe through photos and scroll down web pages. And the entire mouse is the button, so you can click anywhere./p /td /tr tr td width=200 align=center valign=top img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/apple/apple-accessories-remote-sm.jpg" width="180" height="44" alt="Apple Remote" / /td td valign=top pbApple Remote/bbr Control your Mac mini from afar with the sleek aluminum Apple Remote. Play, pause, adjust volume, move forward and back, and access menus while playing music and video./p /td /tr /table /div