Performance

• Dual-Core CPU

The Mac mini is powered by a dual-core Intel Core 2 Duo CPU and is loaded with 4GB of memory. The CPU boasts a 2.66GHz clockspeed, 3MB of L2 cache, and a 1066MHz frontside bus, giving you the performance needed to multitask

• Integrated nVIDIA Graphics

The integrated nVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor is capable of playing popular 3D games like Spore, Call of Duty, and The Sims 3. It can boost performance by up to five times when needed thanks to an advanced architecture. The graphics deliver smooth, responsive gameplay, allowing you to immerse yourself in rich game worlds, without sacrificing your computer's battery life

• 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

Storage Galore

• The roomy 320GB gives you ample storage space to hold your photos, movies, music, and more

• The integrated SuperDrive can burn DVDs at up to 8x speed and CDs at up to 24x speed. The included iDVD software, part of iLife, can be used to burn your home movies onto DVD, and you can also burn audio CDs using iTunes

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

• Entertainment Center Potential

You can easily connect your Mac mini to a TV to watch DVDs, movies, and TV shows from iTunes. You can also hook it up to your home stereo system to listen to your music from iTunes. If you own an Airport Express Base Station, you'll be able to play music from your Mac on your home stereo over Wi-Fi

The Mac Experience

• Every Day Use

Every Mac is designed to make your life easier, not more difficult. The system ships with Mac OS X "Snow Leopard," which gives you all the tools you need for e-mail, personal organization, Internet browsing, watching movies, and more. Its software and hardware are designed work to together seamlessly, eliminating the compatibility nightmares that often plague PC users. What's more, the Mac mini can run Windows via Boot Camp, perfect for users who have a Windows-only application that they absolutely need to use

• iLife '09

The included iLife '09 suite is a suite of applications that helps you organize your digital life. It includes iPhoto for photo management and editing, iMovie for HD video editing, iDVD to burn your movies to disc, GarageBand for music production, and iWeb for web publishing

• Secure and Reliable

Worried about viruses and malware? Don't be. The Mac mini isn't plagued by constant attacks from the outside world. It is designed to be secure out of the box, eliminating the need for additional software to protect your system from danger. OS X will warn you if a downloaded file is potentially dangerous, ensuring that you don't accidentally open a malicious application. Apple responds quickly to any security threats, prompting you to download updates that keep your Mac up to date and safe

• Advanced Technology, Standard

Powered by an Intel dual-core CPU, the Mac mini is fully loaded with 3D graphics, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. A powerful 64-bit operating system built on a UNIX foundation, Snow Leopard, is pre-installed on the system

• 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

Faster

• Don't waste a minute. Setting up Parallels Desktop for Mac is simple and quick -- so you can quickly start running your Windows applications at lightning speed!

• Install Windows 7, Vista or XP just three easy clicks

• Enjoy virtual machines that run three times faster than our previous version

• Run it on Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, including 64-bit Snow Leopard

• Quickly and easily migrate your entire Windows or Linux system (or 3rd-party VM) to your Mac

• Get instant access to your files, folders and data across Windows and Mac OS X with SmartX technologies

• Enjoy maximum performance that the latest Intel VT-x2 virtualization technologies provide

• Fully utilize Mac hardware to maximize Windows speed and virtual machine performance

• Automatically reclaims hard disk space when not being used, keeping your virtual machine optimized

• Parallels Compressor automatically reclaims hard disk space when not being used, keeping your virtual machine optimized

• Enjoy faster USB transfer speeds

• Quickly find all of your Windows apps in the new Windows applications folder in the Dock

• Full support for Aero and Flip 3D -- the premium desktop graphics experience in Windows 7 and Vista with OpenGL 2.1 support

• Adaptive Hypervisor automatically optimizes performance as you move between operating systems

• Define specific VMs to automatically boot during startup for faster access

• Over a network or on your desktop, share data, files, and folders between Windows and Mac OS X

• Run games and 3D graphics applications with DirectX 9Ex with Shader Model 3 and OpenGL 2.1 support for optimal performance

• Parallels Desktop is the first virtualization product for the Mac to provide the full Linux OpenGL 2.1 3D experience, side-by-side with your Mac, complete with Compiz

