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Mac Mini
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The fifth generation Apple silicon Mac Mini (announced in November 2020)
DeveloperApple Inc.
TypeCompact desktop
Server (pre-October 2014 models)
Release dateNovember 17, 2020; 13 months ago (2020-11-17) (current release)
January 22, 2005 (2005-01-22) (original release)
Introductory priceUS$499 (original)
US$699 (current release)
Operating systemmacOS
CPU
  • Apple M1 (currently)
  • Intel Core Duo, Core 2 Duo, i5, and i7 (previously)
  • PowerPC G4 (vintage)
PredecessorPower Mac G4 Cube
Related articlesiMac, Mac Pro, iMac Pro
Websiteapple.com/mac-mini/

The Mac Mini (stylized as Mac mini) is a small form-factor desktop computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc. As of 2021, it is positioned between the consumer all-in-one iMac and the professional Mac Pro as one of three current Macintosh desktop computers. It is the company's only consumer desktop computer since 2005 to ship without a display, a keyboard, and a mouse. The machine was initially branded as "BYODKM" (Bring Your Own Display, Keyboard, and Mouse) as a strategic pitch to encourage users to switch from PCs running operating systems such as Microsoft Windows and Linux.

In January 2005, the original Mac Mini was introduced as a base model of the PowerPC G4 central processing unit processor. The following February 2006, Apple announced the second-generation lineup. It featured advanced components and internal software updates, and it switched the CPU processor to the Intel Core Solo. The third-generation, which was unveiled in June 2010, had a thinner, unibody aluminum case and an HDMI port, and was more readily positioned as a home theater device and an alternative to the Apple TV.

The 2018 fourth-generation Mac Mini model has Thunderbolt, an Intel Core i5 or i7 central processing unit (CPU), and also changed the case's default silver for space gray. This model also has solid-state storage and replaces most of the data ports with USB-C sockets. The fifth-generation lineup, operating Apple Silicon, was introduced in November 2020 in the original silver style. The fourth-generation model has remained available alongside this. A server version of the Mac Mini that is bundled with the Server edition of the OS X operating system was offered from 2009 to 2014. The Mac Minis received generally tepid reviews except for the fifth-generation model, which was praised for its compatibility, performance, processor, price, and power efficiencies, though it drew some occasional criticisms for its ports, speaker, integrated graphics, non-user-upgradable RAM and storage, and the expensive cost to buy associated accessories and displays.

Lineup[]

Further information: List of Mac Mini specifications

The Mac Mini was modeled on the shape of a standard digital media player,[1] and runs the macOS operating system (previously Mac OS X and OS X).[2] It was initially advertised as "BYODKM" (Bring Your Own Display, Keyboard, and Mouse), aiming to expand Apple's market-share of customers using other operating systems such as Microsoft Windows and Linux.[3] Mac Mini was the company's only consumer computer that shipped without a paired display, keyboard, and mouse since its original release in 2005.[4][5]

A removable panel was attached to the bottom of the chassis of the Mac Minis to allow for Random Access Memory (RAM) upgrades for the third and the fourth models. The cases does not void the product warranty and broken pieces were not covered.[6] Since the third generation revision in 2010, the Kensington Security Slot and the optical drive were removed from all models,[7] leaving internal storage spaces for either a second internal hard drive or an SSD, which can be ordered from Apple or as an upgrade kit from third party suppliers.[8]

First generation (PowerPC G4)[]

Mac Mini first generation, viewed above
The first generation Mac Mini (pictured) was intended as an entry-level computer for budget-minded customers in terms of its cheap pricing.
Rear view of a Mac Mini G4
Back panel of a 2005 Mac Mini. Pictured from left to right and top to bottom, Power button, Kensington Lock, Power Input, Ethernet, Blanked Modem, DVI-I, x2 USB 2.0, FireWire 400, and 3.5mm Audio

Apple's release of a small form factor computer had been widely speculated upon and requested before the Mac Mini.[9] In January 2005, the Mac Mini G4 was introduced alongside the iPod shuffle at the Macworld Conference & Expo; Apple CEO Steve Jobs marketed "The cheapest, and most affordable Mac ever".[5][10] The machine was intended as an entry-level computer for budget-minded customers. In comparison to regular desktops, which use standard-sized components such as 3.5-inch hard drives and full-size DIMMs, the Mac Mini G4 uses low-power laptop components to fit into small cases and avoid overheating.[11]

