Apple Mac Mini (2007)

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, price, design, reliability, size

94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Decent value if you already own the peripherals

Dated components

Has its strengths, but it's a shame Apple has neglected to update more than just the processor

Decent value if you already own the peripherals

Dated components

Has its strengths, but it's a shame Apple has neglected to update more than just the processor

Size, software in the box, price,

You’ll still have to buy a monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Of course, on the surface the price point is very attractive. If you are a PC user switching because you want a bit more security or you want a system that doesn't crash any more you can probably sell your tower and still use the monitor, keyboard and...

Same low price, Faster Core 2 Duo processors, Doubled RAM as standard, Enlarged hard drives

Slow graphics card, 1.83GHz model only has 2MB (L2 cache)

Faster chips, bigger drives and a better quota of RAM bring the Mac mini up to date

The latest Mac mini models have made some impressive gains in terms of performance, without gaining bulk or higher price tags. Still a great bargain, especially for those who already own a mouse, keyboard, and display, the Mac mini's size and price...

sleek, supreme build quality, quiet, high performance, USB 3.0

Does not support PCI cards for upgrading, no built-in optical drive

As we write in October 2013, the current Mac mini is exactly one year old, and we expect a refresh any day now. If you find an example of this generation second-hand or on Apple’s official refurb store, you won’t be disappointed by its performance or...

Decent Core 2 Duo processor produces an impressive speed boost, larger hard drive is welcome, small form factor is useful, price remains good, includes iLife '08 and remote control

Upgrading memory is difficult and expensive, integrated graphics chip rules out gaming and 3D applications, top-quality peripherals (keyboard, mouse and monitor) push price over the more powerful iMac system

We're glad to see Apple not give up on its budget option. The small size and impressive processor ensures that the mini remains a versatile system. The larger hard drive and 1GB of memory are also welcome additions. We would, however, like to see a...