Mac mini(Early 2006)

Introducing more Mac mini. The most affordable Mac ever.

2006.02.28OS X 10.4 ~ OS X 10.7

Background

Announced in February 2006, the Mac mini (Early 2006) brought Intel processors to the Mac mini line. In addition, it included a faster memory bus, a Serial ATA bus, 4 USB ports, optical audio in/out and on-board AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth on all models. The Mac mini (Early 2006) was available in two configurations. The low end machine, with a single-core 1.5 GHz Intel Core Solo processor, a 60 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM and a slot-load Combo Drive, sold for $599 U.S. The high-end machine, with a dual-core 1.67 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, an 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM and a slot-load SuperDrive, sold for $799 U.S. Both models included an Apple Remote and Front Row software.

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Key Specs

ChipCore Solo T1200 / Core Duo T2300 / Core Duo T2300E / Core Duo T2400 / Core Duo T2500 / Core Duo T2600
Memory512MB / 1GB / 2GB
Storage60GB / 80GB / 100GB / 120GB
Battery-
Weight1.31kg

Full Specifications

Basic Info

Release Date2006.02.28
IntroducedFebruary 2006
DiscontinuedAugust 2007
Original Price$599 (1.5 GHz) $799 (1.66 GHz)
OS SupportOS X 10.4 ~ OS X 10.7
Support StatusObsolete

Chip & Storage

ChipCore Solo T1200(Single-Core) / Core Duo T2300(Dual-Core) / Core Duo T2300E(Dual-Core) / Core Duo T2400(Dual-Core) / Core Duo T2500(Dual-Core) / Core Duo T2600(Dual-Core)
Memory512MB / 1GB / 2GB
Storage60GB / 80GB / 100GB / 120GB
Security Chip/
Hard Drive Interface1.5 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA)
FirmwareIntel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI)
Graphics Memory64 MB DDR2 shared with main memory (Minimum memory usage is 80 MB.)

Connectivity & Expansion

Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g
BluetoothBluetooth 2.0
Expansion SlotsNone
Backup Battery3 V CR2032 Lithium battery
Power Consumption23 W (Idle) 110 W (Maximum)
Power110W

Body & Dimensions

Width16.51 mm
Height5.08 mm
Thickness16.51 mm
Weight1.31kg

Color

Available Colors

Model Identifier

Model IDMacmini1,1
Mold ModelA1176
Technical Specificationshttps://support.apple.com/zh-cn/docs/mac/130881