Apple 500GB Mac mini with 2.7GHz Intel Core i7

Features

Intel Core i7 Processor

The dual-core Intel Core i7 2.7GHz Processor comes standard on this model Mac mini and with up to 2x the performance of previous generations, Mac mini keeps up with computers twice its size

Turbo Boost & Hyper-Threading

When you're using processor-intensive applications, Turbo Boost 2.0 increases the clock speed up to 3.4GHz and Hyper-Threading lets each core run two threads. This makes Mac OS X multi-tasking even more efficient. Plus, an integrated memory controller connects fast 1333MHz memory directly to the processor, so it gets right to work on your data

Speedy Graphics

The Mac mini features a discrete AMD Radeon HD graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR5 memory. That brings the system up to twice the power for graphics-intensive applications and gives you a super-responsive gaming experience

Thunderbolt Interface

Thunderbolt technology in Mac mini is phenomenally fast. It features two 10Gbps channels for data transfer. That's up to 12x faster than FireWire 800 and up to 20 times faster than USB 2.0. But beyond speed, Thunderbolt technology gives you unprecedented expansion capabilities. You can daisy-chain as many as six Thunderbolt peripherals, including the new Apple Thunderbolt Display. Plus, since Thunderbolt is based on DisplayPort technology, your Mini DisplayPort devices plug right in as well

HDMI Interface & Four USB 2.0 Ports

The Mac mini features an HDMI port that comes with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter for connecting your system to an HDTV or a monitor. You can even connect two displays to see more of your photos, movies, and documents at the same time. Plus, there are four USB 2.0 ports for connecting peripherals like a keyboard and mouse - or your iPod, iPhone, iPad and digital camera

Integrated SDXC Card Slot

A built-in SDXC card slot makes it easy to grab all those photos and videos from your digital camera and a FireWire 800 port lets you plug ins. And four USB 2.0 ports and a FireWire 800 port lets you plug in your DV camcorder, external hard drive and just about any other device that benefits from faster transfer rates

WiFi & Bluetooth

The Mac mini supports WLAN 802.11 n WiFi wireless technology and it's also compatible with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g as well. It automatically connects to your WiFi network, so you can get right down to surfing the web, printing and streaming your music wirelessly. Plus, the system supports Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology, which facilitates wireless data transfer, as well as wireless connection of Bluetooth-enabled devices like a wireless keyboard and mouse

Personalize Your Accessories

The Mac mini comes without a monitor, keyboard or mouse. This allows you to save money and also use your own display, keyboard and mouse. The Mac mini features plug-and-play connectivity, so all you have to do is plug your accessories in, turn on the system, and everything automatically works together. You can even mix and match your Mac mini with almost anything

Enjoy Computing, Surfing & Streaming Video from Your HDTV

It's easy to connect your Mac mini to the biggest screen in the house - your HDTV - courtesy of the built-in HDMI port. All it takes is one HDMI cable to start enjoying movies and TV shows from iTunes, surfing the web, and flipping through your photo library, all in brilliant HD. There's also a handy control that lets you adjust the output on Mac mini to fill even the biggest HDTV screen - and when you just want to listen to music, you can play your entire iTunes collection through your home entertainment center, or stream it to a set of speakers in any room via an AirPort Express Base Station. In order to ensure high-quality surround sound, the HDMI port also supports multi-channel audio output

Sufficient Storage Capacity

This Mac mini model starts with 500GB of storage capacity on a 5400RPM hard disk drive (HDD). With such ample storage, you can pack the drive with your photo libraries, movies, music, files, and much more. Plus, if you choose to upgrade to the 256GB solid-state drive (SSD) for your 2.7GHz Mac mini, it will be even more responsive, boot up even faster and launch applications in the blink of an eye. If you do need to burn discs or use an optical drive for anything else, the external USB-based MacBook Air SuperDrive does the job for just $79 (sold separately)

Modify Your Mac mini with More Memory

Mac mini comes with 4GB of fast 1333MHz DDR3 internal memory; thanks to a removable bottom panel, it's easy to add more and turn your Mac mini into memory monster. Just give it a twist, and you're in - pop your upgraded memory into the SO-DIMM slot - and you're out. You can also configure your Mac mini with up to 8GB of memory at the Apple Online Store only

Your Very Own Team of Service Experts

Your Mac mini comes with a standard one-year limited hardware warranty and complimentary phone support for the first 90 days after you buy it. Feel free to call Apple's highly trained AppleCare Advisers with questions about moving your files, connecting to a network, using OS X, and more. You can extend your coverage as well - up to three extra years - with the AppleCare Protection Plan. Plus, you can always visit the Genius Bar at every Apple Retail Store for free advice and hands-on technical support

