Apple Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" 2.53 (Late 2009) Specs (MC239LL/A)
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The Apple Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" 2.53 (Late 2009) features a 2.53 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" (P8700) processor, a 3 MB on-chip level 2 cache, a 1066 MHz frontside bus, 4 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500) memory, a 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive, a slot-loading 8X double-layer "SuperDrive", and a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256 MB of memory shared with the system.
Connectivity includes Mini-DVI and Mini DisplayPort, a Firewire "800" port, five USB 2.0 ports, combined "optical digital audio input/audio line in" and combined "optical digital audio output/headphone" minijacks, a 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet port, and built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR.
All Mac mini models have the internal components enclosed in a tiny and elegant 2.9 lb, 6.5 inch square, two inch tall case with a built-in speaker and an external power supply. Additionally, all Mac mini systems ship without a display, keyboard, or mouse, but numerous Apple and third-party options are available.
Also see: What are the differences between the "Late 2009" Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" configurations? What are the differences between these Mac mini models and the models replaced?
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| Introduction Date: |
October 20, 2009 |
Discontinued Date: |
N/A |
| 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. |
| Processor Type: |
Core 2 Duo (P8700) |
Processor Speed: |
2.53 GHz |
| Details: |
The Intel "Core 2 Duo" (P8700) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. This model also is available via custom configuration with a 2.66 GHz "Core 2 Duo" processor for an additional US$150.
Also see: How fast is the "Late 2009" Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" compared to earlier Mac mini models? |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The processor is soldered directly to the motherboard.
Also see: Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the Mac mini "Core" models? |
| System Bus Speed: |
1066 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
2.53 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
1066 MHz frontside bus. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
EFI |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
2 MB |
| Details: |
Also see: Does the Mac mini "Core" have a ROM or BIOS? |
| L1 Cache: |
32k/32k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
3 MB (on chip) |
| Details: |
Includes a 3 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
| RAM Type: |
PC3-8500 DDR3 |
Min. RAM Speed: |
1066 MHz |
| Details: |
Supports 1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SO-DIMMs. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the Intel-based Mac mini "Core" models? How much RAM of what type do they support? |
| Standard RAM: |
4 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
8 GB* |
| Details: |
By default, 4 GB is installed as two 2 GB modules.
*Officially, this model is capable of supporting 4 GB of RAM, but as first reported by MacminiColo, this model unofficially can use 8 GB of RAM.
Site sponsor Other World Computing sells Mac mini memory, as well as hard drives, accessories, and other upgrades. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
| Video Card: |
GeForce 9400M |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This model has a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M that shares memory with the system. |
| Standard VRAM: |
256 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
256 MB |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that this model has 256 MB of memory shared with system memory. Please note that this is the minimum graphics memory usage but the memory available to MacOS X "may vary depending on graphics needs". |
| Display Support: |
Dual Displays |
Resolution Support: |
1920x1200* |
| Details: |
*This model simultaneously supports 1920x1200 on a DVI or VGA display using the Mini-DVI port and 2560x1600 on a dual-link DVI display using the Mini DisplayPort (with an optional Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter). |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
2560x1600* |
| Details: |
*This model simultaneously supports 1920x1200 on a DVI or VGA display using the Mini-DVI port and 2560x1600 on a dual-link DVI display using the Mini DisplayPort (with an optional Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter). |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
320 GB |
Int. HD Interface: |
Serial ATA |
| Details: |
This model also can be equipped with a 500 GB hard drive for an additional US$100.
Also see: 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? |
| Standard Optical: |
8X DL "SuperDrive" |
Standard Disk: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the slot-loading 8X double-layer SuperDrive "writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 6x speed, writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed, writes DVD-RW discs at up to 6x speed, writes DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R and CD-RW discs at up to 24x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed."
This model uses an SATA connector for the optical drive.
Also see: What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the Mac mini "Core" models? Which can read and write dual-layer DVDs? |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100/1000Base-T |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11a/b/g/n |
Standard Bluetooth: |
2.1+EDR |
| Details: |
AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR standard. |
| USB Ports: |
5 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (800) |
| Details: |
Five 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports, one Firewire "800" port.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
None |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
None |
Incl. Input: |
None |
| Details: |
No Mac mini systems ship with a keyboard or mouse. |
| 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: |
MC239LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Late 2009 |
| Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1283 |
Machine Model: |
Macmini3,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
N/A |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.6.1 (10B504) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current* |
| Details: |
*Please note that this system can run the current version of MacOS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard". It is not supported booting into 64-bit mode, although this is believed to be due to an Apple imposed EFI block rather than a technical limitation. It does support "OpenCL" and Grand Central Dispatch. |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
None |
Windows Support: |
Boot/Virtualization |
| Details: |
Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run MacOS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?
Site sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both MacOS X and MacOS 9 applications.
For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: |
2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 |
Avg. Weight: |
2.9 lbs. (1.31 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (5.08 cm, 16.51 cm, 16.51 cm). |
| Original Price: |
US$799 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$799 |
| Details: |
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