Apple Mac Mini MC270LL/A Desktop

June 26, 2010 | By In Technology |

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  1. B. Miller on June 26th, 2010

    The new Mac Mini has been an impressive little beast so far!

    It sits on your desk and looks so small, yet it packs a powerful punch inside.

    I bought a Mini Displayport to VGA connector to integrate this into my KVM setup with the intention of only using it on one of my three monitors, and when I realized that I could also use the HDMI port to hook up a second monitor, it was like a new world.

    The new Nvidia Graphics card handles my 24″ and 22″ monitors just fine.

    I also picked up Parallels 5.0 software from Amazon as well, and I don’t flinch when I say that this little Mac Mini is running Windows 7 Professional better than my Quad Core PC does!

    I am also going to throw Ubuntu on here as well to play with.

    The Snow Leopard install is very snappy, and opens programs and installs things in a breeze.

    This little guy is also handling syncing to my iPad and iPhone like it was nothing, and it amazingly will handle multiple programs open with no problem.

    This is actually the first Mac I have owned, and I am so impressed that I may be converted forever.

    The SD card slot, HDMI, and new Graphics card is what really sets this apart from the older models.

    The new case is also a very nice piece of engineering! I have no idea how they fit the power supply in there! No more power brick laying around on the floor!

    So user friendly, and could be the pinnacle of a Home office or be a great HTPC in the living room!
    Rating: 5 / 5

  2. Brian Stucki on June 26th, 2010

    We’ve already put these new minis thru the paces here at Macminicolo and they’re great. A few things to know:

    -The RAM on these minis is VERY easy to upgrade. This machine comes with 2GB but can be upgraded to 8GB. Just twist off the bottom with your fingers and replace the RAM. (Literally, no tools required.)

    - If you’re looking to use the Mac mini connected to your TV, you’ll be glad to hear that it now comes with HDMI. Nearly every current HDTV should have HDMI and it’s a great fit.

    - Speaking of TV watching, the new GPU (video card) is great. A wonderful upgrade.

    - This Mac mini was reduced in power consumption AND the power brick is now internal instead of the big external one from before. That makes for a cleaner looking hookup.

    - We use all our Mac minis as servers here and they’re great. They run 24 hours a day and have no problems.

    - This machine still has the IR capability so it can be controlled with the Apple Remote or one of the Harmony remotes with no problems.

    All in all, a good upgrade.
    Rating: 5 / 5

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