The aluminum case, the top and bottom of which is capped with polycarbonate plastic, has an optical drive slot on the front, and the I/O ports and vents for the cooling system on the back. It has an external 85W power supply.[12] Mac Mini G4 has no visible screws, reflecting Apple's intention the computer may not be upgraded by the user. Some Mac Mini owners used a putty knife or a pizza cutter to open the case to install third-party memory, which could be obtained less expensively than Apple's offering.[13]

Hardware[]

The Mac Mini G4 is based on a single-core, 32-bit, PowerPC CPU with 512 KB of on-chip L2 cache. The processor, running at 1.25, 1.33, 1.42, or 1.5 GHz depending on the model, accesses memory through a front-side bus clocked at 167 MHz. The CPU can be overclocked to higher frequencies by either soldering or desoldering certain zero-ohm resistors on the logic board.[14][15]

An ATI Radeon 9200 graphics processor (GPU) with 32 megabytes (MB) of DDR SDRAM was supplied as standard; in the final 2005 model, Apple added a high-end option of 64 MB VRAM.[16] In Apple's early marketing of the Mac Mini G4, it touted the superiority the discrete graphics board over the integrated graphics in many budget PCs.[17]

The machine uses 333 MHz DDR SDRAM and has one desktop-sized DIMM slot for RAM, allowing a maximum of 1 gigabyte (GB) of memory, a relatively small amount that often forced the system to page against the hard drive, slowing operation considerably. The Mac Mini G4 uses a single 2.5-inch Ultra ATA/100 hard drive that offers a maximum transfer rate of 100 megabytes per second (MB/s). It is not possible to open the sealed enclosure to upgrade the hard drive without possibly voiding the warranty of the system.[6] The Mac Mini G4 also contains a second ATA cable that connects to the optical drive. A Combo drive was included as standard while a SuperDrive that could write to DVDs was also an option.[18]

Connectivity and Operating systems[]

The Mac Mini G4 has two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port. Networking is supported with 10/100 Ethernet and a 56k V.92 modem, while 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and Bluetooth were additional, build-to-order options. External displays are supported via a DVI port, and adapters for VGA, S-Video, and composite video output were available. The system contains a built-in speaker and an 1/8-inch stereo mini jack for analog sound output. The new Wi-Fi card no longer used an MMCX-Female connector for the antenna, as do prior models, but rather a proprietary Apple One.[19]

The Mac Mini G4 was supplied with Mac OS X 10.4 and can run Mac OS 9 applications, as long as a bootable copy of the OS 9 system folder is installed from which to run the Classic environment, although the Mac Mini G4 cannot natively boot to Mac OS 9. As of Mac OS X 10.5, the ability to run the Classic environment was removed. Later, Mac OS 9 was able to run on the Mac Mini G4 through an unofficial patcher, though this was not supported by Apple.[20] It is compatible with operating systems designed for the PowerPC architecture. Users can install the AmigaOS-compatible MorphOS, OpenBSD,[21] and Linux distributions such as Debian and Ubuntu.[22][23][24][25]

Second generation (Core Solo)[]

In February 2006, Apple announced the second-generation lineup of Mac Mini. Based on the Intel Core Solo CPU, it is four times faster than its predecessor PowerPC G4.[26][27] An updated server version of the machine was released in October 2009, having been marketed as an affordable server for small financial and academic uses; this model omitted the optical drive and used a hard drive instead.[28][29]

Hardware[]

The second generation Mac Mini
The Intel-based Mac Mini (pictured from above)
Back panel of a Late 2009 3,1 model Mac Mini. Ordered from left to right, first row: power button, ventilation holes, Kensington lock slot, audio in, audio out. Second row: DC in, gigabit Ethernet, FireWire 800, Mini DVI, Mini-DisplayPort, 5 USB 2.0 ports
Back panel of a Late 2009 3,1 model Mac Mini. Pictured from left to right, first row: power button, ventilation holes, Kensington lock slot, audio in, audio out. Second row: DC in, gigabit Ethernet, FireWire 800, Mini DVI, Mini-DisplayPort, 5 USB 2.0 ports

The 2006 and 2007 models are fitted with 32-bit Intel Core Solo CPUs that is upgradable with the 64-bit Core 2 Duo processors.[30] The 2006 and 2007 Merom-based Mac Mini models were supplied with socketed CPUs; the 32-bit processor can be removed, and replaced with a compatible 64-bit Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Models manufactured in and after 2009, the CPUs are soldered onto the logic board, preventing it from being upgradable. The upgrades make the 2006/2007 models perform better than the 2009 models. Geekbench has shown the 2.33 GHz Core 2 Duo fitted Mac Mini with 2 GB of RAM has a score of 3060 whereas a late 2009 Mac Mini with 2 GB of RAM has 3056 making the two machines fairly comparable.[31][32]

