Apple Mac mini G4/1.33 Specs
Identifiers: Late 2005 - M9686LL/B* - PowerMac10,2 - A1103 - N/A
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Officially, the Apple Mac mini G4/1.33 does not exist, as Apple never formally introduced it. However, starting on September 27, 2005, Apple silently upgraded the Mac mini G4/1.25 to include a 1.33 GHz PowerPC 7447a (G4) processor with the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit and a 512k on-chip level 2 cache, 512 MB of 333 MHz PC2700 DDR SDRAM memory, and a faster 5400 RPM 40.0 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive.
As with the model it replaced, it has a slot-loading 8X DVD/CD-RW "Combo" Drive (4X DVD±RW/CD-RW "SuperDrive" optional) and ATI Radeon 9200 graphics with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM. Connectivity includes DVI (DVI-to-VGA adapter provided), USB 2.0, FireWire, a headphone/line out jack, and AirPort Extreme (802.11g) but the Bluetooth was quietly upgraded to Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. A modem was not provided, but an internal modem still could be added for US$29. It still shipped without a display, keyboard, or mouse.
Also see: What are the differences between the Mac mini G4 models?
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| Introduction Date: |
September 27, 2005 |
Discontinued Date: |
February 28, 2006 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2005. |
| Processor Speed: |
1.33 GHz |
Processor Type: |
PowerPC 7447a (G4) |
| Details: |
The PowerPC G4 includes the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processor. |
| Processors: |
1 |
Geekbench: |
771 |
| Details: |
Geekbench 2 benchmarks reflect results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. Individual user-submitted benchmarks can vary, but an average can be useful to get an idea of the relative performance of different Macs. You also might be interested in combing through all Geekbench user-submissions for Macs with the PowerMac10,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
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| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The processor is mounted directly to the motherboard. |
| System Bus Speed: |
167 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Open Firmware |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
1 MB |
| Details: |
The Boot ROM is roughly 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into RAM. |
| L1 Cache: |
64k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
512k (on-chip) |
| Details: |
512k on-chip level 2 cache runs at processor speed. |
| RAM Type: |
PC2700 DDR SDRAM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
333 MHz |
| Details: |
Supports 184-pin PC2700 (333 MHz) DDR SDRAM.
Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the Mac mini G4 models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support? |
| Standard RAM: |
512 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
1 GB |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
1 |
| Details: |
One factory-installed memory card, "Apple Authorized" upgrade only. |
| Video Card: |
Radeon 9200 |
VRAM Type: |
DDR SDRAM |
| Details: |
ATI Radeon 9200 with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 4X Support). |
| Standard VRAM: |
32 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
32 MB |
| Details: |
The video cannot be upgraded. |
| Display Support: |
Single Display |
Resolution Support: |
1920x1200 |
| Details: |
The DVI video output supports digital resolutions up to 1920x1200. Apple also reports that it supports the "20-inch Apple Cinema display and 23-inch Apple Cinema HD display; supports coherent digital displays up to 154MHz; supports non-coherent digital displays up to 135MHz." VGA output (using the provided adapter) supports analog resolutions as high as 1920x1080. S-Video and composite video (to connect to a projector or TV) requires the Apple DVI to Video adapter (sold separately). |
| 2nd Display Support: |
None |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
N/A |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
40.0 GB (5400 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Ultra ATA/100 |
| Details: |
This model supports hard drives larger than 128 GB.
Also see: How do you upgrade or replace the hard drive in the Mac mini G4? What type of hard drive does the Mac mini support?
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| Standard Optical: |
8X "Combo Drive" |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the slot-loading "combo" drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) "reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed, [and] reads CDs at up to 24x speed."
Apple offically reported that the "SuperDrive" (DVD±RW/CD-RW) "writes DVD-R discs at up to 4x speed, writes DVD-RW discs at up to 2x speed, writes DVD+R discs at up to 4x speed, writes DVD+RW discs at up to 2.4x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 16x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 8x speed, [and] reads CDs at up to 24x speed." However, it is known that the US$699 configuration quietly shipped with a faster, and dual-layer read 8X DVD±RW/CD-RW "SuperDrive". |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100Base-T |
| Details: |
An internal modem could be added for US$29. |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11b/g (Standard) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
2.0+EDR |
| Details: |
AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR standard. |
| USB Ports: |
2 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (400) |
| Details: |
Two USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire "400" port. |
| Expansion Slots: |
AP/BL |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
This model shipped with AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR pre-installed. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
None |
Incl. Input: |
None |
| Details: |
The Mac mini did not ship with a keyboard or mouse. Compatible with numerous USB-based Apple and third-party products, however.
Also see: What type of keyboards and mice does the Mac mini G4 support? |
| Case Type: |
Cuboid |
Form Factor: |
Mac mini |
| Details: |
Uses a tiny and elegant 6.5 inch wide, 6.5 inch deep, and 2 inch tall case. |
| Apple Order No: |
M9686LL/B* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Late 2005 |
| Details: |
*M9686LL/B refers to the configuration of the Mac mini G4/1.25 introduced July 26, 2005. Unfortunately, as the G4/1.33 was not introduced formally, it never was assigned a separate order number. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1103 (EMC N/A) |
Model ID: |
PowerMac10,2 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1103 Model Number, the N/A EMC Number, and the PowerMac10,2 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.4.2 (8D40) |
Maximum MacOS: |
X 10.5.8 |
| Details: |
This system cannot run versions of MacOS X more recent than 10.5.8. |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
Classic Mode Only* |
Windows Support: |
Emulation Only |
| Details: |
*This model is capable of using Mac OS 9 applications within the Mac OS X "Classic" environment provided with Mac OS X 10.4.11 "Tiger" and lower ("Classic" is not supported starting with Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard"). It cannot boot into Mac OS 9.
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| Dimensions: |
2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 |
Avg. Weight: |
2.9 lbs. (1.32 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (5.08 cm, 16.51 cm, 16.51 cm). |
| Original Price: |
US$499 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$250-US$350 |
| Details: |
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
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