Apple Mac mini - 2010

Overview

Apple Mac Mini M2 / M2 Pro

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 41 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

24
Average:

5
Bad:

8

Pros:

Noticeable improvements over previous models.
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz
HDMI port.

Cons:

Display and keyboard cost extra.
No Bluray drive.

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Last revision on May 26, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Noticeable improvements over previous models
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz
HDMI port
RAM is easily upgraded
Sleek aluminum design
HDMI output
Improved performance
Extremely compact
Brilliant design and packaging
Silent operation
Low power consumption
SDXC card slot
Adequately powerful hardware for general and home theater usage
Unibody aluminum exterior
Easy RAM upgrades

Reviewers Didn't Like

Display and keyboard cost extra
No Bluray drive
So-so value
More expensive than competing PCs
Only 2GB of RAM
Hard drive not user replaceable
All the ports are located on the back and are difficult to reach
Loses out on price-performance ratio

Expert reviews and ratings

If you want a desktop Mac, but can’t face spending upwards of a grand, this is where it is. Pair it with your existing keyboard and monitor and you’ll not only save stacks of space, you’ll have the full Mac experience too.Best offers...

By 5FWD on January 28, 2011

The Mac mini is the stepping stone to the Mac club. It is the cheapest way you can use Mac OS legally. Unfortunately, the new mini is no longer cheap. The older version used to come in two models, one of which, although fairly stripped off, was quite...

By TechTree on August 20, 2010

The latest Mac Mini is a sleek and very well built mini PC, but it's underspecified and overpriced....

By Expert Reviews on August 20, 2010

The newest Mac Mini is a big improvement over the last version. Although we like the generally elegant design, it isn't perfect. There's still room for improvement, such as easier hard disk access and more conveniently located ports. It's a...

By IT PRO on August 12, 2010

PerformanceIn terms of design and form factor, PCs that come closest to this one are nettops, but the same cannot be said about performance. Be it for video editing, audio encoding, processing images using design suites, or for casual multimedia, the...

By Tech2 on July 29, 2010

The new Apple Mac mini (mid 2010) sells for a price of Rs. 44,900 -- priced higher than previous entry level Mac mini model. It packs in better, improved internal hardware compared to the older Mac minis and sports a slimmer unibody aluminum shell....

By PCWorld India on July 27, 2010

The new Mac mini’s strong consumer-level performance, beautiful design, and good value make it a tempting choice, especially if you find the iMacs’ and MacBooks’ standard screens far too glossy. If replacing the hard drive were an...

By Mac|Life on July 23, 2010

The latest version of Apple's tiny PC — the aptly named Mac Mini — adds a much-requested HDMI connection, an aluminium, unibody enclosure and a removable panel that lets you upgrade its memory. The Mac Mini is a great option for a living...

By Good Gear Guide on July 08, 2010

100

The mini's makeover has been a long time coming, but it was worth the wait...

By Stuff on July 07, 2010

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...

By CNET Australia on July 02, 2010

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