The built-in Intel GMA was criticized for producing stuttering video despite supporting hardware accelerated H.264 video playback, and disappointing frame rates in graphics-intensive 3D games.[33] Early and Late 2009 models corrected these performance issues with an improved NVIDIA-based GeForce 9400M chipset.[34]

Connectivity[]

The Intel-based Mac Mini includes four USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port. The I/O ports were changed with the early 2009 revision, adding a fifth USB 2.0 and swapping the FireWire 400 port for a FireWire 800 port. An infrared receiver was added, allowing the use of an Apple Remote. Bluetooth 2.0+EDR and 802.11g Wi-Fi became standard and the Ethernet port was upgraded to Gigabit. A built-in 56k modem was no longer available.[35] The 2009 models added 802.11 draft-n and later 802.11n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth was upgraded from 2.0 to 2.1. External displays are supported through a DVI port. The 2009 models have Mini-DVI and Mini DisplayPort video output, allowing the use of two displays. The Mini DisplayPort supports displays with a resolution up to 2560×1600, which allows use of the 30-inch Cinema Display. The Intel-based Mac Mini has separate Mini-TOSLINK/3.5 mm mini-jacks that support both analog audio input and output, and optical digital S/PDIF input and output.[36][37]

Third generation (Unibody)[]

Mac Mini 2010 optical drive front viewed
Mac Mini 2010 optical drive (pictured from front)
Back panel of a Mid 2010 4,1 model unibody Mac Mini. Ordered left to right, first row: power button, AC power supply plug, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire 800, HDMI, Mini-DisplayPort, 4 USB 2.0 ports, SDXC card slot. Second row: ventilation holes, audio in, audio out
Back panel of a Mid 2010, 4,1 model unibody Mac Mini. Pictured from left to right, first row: power button, AC power supply plug, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire 800, HDMI, Mini-DisplayPort, 4 USB 2.0 ports, SDXC card slot. Second row: ventilation holes, audio in, audio out

In June 2010, Apple released the third-generation of Mac Mini, which has a compacted, thinner unibody aluminum case that has an internal power supply, an SD card slot,[38] a Core 2 Duo CPU, and a HDMI port for video output that Apple marketed as HDMI 1.4 compliant, replacing the Mini-DVI port of the previous models.[39][40]

In July 2011, a hardware update was announced; models were now fitted with a Thunderbolt port, dual-core Intel Core i5 and 4-core i7 CPUs, support for up to 16 GB of memory, Bluetooth 4.0, and either an Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated graphics or an AMD Radeon HD 6630M dedicated graphics. The revision, however, removed the internal CD/DVD optical drive. The server model was upgraded to a quad-core Core i7 processor. Apple updated the line in October 2012, with Ivy Bridge processors, USB 3.0, and upgraded graphics.[41] In October 2014, the line was updated with Haswell processors, improved graphics, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and Thunderbolt 2 ports, one of which replaced the FireWire 800 port. The price of the base model was lowered by $100. Two holes that were used to open the case were removed from the case because the memory, being soldered to the logic board, was no longer upgradable. Because the integrated GPU does not have its own dedicated memory, the system shares some of the main system memory with it.[42] 4K video output via HDMI was added.[43]

Comparing the high-end models of both releases, the 2012 original model has a 4-core, 8-thread Intel Core i7-3720QM whereas the 2014 model has a 2-core, 4-thread Intel Core i7-4578U. The 2014 updated model has Intel Iris graphics (GT3), which greatly outperforms the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (GT2) in the previous models.[44] The late-2014 CPUs were more energy-efficient: their maximal thermal design power (TDP) was 62% lower than that of the 2012 models.[45][46] The Late 2014, third generation model underwent internal process transition to dual-core CPUs, performing a lower-quality of multi-threaded workloads compared to the quad-core processors in the original 2012 third generation model, though the single-threaded workload interactions speeds increased.[47]

Fourth generation (Space Gray Unibody)[]

The fourth generation Mac Mini, viewed from above
The fourth generation Mac Mini (pictured from above)
Backpannel labels for the forth generation Mac Mini
Back panel of a 2018 Mac Mini. Pictured from left to right, first row: power button, AC power supply plug, Gigabit Ethernet, 4 Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C 3.1 Gen 2), HDMI 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 Type-A. Second row: ventilation holes, and audio out

