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Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini Q&A @ EveryMac.com
With EveryMac.com's Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini Q&A you can get answers to all of your Aluminum-clad Mac mini questions from "What are the differences between the 'Mid-2011' Aluminum Mac mini models and the models replaced?" to "How do you upgrade the hard drive(s) in the Aluminum 'Unibody' Mac mini models?" and everything in between.
Please note that the "Mid-2011" Aluminum Mac mini models are currently shipping and earlier models have been discontinued. This Q&A is in the process of being updated to cover the new line. For answers to questions about the older Polycarbonate Intel Mac mini, please refer to the Polycarbonate Intel Mac mini Q&A.
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Most Frequently Asked Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini Q&As:
What are all the differences between the "Mid-2011" Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models? Which is best for my needs?
How do you upgrade the RAM in the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models? How much RAM of what type do they actually support?
How fast are the "Mid-2011" Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models compared to the "Mid-2010" models replaced?
How do you upgrade the hard drive(s) in the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models? What type of hard drive(s) do they support?
How do I connect an Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini to a television?
What are the "pros and cons" of the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini? Is one right for my needs?
What are all the differences between the "Mid-2011" Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models and the "Mid-2010" models replaced?
Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models?
Does the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini have an IR receiver? Does it support a remote?
How is the SD Card slot different on the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini compared to SD Card slots on earlier Macs?
Software Compatibility Q&As:
What version of Mac OS X is pre-installed on the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models?
Can the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini run Mac OS 9/Classic applications?
Can the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini run Windows?
Can the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini run Linux?
Comparison & Performance Q&As (Mid-2011 - Current):
What are all the differences between the "Mid-2011" Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models? Which is best for my needs?
What are all the differences between the "Mid-2011" Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models and the "Mid-2010" models replaced?
How fast are the "Mid-2011" Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models compared to the "Mid-2010" models replaced?
Comparison & Performance Q&As (Mid-2010 - Disc.):
What are the differences between the "Mid-2010" Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" models?
What are the differences between the "Mid-2010" Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini and the "Polycarbonate" Mac mini models replaced?
How fast are the "Mid-2010" Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" models compared to the Mac mini models replaced?
Graphics, Video, & Television Q&As:
What type of video system is provided by the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models? Can it be upgraded?
What is the largest display the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models will support? What type of displays do they support? Do they support dual displays?
Does the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini have an IR receiver? Does it support a remote?
Is the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini capable of 1080p H.264 HD playback?
How do I connect an Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini to a television?
What is HDMI?
What is "Thunderbolt"? Is it an industry standard? What advantages does it offer? Are there any disadvantages?
Expansion Q&As:
How do you upgrade the RAM in the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models? How much RAM of what type do they actually support?
How do you upgrade the hard drive(s) in the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models? What type of hard drive(s) do they support?
Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models?
Does the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini have a PCI slot?
How is the SD Card slot different on the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini compared to SD Card slots on earlier Macs?
Storage, Peripherals, & Networking Q&As:
What ports are provided by the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models?
What is "Thunderbolt"? Is it an industry standard? What advantages does it offer? Are there any disadvantages?
What type of keyboards and mice does the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini support?
What is a good wireless keyboard with a trackpad to use with a Mac mini while sitting on the couch?
Does the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini support 802.11n?
What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a?
Design, Configuration, & Purchasing Q&As:
Who designed the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini?
Where can I buy an Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini?
What are the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini default configurations? What custom configurations are available?
What are the "pros and cons" of the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini? Is one right for my needs?
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