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Apple Mac mini MB139LL/A (2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive) | 
| Brand: Apple
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $794.99
Buy New: $779.99
You Save: $15.00 (2%)
Rating:  77 reviews
Sales Rank: 119
Media: Personal Computers
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
Processors: 2
System Memory: 1000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 120
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.4
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 8.8 x 5.5
MPN: MB139LL/A
Model: MB139LL/A
UPC: 885909175772
EAN: 0885909175772
ASIN: B000K9V9H4
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 667 MHz system bus | | • | 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM (expandable to 2 GB), 120 GB SATA hard drive, and slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD R DL/DVD RW/CD-RW) | | • | One FireWire 400 port (8 watts); four USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps); DVI output; VGA output (using included adapter); S-video and composite video output | | • | Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit), built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module | | • | Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard, iLife '08, and Front Row software included |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The Mac Mini features the powerful 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. It has two cores, so it's like having two 2.0GHz processors in one! Another great feature is the suite of applications in iLife '08. A full-featured collection of programs that are designed to let you easily take control of your creative projects. iPhoto organizes your digital pics, and has a cool feature that groups them by event. iWeb makes it easy to create your own website. iMovie & iDVD lets you edit your videos and make your own DVD movies. GarageBand gives you the tools to make your own music, and even start your own virtual band! All of this and more is packed inside a svelt and stylish 6.5" body that can fit anywhere! 2 RAM Slots (occupied) 120GB 5400RPM SATA HDD Slot-loading SuperDrive with Double-Layer Support - writes to DVD+R & DVD-R DL up to 2.4x, writes to DVD-R & DVD+R up to 8x, writes to DVD-RW & DVD+RW up to 4x, reads DVDs up to 8x, writes to CD-Rs up to 24x, & writes to CD-RWs up to 16x Intel GMA 950 Graphics Processor with 64MB of shared memory (memory is shared with the main system) Ports - 1 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, 1 Firewire 400 (8 watts), 4 USB 2.0, 1 DVI Out, 1 VGA Out (using included adapter) Built-in Speakers Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi 802.11g wireless network card Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module Unit Dimensions - 2 (h) x 6.5 (w) x 6.5 (d) Unit Weight - 2.9 lbs.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 72 more reviews...
 Staying MINI with the MINI January 2, 2009
MLA (New York City)
hey folks. hope this inspires you in case you had not thought of this before.
it has now been nearly two years (02-2007) since this diminutive beauty has been attached to a samsung lcd tv in the bedroom with the included dvi connector. since i already had an urban rebounder trampoline in the bedroom :o) and have enjoyed fun aerobic "bouncing" and working out on it since 2005, the idea came after many months of using the mac mini for pretty much e-mail, web surfing, online banking, and other quick application uses/etc. {i.e., no longer lugging a laptop into the bedroom area for these purposes}.
this baby is now used for FREE www.youtu___.com music and exercise video sessions. there will never again be a need to purchase those workout dvds we tend to use 3-4x [right, folks???], only for them to become expensive paperweights. i simply go to the website and watch all those wild music videos [e.g., for the last several weeks, i have been playing Beyonce's "single ladies" vid dozens of times over 'til i nearly pass out from physical exertion...in a good way :o) ]. other times i opt for, you may or may not know, the extensive collection of ab workouts along with stretching, toning---you name it, you can probably find it---and ALL free and looking beautiful on a widescreen.
i hope if you are reading this, you are inspired in the new year to try something different with your exercise routine -- or to, @ least, begin one. this product has allowed us to take these activities to a totally new level. coupled with a wireless keyboard/mouse, this was a true no-brainer purchase in every sense.
in closing, for those of you who have both macs and pcs, SURELY you have also realized the added benefit of how quickly macs boot up and allow you to start WORKING. this mini {from turning it on to clicking on the "mentioned" website above} TAKES ABOUT 22 SECONDS, whereas my pcs {xp/vista} usually do not even allow clicking on an icon to smoothly open an app until almost TWO MINUTES. AND, unlike my pcs, the macs have NEVER crashed...EVER [(cough) can you say vertical integration???]. so, overall, even though i paid a lot more two years ago for this mac mini, it was well worth it and there is no longer an excuse to NOT work out AND stay healthy since it is attached to a BEDROOM tv.
take care, everyone, and Here's to Your Health!
