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Apple Mac mini (late 2012)

86
Engadget
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An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.
86

An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.

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Engadget Review

The new mini brings USB 3.0, twice the standard RAM and optional hybrid storage. All told. you won't find another desktop this small, this powerful and this inexpensive.

Pros
  • Attractive and compact designHigh-speed Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 portsFusionDrive hybrid storage works intelligentlyAffordable price for the specs
Cons
  • Intel HD 4000 GPU not ideal for true desktop gamingStill lacking optical drive
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86
 

User Reviews

90
talala
The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - Engadget
90
chrislias
The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - Engadget
90
alonttp
Computer just fine except that the video card cannot be upgraded, but the rest...read more
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83
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Speed and features

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Size and weight

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Expandability

70
 

Power consumption

70
 

Design and form factor

88
 

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