Mac Mini (2011) με Sandy Bridge επεξεργαστές και Thunderbolt ports
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H Apple παρουσιάζει τα νέα Mac Mini με Sandy Bridge επεξεργαστές και τεχνολογία Thunderbolt

20 Ιουλίου 2011 Vasilis Ananiadis

H Apple παρουσιάζει τα νέα Mac Mini με Sandy Bridge επεξεργαστές και τεχνολογία Thunderbolt

Τα νέα Mac Mini είναι εδώ με OS X Lion, Intel Sandy Bridge επεξεργαστές και τεχνολογία Thunderbolt!

Το μικρό μοντέλο της νέας σειράς απαρτίζεται από Sandy Bridge επεξεργαστή στα 2.3 GHz (dual-core Intel Core i5), 2 GB of RAM, Intel HD Graphics 3000 με 288MB DDR3 SDRAM (shared) και 500 GB hard drive.

Το μεγαλύτερο μοντέλο έρχεται με Sandy Bridge επεξεργαστή στα 2.5GHz* (dual-core Intel Core i5), AMD Radeon HD 6630M με 256MB GDDR5 και διπλάσια RAM στα 4GB, διατηρώντας την χωρητικότητα του σκληρού δίσκου στα 500 GB.

* Για όσους επιθυμούν να αποκτήσουν το δυνατότερο μοντέλο η Apple δίνει την επιλογή αναβάθμισης του επεξεργαστή σε 2.7GHz (dual-core Intel Core i7) και αύξηση της RAM σε 8GB.

Mac Mini 2011 models

Η τιμή των νέων μοντέλων ξεκινάει από τα $599 (US) για τα μοντέλα με OS X Lion ενώ διατίθεται και ειδική έκδοση με Lion Server στα $999 (2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 με 6MB L3 cache), με τις παραγγελίες να ξεκινάνε από σήμερα στα online stores.

Mac Mini – Video Support

  • Thunderbolt port with support for up to 2560-by-1600 resolution
  • HDMI port with support for up to 1920-by-1200 resolution
  • DVI output using HDMI to DVI Adapter (included)
  • Support for dual display and video mirroring

Mac Mini – Audio Support

  • Audio line in minijack (digital/analog)
  • Audio line out/headphone minijack (digital/analog)
  • HDMI port supports multichannel audio output
  • Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
  • Built-in speaker

Ακολουθεί το δελτίο τύπου της Apple:

CUPERTINO, California—July 20, 2011—Apple® today updated the Mac® mini with next generation Intel core processors, new discrete graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and Lion, the world’s most advanced operating system. The new Mac mini delivers up to twice the processor and graphics performance of the previous generation in the same amazingly compact and efficient aluminum design.* Starting at just $599 (US), the new Mac mini is available for order today and in stores tomorrow.

“Mac mini delivers the speed and expandability that makes it perfect for the desktop, living room or office,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With faster processors, more powerful graphics and Thunderbolt in an incredibly compact, aluminum design, the new Mac mini is more versatile than ever.”

At just 7.7-inches square and 1.4-inches thin, the new Mac mini maintains its compact aluminum design while delivering amazing performance and graphics capabilities. Available in three different configurations, customers can choose a Mac mini with the latest dual-core Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 processors, AMD Radeon HD 6630M discrete graphics, or a quad-core Intel Core i7 powered server configuration. Designed without an optical disc drive, Mac mini can access the optical drives on other PCs and Macs, and works with the MacBook Air® SuperDrive®. Configure-to-order options include up to 8 GBs of memory, a faster 7200 RPM hard drive and a 256GB solid state drive.

Mac mini now comes with Thunderbolt I/O technology for expansion possibilities never before available to Mac mini users. With a Thunderbolt port, Mac mini can connect to peripherals such as high-performance storage devices, RAID arrays and the new Apple Thunderbolt Display, a stunning 27-inch IPS widescreen display that’s great for making FaceTime® HD video calls, surfing the Web and viewing movies and photos.

With ultra-fast Wi-Fi, you can wirelessly download apps from the Mac App Store™, get music and movies from iTunes®, back up data to Time Capsule® and share files with AirDrop, which makes transferring files quick and easy. Mac mini includes Bluetooth for wireless peripherals and four USB ports for easy connectivity for the wired and wireless devices you use every day.

The new Mac mini remains the world’s most energy efficient desktop, meets Energy Star 5.2 requirements and achieves EPEAT Gold status.** Mac mini has a highly recyclable aluminum enclosure, PVC-free components and cables, no brominated flame retardants and features material-efficient system and packaging designs.

Every new Mac mini comes with Mac OS® X Lion, the latest major release of Mac OS X, the world’s most advanced operating system, and iLife® apps for creating and sharing great photos, movies and music. Lion introduces more than 250 new features to the Mac, including Multi-Touch® gestures and system-wide support for full screen apps; Mission Control, an innovative view of everything running on your Mac; the Mac App Store, the best place to find and explore great software; Launchpad, a new home for all your apps; and a completely redesigned Mail app.

Pricing & Availability
The new Mac mini is available through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com) today and in Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers starting July 21.

The 2.3 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Mac mini with 2GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive starts at a suggested retail price of $599 (US), with options to add memory up to 8GB and a 750GB hard drive.

The 2.5 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Mac mini with 4GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive starts at a suggested retail price of $799 (US), with options to upgrade to a 2.7GHz dual-core Core i7 processor, up to 8GB of memory, and a 750GB hard drive with an option to add or replace with a 256GB solid state drive.

The 2.0 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 Mac mini with Lion Server, 4GB of memory and dual 500GB hard drives starts at a suggested retail price of $999 (US). Options include adding memory up to 8GB, two 750GB hard drives, or up to two 256GB solid state drives.

*Testing conducted by Apple in July 2011 using preproduction Mac mini configurations. For more information visit www.apple.com/macmini/features.html.

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Vasilis Ananiadis

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