Apple Mac Mini (2005)

409 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 409 reviews of Apple Mac Mini (2005). The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. People really like the size and reliability. The price and design are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Apple Mac Mini (2005) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple Mac Mini (2005)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Apple Mac Mini (2005) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the size and design. The price and usability are also appreciated, but views are divided on the reliability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple Mac Mini (2005)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 109 user reviews of Apple Mac Mini (2005) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and reliability. The price and design are also mentioned favorably.

usability, design, price, reliability, size

83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Peter Rojas (engadget.com)

Mac mini reviews contest: We have a winner

We know it's taken us freaking long enough, but we finally have a winner in our Mac mini reviews contest. What was the holdup? Well, for starters we received more entries than we expected, but what really complicated matters was the quality of the...

Mar, 2005

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Expert review by : Peter Rojas (engadget.com)

Last chance to enter our Mac mini reviews contest

Just a quick reminder that you have until noon tomorrow to enter our Mac mini reviews contest (we're giving you all an extra 24 hours to get 'em in). Post up your review of the Mac mini for a shot at $500 in Mac mini accessories (or $500 in cash). So...

Mar, 2005

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Expert review by : Jason Calacanis (engadget.com)

Mac mini user reviews contest: Win $500 in Mac mini accessories (or $500 in cash)

If we've learned one thing from our year-long adventure over here at Engadget, it's that our readers are really, really smart. Scary smart (and we're not just buttering you all up). We thought about hiring a bunch of folks to review products, but...

Mar, 2005

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Expert review by : Troy Dreier and Matt Elliott (cnet.com)

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Apple Mac Mini (PowerPC G4)

Affordable; extremely compact; whisper quiet; ships standard with 512MB of memory; includes iLife '05.

G4 processor, not G5; peripherals--even keyboard and mouse--add to the bill if you don't already own them; case can't be easily opened; slow hard drive; only two USB 2.0 ports.

The Apple SuperDrive Mac Mini addresses some of the shortcomings of its $499 predecessor, making it a well-rounded home PC at its base configuration.

Sep, 2005

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Expert review by : Richard Baguley (pcworld.com)

Apple Mac Mini

This impressive small system could tempt you to become a Mac user.

The Mac Mini provides an elegant way to enter the Mac universe without having to spend too much.

Apr, 2005

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Expert review by : Richard Baguley (pcworld.com)

Apple 1.25GHZ Mac Mini Desktop Desktop

Cute isn't a word we use very often in connection with PCs, but it certainly applies to the Apple Mac Mini--arguably the most visually striking personal computer ever built. The world's most petite PC could serve double duty as a bookend, as long as...

Apple describes the Mac Mini as a BYODKM (bring your own display, keyboard, and mouse) system; none of these are included. Apple offers a USB keyboard and mouse set for $58, but the system works with any USB keyboard and mouse designed for a PC: You...

Apr, 2005

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Expert review by : Jason Snell, Macworld (pcworld.com)

Mac Mini Dissected

The inside scoop on one of the smallest PCs around.

Mar, 2005

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Expert review by : Rebecca Freed (pcworld.com)

Apple's Diminutive Mac Mini Seems Pretty Mighty

Powerful but tiny Mac just might lure curious PC users.

Feb, 2005

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Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

Apple Mac mini

The Apple Mac mini makes an attractive entry point for the Windows-to-Mac switcher, the Mac user who needs an upgrade from a pre-1-GHz Mac, or the user on a budget who wants a small, silent desktop with a really cool design.

Sleek design. Tiny chassis. Most affordable Mac yet. Built-in Bluetooth and 802.11g wireless available. Quiet, single-fan system

Base price ($499) does not include keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, or wireless; RAM and hard drive space are barely adequate. No audio input. Limited internal expansion

Jan, 2005

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Apple Mac mini (HDMI)

Apple's Mac mini raises the bar yet again for ultra small form factor ("mini") desktops.

Super compact design. Aluminum unibody construction. SD slot supports new SDXC cards. Included HDMI-to-DVI adapter and HDMI port. Extremely low power usage. GreenTech Approved. Internal power supply. Accessible memory slots. More 3D power than anything...

Still no Blu-ray. Hard drive is hard to upgrade. No eSATA port.

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