Mac OS X Lion

Hardware & Software Made for Each Other

Since the software on every Mac is created by the same company that makes the Mac, you get a fully integrated system in which everything works together perfectly. Mac OS X Lion works with the processor in your Mac to deliver the best possible performance and it also promotes a healthy planet by dimming the screen in low-light conditions and even regulating processor activity between keystrokes. These features help reduce your Mac mini's carbon footprint

Easy to Use & Incredibly Powerful

From the desktop you see when you start up your Mac mini to the applications you use every day - everything within OS X Lion is designed to be simple and intuitive. This kind of intelligent user-friendly interface does require some seriously advanced technologies and OS X Lion is loaded with them. Not only is it built on a rock-solid, time-tested UNIX foundation that provides unparalleled stability, it also delivers incredible performance, stunning graphics and industry-leading support for Internet standards

Easy Access to All of Your Apps

Working and playing on your Mac mini is all about apps. OS X Lion makes it simple to find and open those apps fast. Plus, the Mac Dock is a handy place on your desktop for storing and launching your favorite apps; it also makes switching between them a breeze. The Dock also includes Stacks, which are folders that give you quick access to documents, files, and downloads. Launchpad is the full-screen home for all the apps on your Mac mini. It lets you arrange them the way you want, group them in folders, and delete them with ease. Apps purchased from the Mac App Store automatically appear in Launchpad as well. This lets you browse thousands of apps and start using the ones you buy right away

Find, Organize & Share Files Fast

The Finder gives you easy access to all the files on your system. It lets you find, organize, and access practically everything on your Mac mini - including applications, files, folders, discs and shared computers on your network. You can sort files by kind, application, date modified, date added, or size. With so many files on your computer, finding a specific one can be a challenge, but features like Spotlight and Quick Look make locating the file you're searching for effortless - even if you don't know the file name. Spotlight can search for a phrase or word within the file and Quick Look lets you preview the file without opening it. You can even share a file with a person nearby; all you have to do is drag and drop the file into AirDrop and the file is sent to them wirelessly

See Everything Running on Your Mac mini Instantly

OS X Lion offers system-wide support for gorgeous, full-screen apps that use every square inch of Mac mini's individually customized display. You can have multiple full-screen apps open at once, as well as multiple apps in windows. It's also easy to switch between full-screen and desktop views. The system's Mission Control even gives you a bird's-eye view of all your windows and full-screen apps. Plus, it allows you to instantly navigate amongst them

It Does The Saving for You

No more manual saving! Auto Save automatically saves your work when you're still working - without you having to anything. Plus, Versions creates a novel version of a document each time you open it and every hour while you're working. It saves only the differences between successive versions, so the impact on your disk drive is minimal. Just open Versions to see the current document next to a cascade of previous versions. You can copy and paste between versions or revert to an earlier version. And when you share a document, you share only the most recent copy

Built for Compatibility

The versatility and power of OS X Lion helps you Mac mini fit in just about anywhere - including Windows networks. In fact, OS X Lion lets you transfer files, photos and other data from a Windows PC to your Mac mini easily. If you want to run Windows on your Mac, you can do that too; OS X Lion features built-in support for the latest version of Microsoft Exchange Server, so you can use your Mac at home and at work and keep all your messages, meetings, and contacts in one place. The clever operating system works with virtually all of today's digital cameras, printers and other peripherals without the need to manually download separate drivers. Plus, it opens popular file types such as JPG, MP3, PDF, Microsoft Word files, Excel files and even PowerPoint documents

Highly Secure by Design

OS X Lion doesn't get PC viruses and with virtually no effort on your part, the operating system protects itself from other malicious applications. Because every Mac mini ships with a secure configuration, you don't have to worry about changing complex settings in order to stay safe. Even better, OS X Lion won't slow you down with constant security alerts and sweeps. Apple responds quickly to online threats and automatically delivers security updates. Plus, with FileVault 2 in OS X Lion, all the data on your Mac mini is protected by powerful encryption

Reliable from The Very Start

Just about everything you do on a Mac - even upgrading to the latest version of the OS - is safe and reliable. OS X Lion checks your applications to make sure they're compatible and sets aside any programs known to be incompatible. If a power outage interrupts your installation, OS X can start again without losing any data. Best of all, upgrading doesn't require reformatting your drive; you keep all your compatible applications, files, and settings. If something goes wrong when you're using your Mac mini, Time Machine is there to restore your data if needed

Accessible innovation

OS X Lion comes standard with a wide range of assisting technologies that help people with disabilities experience what Mac has to offer, including many features you won't find in other operating systems - at any price. For example, built-in VoiceOver screen-reading technology, available in over 20 languages, makes it possible for those who are blind or have low vision to control their computers using key commands. It also offers out-of-the-box support for more than 40 braille displays (including Bluetooth displays) and many other accessibility features, such as dynamic full-screen magnification, playback of closed captions, and a scalable screen