Apple Mac mini G4/1.42 Specs (M9687LL/A*)
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The Apple Mac mini G4/1.42 features a 1.42 GHz PowerPC 7447a (G4) processor with the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit and a 512k on-chip level 2 cache, 256 MB of 333 MHz PC2700 DDR SDRAM memory (512 MB after July 26, 2005), an 80.0 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive, a slot-loading 8X DVD/CD-RW "Combo" Drive (4X DVD±RW/CD-RW "SuperDrive" optional before July 26, 2005, and a standard US$699 configuration afterwards - M9971LL/B), and an ATI Radeon 9200 graphics processor (4X AGP) with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM.
Connectivity includes DVI (DVI-to-VGA adapter included), USB 2.0, FireWire, and a headphone/line out jack, as well as support for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth with optional upgrades (after July 26, 2005, AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth were provided standard, but the modem was dropped).
The internal components are cleverly enclosed in a tiny and elegant 2.9 lb, 6.5 inch square, two inch tall "cuboid" case with an external power supply. The Mac mini shipped without a display, keyboard, or mouse, but numerous Apple and third-party options were available.
Also see: What are the differences between the Mac mini G4 models?
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| Introduction Date: |
January 11, 2005* |
Discontinued Date: |
September 27, 2005 |
| 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.
*512 MB of RAM, AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth standard after July 26, 2005, US$699 model (M9971LL/B) also introduced with a 4X "SuperDrive". |
| Processor Type: |
PowerPC 7447a (G4) |
Processor Speed: |
1.42 GHz |
| Details: |
The PowerPC G4 includes the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processor. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
None |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The processor is mounted directly to the motherboard. |
| System Bus Speed: |
167 MHz (8.5:1) |
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: |
256, 512 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
1.0 GB |
| Details: |
512 MB of RAM standard after July 26, 2005.
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| 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: |
80.0 GB |
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? |
| Standard Optical: |
8X "Combo" |
Standard Disk: |
N/A |
| 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 reported that the "SuperDrive" (DVD±RW/CD-RW) that was an optional upgrade prior to July 26, 2005 and a standard configuration afterwards (M9971LL/B) "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." |
| Standard Modem: |
56.6k v.92 (internal) |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100Base-T |
| Details: |
Configurations introduced July 26, 2005 (M9687LL/B and M9971LL/B) lacked the internal modem by default, but one could be added for US$29. |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11b/g (Optional*) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
1.1 (Optional*) |
| Details: |
AirPort Extreme (802.11b/802.11g) and Bluetooth were optional upgrades at the time of purchase for the original configuration. Configurations introduced July 26, 2005 (M9687LL/B and M9971LL/B) shipped with AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth pre-installed. |
| USB Ports: |
2 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (400) |
| Details: |
Two USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire "400" port.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
AP/BL |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
Internal AirPort Extreme (802.11b/802.11g) and Bluetooth support. |
| 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 Model No: |
M9687LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Mac mini |
| Details: |
M9687LL/A is the original product number. M9687LL/B refers to the model with 512 MB of RAM, AirPort Extreme, and Bluetooth introduced July 26, 2005. M9971LL/B refers to the US$699 "SuperDrive" configuration also introduced July 26, 2005 (otherwise identical to M9687LL/B). |
| Gestalt/Model ID: |
A1103 |
Machine Model: |
PowerMac10,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.3.7 (7T11) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current |
| Details: |
MacOS X 10.4 "Tiger" pre-installed starting July 26, 2005. Please note that this system can run the current version of MacOS X as of the date last updated (see bottom of page). |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
Classic Mode Only* |
Windows Support: |
Emulation Only |
| Details: |
*This model is capable of using MacOS 9 applications within the MacOS X "Classic" environment provided with MacOS X 10.4.11 "Tiger" and lower ("Classic" is not supported starting with MacOS X 10.5 "Leopard"). It cannot boot into MacOS 9.
Site-sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both MacOS X and MacOS 9 applications. |
| 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$599, US$699 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$450-US$500 |
| Details: |
US$599 original price is for the "combo" drive models (M9687LL/A and M9687LL/B), US$699 for the "SuperDrive" model (M9971LL/B).
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).
Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
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