• 256MB video RAM support drives faster, smoother video output

• Enjoy faster, smooth response to user interaction

Smarter

• Transform Windows applications by making them look like native Mac applications with the MacLook Theme

• Pull the shades on Windows altogether. Access Windows and Mac apps from the Mac Dock in Crystal Mode

• Run Windows and Mac apps side-by-side as if both operating systems have melted together into one in Coherence Mode

• Choose to run your Virtual Machine as a separate window alongside your Mac apps thanks to Windows Mode

• View all your Virtual Machines and programs running in transparent windows working in Mac OS X in Modality Mode

• Don't give up the familiarity of Windows. Replace your Mac desktop with Windows 7, Vista, or XP thanks to a Full Screen Mode

• Support for Multi-Touch trackpad gestures in Windows applications -- yes, even 4-finger gestures

• Use Apple remote to control Windows applications or download our free iPhone app to manage virtual machines remotely

• Easily organize and view all open windows in stunning style with a single keystroke thanks to Exposé support

• Group our windows and reduce clutter by switching between views of open applications and windows via the OS X Spaces function

• Start, stop, and configure your virtual machines more easily with our new interface

• SmartSelect allows you to open Windows files with Mac apps and Mac files with Windows apps. Set on the fly or as your default

• Just drag and drop to move files, folders, images and data seamlessly back and forth between Windows and Mac OS X

• Move formatted text and graphics between Windows, Linux and Mac apps without losing formatting via Smart Copy & Paste

• Start Menu integration allows you to launch Windows and Mac apps right from the Dock. Easy access to all of your Windows applications from the Windows applications file

• Use select voice commands to talk to Parallels Desktop and just tell it what you want

• Share screenshots across Windows and Mac OS X with this easy-to-use, one-click tool

• Improved USB device compatibility with printers, cameras, mobile phones, scanners, GPS, and more

• Run Mac and Windows applications on more than one monitor for more flexibility

• Mount removable devices to Windows and Mac OS X simultaneously for instant access across both systems

More Powerful

• Run more than 60 different operating systems side-by-side with Mac OS X, including Linux, BSD, and Windows

• Use thousands of programs, including Outlook, Project, Access, Internet Explorer, QuickBooks, and more

• Step up to full support for Mac OS X Server, 8 virtual CPUs, 64-bit Windows, and 64-bit Snow Leopard Server

• Get extra long battery life when you use Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac on your laptop

• Run games and 3D graphics applications with DirectX 9.0c/9Ex with Shader Model 3 and OpenGL 2.1 support for optimal performance

• Parallels Image Tools allow you to instantly maximize disk space and easily resize VM partitions with virtual hard disk capacity changes

• Parallels Compressor automatically reclaims hard disk space when not being used, to keep your virtual machine optimized

• The Arconis Disk Director Suite for Windows facilitates data allocation and protection

• Access secure network resources with SmartCard authentication

• Your Mac and virtual machines can access VLANs set up by your IT administrator

• Virtual Machine Lock Down ensures that users cannot change a disk image by creating virtual machines that require an administrator password to add or remove programs

• Virtualize today's leading server operating systems (Leopard Server, Snow Leopard Server including 64-bit and Windows Server 2008/2003) in a guest environment

• Use administrator tools to protect and secure virtual machines, like Lock Down to prevent changes to the virtual machine and isolating virtual machines from OS X

• Parallels Internet Security provides protection against virus and spyware threats. Powered by Kaspersky technology, it includes a firewall, a scanner, filtering, and identity protection

• SmartGuard allows you to schedule automatic snapshots for easy and reliable virtual machine backup -- save a complete record including Windows, files, software and settings

• For private and secure computing, SafeMode enables you to reset and restore your virtual machine

• Organize contacts, clubs, and mailing lists

• Track projects, tasks, and deadlines

• Plan special events, parties, and weddings

• Link photos to contacts, projects, and events

• Manage students, classes, and lecture notes

• Search wine and movie collections

• Catalog inventory, assets, and equipment

• Record billable hours and payments due

• Keep a daily log of diet and exercise

• Store recipes and shopping lists

• Secure encrypted passwords

• See details of products for sale and items sold

• Change the icon for any library, and resize the icons as shown in the Libraries pane

• Browse, try, and apply themes thanks to the improved Theme Chooser

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