Exactly what you'd expect -- a Mac mini specifically designed to be a server with Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server preinstalled. Instead of a SuperDrive, there are two 500GB hard drives that give you all the power and storage you need to help your group work more efficiently than ever
What Can It Do for You?
Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server is designed to help you communicate, collaborate, and share information. It's perfect for any small business or group -- retail shops, doctor and law offices, classrooms, design studios -- you name it. Now you can have your own server that supports email on Mac computers, PCs, and iPhone. Sync and share calendars and contact information. Access and swap files securely, and at lightning speed, between Mac computers and PCs. Easily create full-featured wikis and high-quality podcasts. And automatically back up all your important data
Add as Many People as You Want
Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server lets you add an unlimited number of Mac and PC users without per-user licensing fees. So you can grow your business without growing your costs. And you get amazing hardware and software that are ready to go, right out of the box, for less than the cost of most server software alone
Ease of Use
Server Assistant
The Mac is famously easy to use, and so is Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server. That makes it perfect for people who've never run a server before or for overtaxed IT departments. Server Assistant will walk you through the setup process step by step. And if you want help at any stage, just click the "?" icon for more information
Management
Tools like Server Preferences let you quickly set up all your key services and manage users and groups. A Server Status Dashboard widget makes it easy to keep an eye on the status of services such as email, file sharing, web hosting, and more
Integration and Compatibility
Advanced network hardware and software make it incredibly simple to integrate Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server into any Mac or PC environment. It is compatible with a wide range of displays, keyboards, mice, and other peripherals, so you can put it to work with the equipment you already have
Performance
Small, But Powerful
The new Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server features a 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 4GB of memory. It also has two 500GB hard drives built in, so you have plenty of room to host wikis and websites, back up the data you need, and store just about anything
SuperDrive
If you ever want to burn discs or install additional software, consider the external USB-based MacBook Air SuperDrive. It takes up very little space and easily connects to Mac mini with a single USB cable -- there's no separate power adapter
Space Efficient; Energy Efficient
Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server uses less than 16 watts of power when idle. That's 4.5 times less than a similarly equipped tower server. It's also made from highly recyclable aluminum, so it has a big impact on the way your office works and a tiny impact on the planet
AirPort Extreme & Bluetooth
The integrated AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi will let you get online without wires. You'll be able to connect to networks with ease, even those that operate on the less-common 5GHz radio band. The system also features a Bluetooth 2.1+EDR module, allowing it to communicate with compatible wireless peripherals such as keyboards, mice, cell phones, and headsets
Bring Your Own Accessories
Display, Keyboard, Mouse
The Mac mini ships sans display, keyboard, and mouse. This allows you to choose your own peripherals, or use items that you already own
Dual Display Support
The computer features two display outputs -- one Mini DisplayPort and one Mini-DVI -- allowing you to use the system in a dual monitor configuration
The Mac Experience
Environmentally Friendly Design
Apple understands that the Earth is our most precious resource. They've worked to create a computer that is energy efficient, free of many toxins, and highly recyclable. Because Apple designs both hardware and software, the Mac mini is able to use a highly efficient power supply that reduces wasted power. The computer is free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs). When the computer reaches the end of its long life, you can rest assured that it can be recycled. It is constructed from materials, including aluminum and glass, that are highly desirable to recyclers. The Mac mini has been awarded EPEAT Gold status for responsible manufacture, energy efficiency, and recyclability
Tech Support
Have a problem with your Mac? Get support and advice at the Genius Bar, located at every Apple Retail Store. Apple also provides online tutorials, troubleshooting forums, and 90 days of phone support for users who aren't able to make it to an Apple store
Optional AppleCare
Apple provides 90 days of free phone support and a 1-year limited hardware warranty on the computer. You can opt to add an AppleCare Protection Plan, at additional cost, which covers support and repairs for 3 years from the date of purchase. AppleCare can be purchased at any time within the first year of ownership of the computer
Performance
Processor
2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Cache
L2: 3MB
System Bus
1066MHz
Memory
Slots: 2x SO-DIMM Type: PC3-8500 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM SO-DIMM Installed: 4GB (2x2GB) Capacity: 4GB RAM is not user-upgradable; Opening the Mac mini voids the Apple warranty
Graphics Display
nVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1920 by 1200 pixels on a DVI or VGA display; up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on a dual-link DVI display using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately)
Storage and Expansion
Hard Drive
Bays: 2x Installed: 1TB (2x500GB) 5400rpm hard disk drive Type: SATA
Optical Drive
None
Input/Output
Ports
1x 9-pin FireWire-800 5x USB 2.0
Display
1x Mini DisplayPort 1x Mini-DVI
DVI output using Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter (included) VGA output using Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter (sold separately)
Audio
1x Built-In Speaker 1x Combined Optical Digital Audio Input/Audio Line In (Minijack) 1x Combined Optical Digital Audio Input/Audio Line Out (Minijack)
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Compatibility
Intel Macs
System Requirements
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New in Bento 3
iPhoto Integration
iPhoto integration allows you to store more information about photos than iPhoto allows and link them to contacts, projects, events, and other information stored in Bento, without having to go through a lengthy file import process. Photos can be viewed in any of Bento's available view settings
Grid View
In addition to the venerable Table view, Form view, and Split view, you can now view images and forms in Grid view in order to see a visual display of your information. The view can be customized to display additional information under each image thumbnail
You'll even be able to create and view your own customized thumbnail forms, allowing you to, for example, create a form where you have an image of a product next to the part number and price, displaying multiple product "cards" together on one screen
Simple List Field Type
Simple list field type allows you to add a freeform table to your forms, perfect for creating a quick to-do list or shopping list and for tracking gifts received at parties and weddings
Library Folders
Library folders allow you to save space in your Libraries pane by grouping like libraries in a single folder. Libraries in the folder can also be exported as a group
Image Box
Image box allows you to add a picture to any form
Security
The password-protected Encrypted field type allows you to protect sensitive data using encrypted fields and password protection, perfect for protecting web site logins and banking information. You'll be able to assign a master password on a database level; you can also assign a sharing password, which gives other users library-level access to a database that you've shared over a LAN
Multi-User Sharing
Share your Bento database or selected libraries with up to 5 other Bento users on your local network, complete with password protection. You'll be able to control access so that only authorized users make changes. As Bento is compatible with Apple's Bonjour protocol it will automatically find shared libraries on your network
Group E-Mailing
Group e-mailing allows you to send one e-mail to multiple recipients using the Apple Mail program with only a few clicks
Print Blank Form
Print a blank version of any form, perfect for surveys and sign-up lists
Copy Forms
Copy forms within a library and between collections, allowing you to keep data consistent across your various libraries
Additional Templates
Adds 10 ready-to-use templates to the software, bringing the total to 35. The new templates include: vacation planner, health records, job search, house search, wine collection, home maintenance, party planner, TV & movie catalog, user names and passwords, and meeting notes
Improved Features in Bento 3
Related Data Field
The Related data field now allows you to see thumbnail images of media. You can use this feature to link a list of guests to an event, with a picture of each guest displayed on the event record
File List
You'll be able to see a thumbnail image of each document in the File List, rather than just seeing a list of text containing file names as in the previous version of the software
Table View with Media Cell
You'll be able to see mini versions of pictures, movies, or PDFs that are stored in a media field when you're in Table view thanks to Quick Look support
System Requirements
Computer: 867MHz PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5, or Intel Mac
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5.7 (Leopard) or 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
Memory: 512MB (1GB recommended)
Hardware: Optical drive