 Awesome little pc December 18, 2008
Troy A. Miles
I can't believe how I suffered struggling to use Vista. This machine does everything I need far easier than Vista could ever hope to. And it is whisper quiet. I had to bump the RAM to 2GB which is the only thing that stops me from giving it 5 stars. Make the switch to the Mac and OSX and you won't be sorry.
A Better System But a Bit Pricey December 18, 2008
George B. Sears (Cedar City, UT USA)
I like the Mac OS. It seems to provide an answer to the security issues in Windows. I've had nothing but problems trying to make anti-Virus software work without being a major annoyance a lot of the time. Plus the updates get expensive. So Mac solves that.
The downside is that some of my software won't work. I could run Win on the Mac, but that seems idiotic if you keep some Win machines.
Overall, the machine works very smoothly. The iTunes is a lot more refined that Windows Media Player, which is overloaded with things. It seems to get the job done, organizing and playing music, creating playlists. The photo program, iPhoto, is OK. It's not enough for serious post processing, the the slideshow is nice, and the Ken Burns effect is useful. I might buy Aperture or Elements, but so far the iPhoto is OK as an organizer.
I run the new Open Office on Mac. It is fine, though somtimes the keystrokes seem to get lost in endless tiny reformattings of the text. I think for free software, Open Office is great and it goes from Mac to Ubuntu to Win.
So yes, Mac is simpler, more refined, and less of a pain. I might slowly migrate to the Mac OS, but I hope Windows solves some of the problems and I can use both. The basic Mini has tiny hard drive and not much memory. I really don't need to archive every photo and song I have on every drive. I can hook up a USB drive. I may get a 320MB self-powered drive for this machine, a USB pocket drive.
I might be able to get by with Ubuntu, but I've noticed a few glitches. It is simple and the package includes a nice music player and the Open Office stuff. Between Vista, Ubuntu and Leopard, I'll take the big cat. I hope the Mac systems remain isolated from malware and all the rubbish that infects Win, without the overhead of AV and other layers like complex firewalls. I really hope.
Fine little machine December 7, 2008
Rus Healy (Canadice, New York)
I'm very happy with this little Mac. It replaced an old 1.6-GHz P4 machine that has served my wife and kids for at least 4 years. We were all so tired of the various Wintel hassles that this was a long overdue step. However, for the few things that only run on Windoze, this machine runs VMware Fusion well, alongside any number of concurrent OS X apps.
Other than the fact that this machine required the most painful memory upgrade I've ever done, I am completely delighted with it. Runs great, easy to use, just works. On the physical design side, I'd prefer to have the DVD slot on one of the adjacent sides to all of the connectors, as opposed to the opposite side, because it's awkward to access the slot where our machine sits. But that's not enough for me to drop the rating to a 4. This is an excellent little computer.
Works a Treat with my TV November 19, 2008
Stephanie Sane (from the Asylum)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Apple has not updated the lowly Mini in quite awhile and if everything I read online is true, it looks like they're never going to. Lots of people think they might be dropping it. I think that would be a big mistake. They should drop their silly Apple TV instead and keep this baby in their line up, because it's a solid performer.
Well, not solid as a desktop computer, I wouldn't say that, but stick it under your TV, then hook it up via the Video out (you'll have to buy an adaptor so you can hook into one of your TV's HDMI ports), and you're good to go, TVwise that is.
You don't need a Video player, because you can just used the DVD player on your Mini. You can watch Hulu or Joost on your TV. You can even check your e-mail. And if you have your TV hooked up to a good stereo system, mine goes into an old, but still working wonderfully, Yamaha Amp which powers four JBL Studio Monitors, you can listen to your iTunes library on it. Of course, if you have a lot of music, then you'll want an external hard drive. I have two LaCie 500 gig hard drives under my Mini which match it in looks and form factor and I have tons of music as well as lots of movies on them.
Maybe Apple didn't intend the Mini to be an under the TV controller, but it works beautifully as one. So please Apple keep the Mini in your lineup.
Reviewed by Stephanie Sane
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