In October 2018, Apple announced the fourth-generation Mac Mini had been equipped with Intel Coffee Lake series CPUs, the T2 series chip for internal security, and connectivity to Bluetooth 5, four USB-C 3.1 ports, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, and HDMI 2.0. PCIe-based flash storage is standard with no option to fit a hard drive. The baseline storage was changed to 128 GB with a maximum of 2 TB. RAM was increased to a baseline of 8 GB and a maximum of 64 GB of SO-DIMM DDR4. The chassis is a carryover from Mac Minis released between 2010 and 2014, and has the same dimensions, but is only available in a "space gray" finish.[48]

The 2018 Mac Mini removes legacy I/O such as the SD card reader, SATA drive bay, IR receiver, optical S/PDIF (TOSLINK) audio out, and audio in. macOS Catalina added support for Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and HDR10.[49] In March 2020, Apple doubled the default storage in both base models.[50] Memory can again be replaced, although it is not officially user-replaceable according to Apple, and requires service by an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider.[51][52] The CPU and flash storage are soldered to the logic board and cannot be replaced.[53]

Fifth generation (Apple silicon)[]

The fifth generation Apple silicon Mac Mini, from above view
The fifth generation Apple silicon Mac Mini (pictured from above)
Back Panel labels for the fifth generation Mac Mini
Back panel of the fifth generation Mac Mini. Pictured from left to right, first row: power button, power port plug, Gigabit Ethernet/10 Gigabit Ethernet, 2 Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), HDMI 2.0, 2 USB 3.0. Second row: ventilation holes, and 3.5 mm headphone jack

The fifth-generation lineup, which uses the Apple M1 CPU, was announced on November 10, 2020, alongside the updated models of MacBook Air and MacBook Pro as part of Apple's CPU transition from Intel to Apple silicon.[54] It was released on November 17, 2020, and became one of the three Apple Silicon-based consumer computers.[55][56] The fifth-generation Mac Mini features a 3x faster eight-cores CPU, a 6x faster GPU, and a 15x faster machine learning performance than its predecessor, the 2018 model.[57]

Options for more than 16 GB of RAM are no longer available.[58] Support for external displays is reduced to one display over USB-C/Thunderbolt, though a second display can be connected HDMI; the previous Intel-based model could drive two 4K displays over USB-C/Thunderbolt.[59] On April 20, 2021, 10 Gigabit Ethernet with Lights Out Management[60] was added as a built-to-order option.[61] Its internal cooling system has a thermal-based design that according to Apple performs five times more quickly than the best-selling Windows-based desktop computer in its price range.[62]

The price of the Apple Silicon-based Mac Mini dropped $USD 100 dollars from that of the previous model to $USD 699. It added support for Wi-Fi 6, USB4, and 6K video output to run the Pro Display XDR. Externally, it is very similar to the 2018 Mac Mini but has a lighter, silver finish similar to that of the models released from 2010 to 2014.[63] In June 2020, the release of the Apple Silicon-based Mac Mini was preceded by that of the A12Z-based Developer Transition Kit, a prototype for developers that has a Mac Mini enclosure.[64] It was supplies with 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage, and two USB-C ports.[65]

Reception[]

The Mac Mini has been praised as a relatively affordable computer with a solid range of features. Reviews noted it is possible to purchase small computers at the same price with faster CPUs, better graphics cards, more memory, and more storage. The small size has made the Mac Mini particularly popular for home theater use, and its size and reliability has helped keep resale values high.[a]

The first-generation model received a considerably lukewarm score among critics. Those at CNET positively identified it as an affordable, quiet, and compact machine, but they disliked the slow hard drive and that it only had two below-expected quantities of USB 2.0 ports. Ars Technica indicated criticisms on its non-user-upgradable RAM and storage options and the extra expensive fees for additional drives. Overall, they felt that the performance was fairly acceptable.[66][67]

The second-generation model was moderately praised. Engadget aggregated that critics generally praised the Core Duo transition, connectivity, and the Front Row performance. The listed reviewers inspected it to be about a 10 to 15% higher performance boost in media-center-related tasks. CNET admired its cost, software, home-theater system, and Windows compatibility. Despite this, they found criticisms on the poor video output graphic processing units, small hard drive, and the limited remote controllability and upgrade options. Ars Technica encountered it to be somewhat underpowered to play high-resolution HD streams at standard frame rates. They opposed the integrated graphics implemented within the model because it delivered marginal performance when compared to dedicated graphics processors.[68][69][70]

The third-generation model reviews were tepid. Engadget praised the HDMI port, compact design, and power efficiency. They disputed its lack of Blu-Ray options on home theater and the expensive price. CNET wrote a positive review on the HDMI output and the near-decent graphics capability, citing criticisms on the limited user upgrade options and the high cost. The same sources of criticism were also mentioned in an Ars Technica review.[71][72][73]

