Apple Introduces Mac mini
MACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 11, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via
COMTEX/ — Apple(R) today introduced Mac(R) mini, the most affordable and
compact Mac ever. Starting at just $499, Mac mini is the ideal desktop
computer for anyone looking to get started with Mac OS(R) X and features
iLife(R) ’05, the latest version of Apple’s innovative suite of software
for managing digital photo and music collections, editing movies and
creating music. Just two-inches tall and weighing only 2.9 pounds, Mac mini
redefines design for the sub-$1,000 desktop.
“Starting at just $499, Mac mini is the most affordable way to enjoy Mac OS
X and iLife,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Just plug in your display,
keyboard and mouse and you’ve got an incredibly compact Mac for a price
that almost anyone can afford.”
Every Mac mini includes iLife ’05, which was introduced today, and is the
must-have upgrade to Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle
applications with major new versions of iPhoto(TM), iMovie(R), iDVD(R) and
GarageBand(TM). iLife ’05 also features the latest version of iTunes(R),
the world’s best digital music jukebox software which includes the iTunes
Music Store, the world’s number one online music store.
Mac mini offers the processing and graphics performance to take advantage
of demanding consumer applications with either a 1.25 GHz or 1.42 GHz
PowerPC G4 processor and ATI Radeon 9200 graphics with 32MB of dedicated
DDR memory. Both models come with a slot-load Combo drive for watching DVD
movies and burning CDs, and up to an 80GB hard drive for storing digital
media creations.
Mac mini includes one FireWire(R) 400 and two USB 2.0 ports for easy plug-
and-play connections to popular peripherals such as Apple’s market-leading
iPod(R) digital music player, digital still cameras, digital video
camcorders and printers. Mac mini offers a DVI interface that also supports
VGA so customers can easily connect to a variety of LCD or CRT displays.
The new Mac mini includes built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet and a 56K V.92
modem for easy Internet access, and offers optional support for an
AirPort(R) Extreme Card for 54 Mbps 802.11g fast wireless networking* along
with an internal Bluetooth module for the latest in wireless communications.
Mac OS X version 10.3 “Panther” is pre-installed on every Mac mini and
delivers breakthrough features including iChat AV desktop video
conferencing, Mail, Safari web browser, Sherlock(R), Address Book,
QuickTime(R), iSync, iCal(R), DVD Player and the Classic environment. Mac
mini also comes with a collection of outstanding productivity and
entertainment titles designed to meet the needs of the entire family,
including Quicken 2005 for Mac, Nanosaur 2 and MarbleBlast Gold.
Pricing & Availability
Mac mini will be available in the US on Saturday, January 22 and worldwide
on Saturday, January 29 through the Apple Store(R) (www.apple.com), Apple’s
retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers in two standard configurations.
The 1.25 GHz Mac mini, for a suggested retail price of $499 (US), includes:
— 1.25 GHz PowerPC G4 processor;
— 256MB of 333 MHz DDR SDRAM, expandable to 1GB;
— 40GB Ultra ATA hard drive;
— Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive;
— ATI Radeon 9200 graphics processor with 32MB video memory;
— One FireWire 400 and two USB 2.0 ports;
— 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet networking and 56K V.92 modem;
— Internal support for AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth;
— DVI or VGA out (adapter included), composite/S-video out with optional
adapter; and
— Built-in speaker and headphone/line out.
The 1.42 GHz Mac mini, for a suggested retail price of $599 (US), includes:
— 1.42 GHz PowerPC G4 processor;
— 256MB of 333 MHz DDR SDRAM, expandable to 1GB;
— 80GB Ultra ATA hard drive;
— Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive;
— ATI Radeon 9200 graphics processor with 32MB video memory;
— One FireWire 400 and two USB 2.0 ports;
— 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet networking and 56K V.92 modem;
— Internal support for AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth;
— DVI or VGA out (adapter included), composite/S-video out with optional
adapter; and
— Built-in speaker and headphone/line out.
Build-to-order options and accessories include up to 1GB of RAM,
SuperDrive(TM) (DVDARW/CD-RW), AirPort Extreme Card, internal Bluetooth
module, wired or wireless Apple Keyboard and Apple Mouse and the AppleCare
Protection Plan.
Mac mini is also available to education customers in the US and Canada
through the Apple Store for Education at www.apple.com/education/store or
by calling an Apple education sales representative at 800-800-APPL.
*Actual speed will vary based on range from the base station,
environmental conditions and other factors.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple
II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh.
Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-
winning desktop and notebook computers, OS X operating system, and iLife
and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital music
revolution with its iPod portable music players and iTunes online music
store.