Apple Mac mini compared to the most popular
Product name |
Apple Mac mini (Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0GHz; 120GB HDD) |
Dell OptiPlex GX270 (Pentium 4 2.6GHz, 512MB RAM) |
Apple iMac (Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz; 27-inch LCD; ATI graphics) |
Dell Dimension 9150 (Pentium D Processor 830 3.0GHz, 512MB RAM) |
Editors' ratings(How we rate) |
 7.3
Very good |
 8
Excellent |
8.4
Excellent |
CNET Asia editor's take |
Review Summary |
While we're still impressed with the Mac Mini's ability to pack so much into a tight package, Apple can't get away from its PC competitors that offer more features for less money. If saving space and the Mac OS are dominating factors, then the new Mac Minis are a viable option, but your dollar will stretch much further with a budget Windows desktop. |
The GX270 isn't cutting edge, but it's enough ahead of the game to make it a worthwhile buy for enterprise customers. |
The new 27-inch iMac will charm you plenty with its screen size alone. Fortunately, that won't lead you astray. Behind its expansive display, Apple has packed one of the fastest all-in-ones available and added a few useful extras to sweeten the deal. This iMac isn't perfect, but its positives far outweigh its negatives. |
More info |
User ratings |
No ratings yet |
 4.8
Average (from 5 users) |
6
Good (from 1 user) |
9.5
Perfect (from 4 users) |
List price |
List price as of Mar 6, 2009:
S$988 |
List price as of Jun 26, 2003:
S$2137 |
List price as of Oct 27, 2009:
S$2588 |
List price as of Nov 7, 2005:
S$2288 |
Basic product specifications | ||||
Processor |
Core 2 Duo | Pentium 4 | Core 2 Duo | Pentium D |
Processor speed |
2000 MHz | 2600 MHz | 3060 MHz | 3000 MHz |
Amt of RAM |
1024 MB (max MB) | 512 MB (max 2048 MB) | 4096 MB (max MB) | 512 MB (max 4096 MB) |
Graphics card |
Nvidia GeForce 9400M | Intel Extreme Graphics 2 | ATI Radeon HD4670 | ATI Radeon X600 |
Sound card |
Info unavailable | Integrated AC97 sound chipset | Info unavailable | Integrated 7.1 audio |
Hard drive |
120 GB ( rpm) | 40 GB (5400 rpm) | 1000 GB ( rpm) | 80 GB (7200 rpm) |
Display type |
No monitor | 17-inch CRT | 27-inch LCD | 17-inch LCD |
Operating system |
Info unavailable | Win XP Pro | Info unavailable | Win XP Home |
Software included |
iLife '09 | None | iLife '09; Front Row; Photo Booth | Microsoft Works 7.0 (OEM version), Dell Media Experience software |
See full specifications |
Apple Mac mini (Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0GHz; 120GB HDD) |
Dell OptiPlex GX270 (Pentium 4 2.6GHz, 512MB RAM) |
Apple iMac (Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz; 27-inch LCD; ATI graphics) |
Dell Dimension 9150 (Pentium D Processor 830 3.0GHz, 512MB RAM) |
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