

Both models were discontinued in March 2009, and replaced by the Mac mini (Early 2009). Prices and other specifications were unchanged. Details: This model simultaneously supports 1920x1200 on an HDMI or a DVI display (using the included HDMI-to-DVI adapter) and 2560x1600 on a Mini DisplayPort display or a VGA display (with an optional Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter). The Mac mini (Mid 2007) was a speed-bump to the previous Mac mini (Late 2006), to include Intel Core 2 Duo processors, larger hard drives, and 1 GB of RAM.

The low end model had a 24x/24x/16x/8x Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, and the high end model had a 24x/24x/16x/8x/8x/4x/2.4x CD-RW/DVD±RW/DVD+R DL SuperDrive. Though reported as a 64 MB graphics system, the chipset actually used a minimum of 80 MB of RAM, resulting in a maximum of 432 MB of RAM available for system use in the base system. Both models used a new Intel graphics chipset, which used a portion of main memory. The 1.83 GHz model used an Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T5600 CPU, with 2 MB of L2 cache. Optical Drive: ComboDrive/SuperDrive (see notes)Īudio Out: stereo 24 bit mini, Optical S/PDIFĪudio In: stereo 24 bit mini, Optical S/PDIF NOTE: I am closer to retirement, so my financial situation gives me more flexibility and you should not based you decision just on what I would do.Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 32 kB instruction

I realize that is going to cost a lot of money, but I do not see a lot of life for the Core 2 Duo CPU. Then I would get a new Mac for the PhotoShop and XCode work. That's the best price we've seen on the 128GB WiFi model. then I would add RAM, leave the disk alone, add external storage, and use it for that purpose (I use a Mac mini as a backup server in my home). Apple's 11-inch iPad Pro drops to a record low of 699 at Amazon. If the Mac mini had a alternate use in your home, such as a backup server, media server, etc.

The iMac is still being used all day long at work and runs fantastic. I also added RAM and an SSD to a 2009 27" iMac with an i7 quad-core CPU. I used that configuration for a few years, and then just last month I got a new Macbook Pro. I've got a 2011 Macbook Pro that I added RAM and replaced the disk with an SSD. Or save the money, and limp along until you can afford a new Mac. will offer you some good choices for SSD disk replacements. Next would be to replace the internal hard disk with an SSD, which will help a lot with the newer operating system versions. RAM would be the least expensive upgrade option. Then it is not a very powerful CPU these days. PhotoShop is very memory intensive, it will always benefit from more RAM.īut assuming your CPU is a Core 2 Duo, as mentioned here 2GB is way too small for just about any version of OS X after Snow Leopard.
