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  Apple today introduced Mac mini, the most affordable and compact Mac ever. Starting at just $949 incl GST, Mac mini is the ideal desktop computer for anyone looking to get started with Mac OS X and features iLife '05, the latest version of Apple's innovative suite of software for managing digital photo and music collections, editing movies and creating music. Just two-inches tall and weighing only 2.9 pounds, Mac mini redefines design for the sub-$1,000 desktop.
 "Starting at just $499 (NZ$949 incl GST), Mac mini is the most affordable way to enjoy
Mac OS X and iLife," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Just plug in your
display, keyboard and mouse and you've got an incredibly compact Mac
for a price that almost anyone can afford."
Every Mac mini includes iLife '05, which was introduced today, and
is the must-have upgrade to Apple's award-winning suite of digital
lifestyle applications with major new versions of iPhoto, iMovie,
iDVD and GarageBand. iLife '05 also features the latest version of
iTunes, the world's best digital music jukebox software which includes
the iTunes Music Store, the world's number one online music store.
Mac mini offers the processing and graphics performance to take
advantage of demanding consumer applications with either a 1.25 GHz or
1.42 GHz PowerPC G4 processor and ATI Radeon 9200 graphics with 32MB of
dedicated DDR memory. Both models come with a slot-load Combo drive for
watching DVD movies and burning CDs, and up to an 80GB hard drive for
storing digital media creations.
Mac mini includes one FireWire 400 and two USB 2.0 ports for easy
plug-and-play connections to popular peripherals such as Apple's
market-leading iPod digital music player, digital still cameras,
digital video camcorders and printers. Mac mini offers a DVI interface
that also supports VGA so customers can easily connect to a variety of
LCD or CRT displays. The new Mac mini includes built-in 10/100BASE-T
Ethernet and a 56K V.92 modem for easy Internet access, and offers
optional support for an AirPort Extreme Card for 54 Mbps 802.11g fast
wireless networking* along with an internal Bluetooth module for the
latest in wireless communications.
Mac OS X version 10.3 "Panther" is pre-installed on every Mac mini
and delivers breakthrough features including iChat AV desktop video
conferencing, Mail, Safari web browser, Sherlock, Address Book,
QuickTime, iSync, iCal, DVD Player and the Classic environment. Mac
mini also comes with a collection of outstanding productivity and
entertainment titles designed to meet the needs of the entire family,
including Quicken 2005 for Mac, Nanosaur 2 and MarbleBlast Gold. 
Pricing & Availability
Mac mini will be available in February through Apple Authorised Resellers in two standard configurations.
The 1.25 GHz Mac mini, for a suggested retail price of $949 incl GST, includes:
- 1.25 GHz PowerPC G4 processor;
- 256MB of 333 MHz DDR SDRAM, expandable to 1GB;
- 40GB Ultra ATA hard drive;
- Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive;
- ATI Radeon 9200 graphics processor with 32MB video memory;
- One FireWire 400 and two USB 2.0 ports;
- 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet networking and 56K V.92 modem;
- Internal support for AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth;
- DVI or VGA out (adapter included), composite/S-video out with optional adapter; and
- Built-in speaker and headphone/line out.
The 1.42 GHz Mac mini, for a suggested retail price of $1,129 incl GST, includes:
- 1.42 GHz PowerPC G4 processor;
- 256MB of 333 MHz DDR SDRAM, expandable to 1GB;
- 80GB Ultra ATA hard drive;
- Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive;
- ATI Radeon 9200 graphics processor with 32MB video memory;
- One FireWire 400 and two USB 2.0 ports;
- 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet networking and 56K V.92 modem;
- Internal support for AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth;
- DVI or VGA out (adapter included), composite/S-video out with optional adapter; and
- Built-in speaker and headphone/line out.
Build-to-order options and accessories include up to 1GB of RAM,
SuperDrive (DVD¨±RW/CD-RW), AirPort Extreme Card, internal Bluetooth
module, wired or wireless Apple Keyboard and Apple Mouse and the
AppleCare Protection Plan.
Mac mini is also available to education customers in the US and
Canada through the Apple Store for Education at
www.apple.com/education/store or by calling an Apple education sales
representative at 800-800-APPL.
*Actual speed will vary based on range from the base station, environmental conditions and other factors.
More information can be found at
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[Update 2 - NZ prices and links added]
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