The fourth-generation model received lukewarm praises. The Verge praised its significant leap of power and speed and the high-quality port integration. They wrote negatively on its high-cost base model and the lack of GPU performance. In an Engadget review, it was admired for its compact design,  versatile port selection, CPU performance, and that it was the least expensive in the Macintosh lineup, while criticisms included the limited GPU performance, expensive upgrade options, and the non-user-upgradable RAM. CNET wrote positively on its high-quality processor performances, the ports, and the Ethernet configuration; they disappreciated the non-replaceable integrated graphics and the expensive cost to purchase associated accessories and displays.[74][75][76]

Reviews for the fifth-generation model were very positive in the media. Wired praised its relatively low-cost affordability and its integration of Apple Silicon; the latter was assessed as efforts of significant performance and power efficiency enhancements. Null experimented the system to be "peppy and responsive" without any crashes; however, he panned the transitional disabilities of the Silicon which discontinued supports for Intel-era system extensions.[77] Similarly, ZDNet wrote positively on the price, processor units, compact design, and quiet performance. Nevertheless, they argued over the expensive non-user-installable RAM and storage upgrades and the non-discrete-or-external GPU.[78] Technical writers Samuel Axon (Ars Technica), Chris Welch (The Verge), and Jeremy Laukkonen (Lifewire) all gave high praises. Axon evaluated a positive grade on its high-quality performance and solid Legacy x86 macOS app compatibilities, citing the RAM and storage installment limitation as his chief element of criticisms. Agreeably, Welch emphasized appeals to the performance and the power efficiencies. In addition, he regarded negatively its external GPU incompatibility, low-quality speaker, and that it has fewer USB-C ports than the previous Intel model. Collectively, Laukkonen recited these debates.[79][57][80]

Home theater and server[]

Home theater[]

A 2008 Mac Mini as a home theater PC displaying the Front Row application interface
A 2008 Mac Mini as a home theater PC (pictured) demonstrating the Front Row application

Due to its similarity, compact volume and functions, the Mac Mini is often used as a home theater PC or as an alternative to the Apple TV. The system has a native interface with Front Row software that is based on the original Apple TV interface.[81][82] Unlike the Apple TV, the Mac Mini is backward compatible with televisions that have only composite or S-Video inputs.[83]

Pre-2009 models have a video connector that is compatible with DVI, HDMI (video only), SVGA, S-Video, and composite video with appropriate adapters; for audio output, it has both the analog mini-headphone port and a digital optical fiber port.[84] The addition of a HDMI port on the 2010 Mac Mini simplified connection to high-definition televisions and home theater AV receivers. The HDMI port supports video resolutions of up to 1080p and eight-channel, 24-bit audio at 192 kHz, and Dolby Surround 5.1 and stereo output. The 2014 model added 4K output, and the 2018 model supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and HDR10, and uses the macOS Catalina operating system.[43][49]

Server[]

Apple offered a server configuration of the Mac Mini that was originally supplied with the OS X Server operating system, a version of OS X, but this was later switched to the standard version of OS X with an separate OS X Server package. The file included component applications such as "Server App" and "File Sharing". In June 2011, it was available from Mac App Store for other Macintosh computers.[85] The Mid 2010 Mac Mini Server was initially the only model without an optical drive, which was replaced with a second hard drive. The Mid 2011 models also eliminated the optical drive.[86]

The Mac Mini Server hardware was discontinued in the Late 2014 model. The macOS Server software package, however, can be purchased from the Mac App Store.[87] In 2018, coinciding with the release of macOS Mojave, Apple shipped macOS Server version 5.71, which stopped bundling open-source services including DHCP, DNS, email, firewall, FTP, RADIUS, VPN, Web, and Wiki. Apple states customers are able to receive support for these services directly from open-source providers. Other Apple-proprietary services such as Airport, Calendar, Contacts, Messages, and NetBoot were also removed with no corresponding open-source options.[88]

Alternative operating systems for Mac users include Linux and virtualized Windows; they can also install third-party Unix packages via open-source package managers such as Conda, Fink, Homebrew, MacPorts, Nix, pkgsrc, and Rudix.[89] A few services, such as caching, files, Time Machine, and Web, were moved to the macOS Mojave client but can have limited configuration capability via the Sharing control panel. The Apache server GUI manager is replaced by apachectl commands in Terminal. The only services remaining in macOS Server 5.7.1 are Open Directory, Profile Manager, and Xsan.[90]

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