Apple Thoughts: Mac Mini 2010 Model Unboxing & First Impressions

Hi there. My name is Jason, and I just bought my first Mac: a Mac Mini. Here's a couple of videos about my first 18 minutes spent with it.

This is an unboxing and first impressions video of the new Mac Mini (2010 model). This Mac Mini [affiliate] has an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU running at 2.4 Ghz, 2 GB of DDR3 RAM, a 320 GB hard drive (likely 5400 RPM, though Apple won't say), an 8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD and CD burner), AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi (which is compatible with 802.11a/b/g), Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, gigabit Ethernet, an SD card slot, four USB 2.0 ports, one Firewire 800 port, and an NVIDIA GeForce 320M GPU. Part two after the break.

One of the things I didn't mention in the video is how power efficient the 2010 Mac Mini is: it only uses an 85 watt power supply, and that PSU is 90% efficient. Impressively, it only uses 10 watts of power at idle, and is Energy Star 5.0 compliant. I'll be testing some of these claims with a Kill-A-Watt, but I don't doubt that they're accurate.

I'll have a quick video coming up of how easy it is to upgrade the RAM in the new Mac Mini, and in a few weeks I'll have my review video of the Mac Mini. Knowing as little about OS X as I do, I'll probably end up asking more questions than answering them, but I'll do my best!

Jason Dunn owns and operates Thoughts Media Inc., a company dedicated to creating the best in online communities. He enjoys photography, mobile devices, blogging, digital media content creation/editing, and pretty much all technology. He lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with his lovely wife, his wonderful son, and his sometimes obedient dog. He still feels a little queasy about buying a Mac.

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