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Mac mini
Manufacturer	Apple Inc.
Type	Compact desktop^[1] Server (pre-October 2014 models)
Release date	November 7, 2018; 9 months ago (current release) January 22, 2005 (original release)
Introductory price	US $499 (original) US $799 (current release)
Operating system	macOS^[2]^[3]
CPU	Intel Core i3, i5, i7 (current release)^[2]^[2]^[3]
Predecessor	Power Mac G4 Cube
Related articles	iMac, Mac Pro, iMac Pro
Website	Apple – Mac Mini

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The Mac mini (branded with lowercase 'mini') is a desktop computer made by Apple Inc. One of four desktop computers in the current Macintosh lineup, along with the iMac, Mac Pro, and iMac Pro, it uses many components usually featured in laptops to achieve its small size.^[4] The current Mac mini, introduced in October 2018, is the fourth generation of the product.

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First released in 2005, the Mac mini is Apple's only consumer desktop computer since 1998 to ship without a display, keyboard, or mouse. Apple initially marketed it as BYODKM (Bring Your Own Display, Keyboard, and Mouse),^[5] pitching it to users switching from a traditional PC running operating systems such as Microsoft Windows.^[6] In 2010, a third-generation Mac mini became Apple's first computer with an HDMI video port to connect to a television or other display, more readily positioning the unit as a home theater device alternative to the Apple TV.^[7]

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A server version of the Mac mini, bundled with the Server edition of the OS X operating system,^[8] was offered from 2009 to 2014.^[9]

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Overview[edit]

A small form factor computer had been widely speculated and requested long before the release of the Mac mini. Rumors predicted that the 'headless iMac' would be extremely small, include no display, and would be positioned as Apple's entry-level desktop computer.^[10] On January 10, 2005, the Mac mini was announced alongside the iPod shuffle at the Macworld Conference & Expo and was described by Apple CEO Steve Jobs at the time as 'the cheapest, most affordable Mac ever'.^[11]^[12] Its case measured 2.0 × 6.5 × 6.5 inches (51 × 165 × 165 mm).

The Mac mini is an entry-level computer intended for budget-minded customers. Until the 2011 release, the Mac mini had much less processing power than the other computers of the Macintosh lineup. Unlike regular desktop computers, which use standard-sized components such as 3.5-inch hard drives and full-size DIMM's, Apple uses lower-power laptop components in the Mac mini to fit all the necessary components into the small case and to prevent overheating.^[13] Previously, with the choice of components on the older models, the machine was considered somewhat slower than standard desktop computers. It also had less storage and memory than comparable desktops. However, the 2011 upgrade addressed many of these previous complaints.

In general, the Mac mini has been praised as a relatively affordable computer with a solid range of features. However, many also agree that it is relatively costly for a computer aimed at the lower segment of the market. It is possible to buy small computers at the same price with faster processors, better graphics card, more memory, and more storage.^[14] The small size has made the Mac mini particularly popular as a home theater solution. In addition, its size and reliability has helped keep resale values high.^[15]

On October 22, 2009, Apple introduced a new server version of the Mac mini along with revisions of the computer. This model had a second hard drive instead of an optical drive, and was marketed as an affordable server for small businesses and schools.

On June 15, 2010, Apple introduced the third-generation Mac mini. The new model was thinner, with a unibody aluminum case designed to be easily opened for RAM access, and incorporated upgraded hardware, such as an HDMI port and Nvidia GeForce 320M graphics. It also included an internal power supply.

An update announced July 20, 2011, dropped the internal CD/DVD optical drive from all versions (note: the Mid-2010 Server models never had an optical drive) and introduced a Thunderbolt port, Intel Core i5 processor, and either Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated graphics or AMD Radeon HD 6630M dedicated graphics. The Server model was upgraded to a quad-core Intel Core i7 processor. Quad-core i7 CPUs were also used in the late-2012 desktop Mac mini computers.^[16]

In October 2014, Apple refreshed the line, adding Haswell CPUs, improving the graphics, lowering the base-model price by $100. The only change to the body was the removal of the two holes used to open the case, as the RAM was no longer upgradable because it was soldered to the logic board; this idea is similar to the Retina MacBook Pro, the MacBook Air and the Mid 2014 21.5-inch iMac.

On October 30, 2018, after four years, the Mac mini got a refresh. With this came major specification upgrades, new colors, and a switch to all-flash storage. The RAM was increased to a baseline of 8 GB, and a maximum of 64 GB of SO-DIMM DDR4. This shows Apple's trend back toward user-upgrade-ability in their desktop models. The storage was changed to a baseline 128 GB of flash storage, with a max of 2 TB. It has optional 10 Gb Ethernet, HDMI 2.0, a headphone jack, 2 USB 3.1, and 4 USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports. The Bluetooth was upgraded to the 5.0 standard, and the Mac itself was made available in space gray. The baseline retail price is $799 USD.^[17] Missing for the 2018 model is the SD card reader, SATA drive bay, IR receiver, optical S/PDIF (TOSLINK) audio out, and audio in.

Design[edit]

The original Mac mini before the 2010 re-design

Inside of an Intel Mac mini circa 2007

Mac mini 2010

The most notable feature of the Mac mini is its size. The original design measured only 2.0 × 6.5 × 6.5 inches (51 × 165 × 165 mm). The exterior of the original Mac mini was made of aluminum capped with polycarbonate plastic on the top and bottom. The original design had no visible screws and was not meant to be upgraded by the user. The back of the machine contains the I/O ports and vents for the cooling system. It had an external power supply rated at 85W (G4 model

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