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Mac mini "Core" Q&A (Intel Mac mini FAQ) @ EveryMac.com
With the Mac mini "Core" Q&A, from EveryMac.com, you can get answers to all of your Intel-based Mac mini questions from "Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the Mac mini 'Core' models?" to "How do I connect a Mac mini 'Core' to a television?" and everything in between.
Please note that the "Early 2009" Mac mini systems are currently shipping and all earlier models have been discontinued.
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Most Frequently Asked Intel Mac mini Q&As:
What are the differences between the "Early 2009/NVIDIA" Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" and the Mac mini models they replaced?
How fast is the "Early 2009/NVIDIA" Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" compared to earlier Mac mini models?
What are the differences between the "Early 2009/NVIDIA" Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" configurations?
How do I connect a Mac mini "Core" to a television?
Is the Mac mini "Core" capable of H.264 HD playback?
How do you upgrade the RAM in the Mac mini "Core" models? How much RAM of what type do they support?
Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the Mac mini "Core" models?
What is the performance difference of the Mac mini "Core" models using matched or unmatched RAM?
How do you upgrade the hard drive in the Mac mini "Core" models? What type of hard drive do they support? Is it possible to replace the optical drive with a second hard drive?
What are the "pros and cons" of the Mac mini "Core"? Is it right for my needs?
Software Compatibility Q&As:
What version of the MacOS is pre-installed on the Mac mini "Core" models?
Can the Mac mini "Core" run MacOS X applications written for the PowerPC processor?
Can the Mac mini "Core" run MacOS 9/Classic applications?
Can the Mac mini "Core" run Windows?
Can the Mac mini "Core" run Linux?
Comparison Q&As:
What are the differences between the "Early 2009/NVIDIA" Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" configurations?
What are the differences between the "Early 2009/NVIDIA" Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" and the Mac mini models they replaced?
What are the differences between the "Mid-2007" Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" models? How do they compare to their predecessors?
What are the differences between the Intel-based Mac mini "Core Solo/Core Duo" and the PowerPC-based Mac mini?
What are the differences between the Mac mini "Core Solo/Core Duo" models?
How does the Mac mini "Core Solo/Core Duo" compare to a similar Windows PC?
How does the "Mid-2007" Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" compare to the Dell Studio Hybrid and Asus Eee Box?
Performance & Function Q&As:
How fast is the "Early 2009/NVIDIA" Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" compared to earlier Mac mini models?
How fast are the "Mid-2007" Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" models compared to the systems each replaced?
How fast is the Mac mini "Core Solo/Core Duo" compared to the Mac mini G4?
What is the performance difference of the Mac mini "Core" models using matched or unmatched RAM?
Does the Mac mini "Core" have a ROM or BIOS?
Can Mac mini "Core" systems be stacked on top of one another?
Is there any way to mount the Mac mini "Core" on the bottom of a shelf in an entertainment cabinet? Could doing so harm the system?
Can the Mac mini "Core" be installed in a car?
Graphics & Video Q&As:
What type of video system is provided by the Mac mini "Core" models?
What does "integrated graphics" mean?
Why are "integrated graphics" in the Mac mini "Core" considered to be inferior?
Is the video on the Mac mini "Core" upgradable?
What is the largest display the Mac mini "Core" will support? Does it support dual displays?
Can I place a monitor on top of the Mac mini "Core"?
Is the Mac mini "Core" capable of H.264 HD playback?
Is World of Warcraft (WoW) playable on the Mac mini "Core"?
Will games that say an ATI Radeon or NVIDIA GeForce graphics card is required run on the Mac mini "Core" systems?
How do I connect a Mac mini "Core" to a television?
Are there any adapters or "hacks" that make it possible to use a second display on a Mac mini "Core"?
How can I get all my shows and movies to stream from an iMac to a Mac mini "Core" through Front Row?
What is HDMI?
Expansion Q&As:
Does the Mac mini "Core" have a PCI slot?
How do you upgrade the RAM in the Mac mini "Core" models? How much RAM of what type do they support?
What is the performance difference of the Mac mini "Core" models using matched or unmatched RAM?
How do you upgrade the hard drive in the Mac mini "Core" models? What type of hard drive do they support?
Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the Mac mini "Core" models?
What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the Mac mini "Core" models? Which can read and write dual-layer DVDs?
Storage, Peripherals & File Transfer Q&As:
How can I transfer files from my old Mac to my Mac mini "Core"?
What external storage is available for the Mac mini "Core" models?
What ports are provided by the Mac mini "Core" models?
What type of keyboards and mice does the Mac mini "Core" support?
What printers and scanners are compatible with the Mac mini "Core"?
Networking & Communication Q&As:
How do I network the Mac mini "Core" to another Mac?
What is AirPort? What is AirPort Extreme?
Does the Mac mini "Core" support 802.11a? 802.11n?
What is the difference between 802.11a and 802.11g (AirPort Extreme)?
What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a?
Does the Mac mini "Core" come with a modem?
Design, Configuration & Purchasing Q&As:
Who designed the Mac mini "Core"?
Why isn't the Mac mini "Core" cheaper? Weren't Intel Macs supposed to cost less?
Where can I buy a Mac mini "Core"?
What are the default configurations?
Are custom configurations available?
What are the "pros and cons" of the Mac mini "Core"? Is it right for my needs?
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