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Apple Mac mini (Early 2006) Specifications
Apple Mac mini (Early 2006)
Product Brand: Apple
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Pros
- Compact and portable design
- Reasonably priced
- Upgradable RAM and hard drive
- Included iLife software suite
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Quiet operation
Cons
- Limited graphics performance
- No optical drive
- Only one RAM slot
- Limited expansion options
- No included keyboard or mouse
- Only supports up to Mac OS X 10.6
Apple Mac mini (Early 2006) Overview
The Apple Mac mini (Early 2006) is a compact desktop computer that was released by Apple Inc. in January 2006. It was the second generation of the Mac mini series and was an update to the original Mac mini that was released in 2005. The Early 2006 Mac mini was designed to be a low-cost and energy-efficient computer, with a focus on multimedia and home entertainment use.
The Mac mini (Early 2006) had a small form factor and came in a sleek silver design. It measured 6.5 inches square and only 2 inches tall, making it easy to fit into tight spaces. It also had a built-in power supply, which eliminated the need for a bulky external power brick.
Under the hood, the Mac mini (Early 2006) was powered by a 1.5 GHz or 1.66 GHz Intel Core Solo or Core Duo processor, depending on the model. It had 512 MB or 1 GB of DDR2 SDRAM memory, which could be expanded up to 2 GB. The Mac mini also had a 60 GB or 80 GB hard drive, depending on the model, and an integrated Intel GMA950 graphics card.
The Mac mini (Early 2006) featured a slot-loading Combo Drive that could read CDs and DVDs, as well as burn CDs. It also had a variety of ports, including four USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire 400 port, a DVI output, and an Ethernet port. It also had built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0.
One of the standout features of the Mac mini (Early 2006) was its remote control, which allowed users to control multimedia applications such as iTunes and Front Row from across the room. This made it an ideal computer for use in home entertainment setups.
Overall, the Mac mini (Early 2006) was a powerful and versatile computer that was well-suited for multimedia and home entertainment use. Its compact size and sleek design made it a popular choice among Mac users who wanted a low-cost and energy-efficient computer.
Full Technical Specifications
Apple Mac Mini Specifications
| Device Type | Desktop Computer |
| Released | 28 February, 2006 |
| Colors | Silver |
| Case type | Cuboid |
| Height | 2 inches (5.08 cm) |
| Width | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) |
| Depth | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) |
| Weight | 2.9 pounds (1.32 kg) |
| Dimensions | 2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 inches (51 x 165 x 165 mm) |
| RAM | 512 MB or 1 GB of PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM (expandable up to 2 GB) |
| RAM (Type) | DDR2 SDRAM |
| RAM Max | upto 2 GB |
| RAM Slots | 1 Slot |
| Processor Type | 1.5 GHz or 1.66 GHz Intel Core Solo processor or 1.66 GHz or 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor |
| Fabrication process | 65nm fabrication process. |
| Processor Architecture | 32-bit |
| Processor Cache |
L1 cache: 32 KB instruction cache and 32 KB data cache per core. L2 cache: 2 MB shared L2 cache for the Core Duo processor and 2 MB shared L2 cache for the Core Solo processor. |
| Processor Speed | 1.5 GHz |
| Processor Details |
1.5GHz Intel Core Solo or 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo processor 2MB on-chip L2 cache 667MHz frontside bus |
| Processor/CPU Cores | Single-core (Solo) and Dual-core (Duo) |
| GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Intel GMA 950 graphics processor |
| GPU Type | Integrated |
| Storage Capacity | 60 GB, 80 GB or 100 GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive |
| Storage Type | Hard Disk drive (HDD) |
| Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Mac OS |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) |
| Wi-Fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. |
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on IEEE 802.11g specification) |
| Ports |
One FireWire 400 port (8 watts) Four USB 2.0 ports Combined optical digital audio input/audio line in (minijack) Combined optical digital audio output/headphone out (minijack) Front-row infrared (IR) receiver Apple Remote |
| Ethernet Support |
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) |
| Display Support |
Intel GMA950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory DVI video output to support digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200 pixels; supports 20-inch Apple Cinema Display and 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display; supports coherent digital displays up to 154MHz; supports noncoherent digital displays up to 135MHz VGA video output (using included adapter) to support analog resolutions up to 1920 by 1080 pixels S-video and composite video output to connect directly to a TV or projector (using Apple DVI to Video Adapter, sold separately) |
| Audio Support |
Built-in speaker Combined optical digital audio input/audio line in (minijack) Combined optical digital audio output/headphone out (minijack) |
| DVD |
Slot-loading Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) Slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) |
