Typical price: £500
What is it: Ultra-compact desktop computer
What we think: Energy-efficient and compact, but its overall performance isn't as good as some similarly priced PC rivals
Compare the Apple Mac mini (2009 edition)
Apple Mac mini (2009 edition) compared to other Apple Macs
 Apple Mac mini (2009 edition) |
 Apple iMac (2008 Edition) |
 Apple iMac (27-inch, unibody, 2009) |
 Apple iMac (4th gen) |
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| Review date | 6 Mar 09 | 29 May 08 | 27 Oct 09 | 9 Aug 07 |
| Editor's rating |
7.3
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8.5
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8.5
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8.2
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| Price range | £500 | |||
| Review summary | While we're still impressed that the Apple Mac mini packs so much into a small package, some rival PCs offer more features for less money. If saving space and using Mac OS are important factors for you, the new Mac minis will appeal, but your money will go further with a budget Windows desktop Read full review |
The iMac is still the best all-in-one desktop on the market. We love the physical design of the system, and the new components on the inside make it very quick. Our only real gripe is the fact it's difficult to upgrade after purchasing, and upgrading at the point of purchase will cost you an arm and a leg Read full review |
With a 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, the 27-inch Apple iMac that we reviewed doesn't offer a dramatic increase in speed compared to previous models, but the LED-backlit display and specification tweaks are still very welcome. Unless your current iMac is on its last legs though, we'd be inclined to wait and see what the upcoming quad-core version of the 27-inch iMac offers Read full review |
With its super-elegant new design and a strong configuration, Apple's new iMac competes with the PC desktop market better than any previous Mac to date. Unless you're a gamer or an upgrade enthusiast, we can think of very few reasons not to make an iMac your next desktop Read full review |
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