Mac mini (Early 2009) (2009)

Apple announced the Early 2009 Mac mini on March 3 and stated that it was already shipping. Both US base configurations had a 2 GHz Core 2 Duo and SuperDrive: $599 with 1 GB RAM and a 120 GB drive, or $799 with 2 GB and 320 GB. Memory was 1066 MHz DDR3 and the SATA drives ran at 5400 rpm. GeForce 9400M used shared memory: a minimum of 128 MB with 1 GB RAM or 256 MB with 2 GB, not dedicated VRAM.

Early 2009 Mac mini (MB463LL/A), photographed in 2014. Bernie Kohl · CC0 1.0. No cropping or modifications by us.

Specs

Chip	Core 2 Duo · 2 GHz; 2.26 optional
RAM	599 USD: 1 GB; 799 USD: 2 GB
Maximum RAM	official max. 4 GB · DDR3 1066 MHz
Storage	120 / 320 GB SATA · 5400 rpm
Graphics	GeForce 9400M · 128 / 256 MB shared
Availability	2009-03-03
Price	599 / 799 USD · United States
System	Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard · iLife 09
Optical drive	8× SuperDrive DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW
Ports	5× USB 2.0; 1× FireWire 800; mini-DVI; Mini DisplayPort
Network	Gigabit Ethernet · 802.11n (draft) · Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Dimensions	16.51 × 16.51 × 5.08 cm

Launch and configurations

Changes from the previous model

Compared with the Mid 2007 Mac mini, Intel GMA 950 gives way to NVIDIA GeForce 9400M; the official RAM limit rises from 2 to 4 GB and 667 MHz DDR2 becomes 1066 MHz DDR3. Four USB 2.0 ports become five and FireWire 400 becomes FireWire 800. The single DVI connector is replaced by mini-DVI and Mini DisplayPort, with simultaneous dual-display support. The entry base moves from 1.83 to 2 GHz, 80 to 120 GB and Combo to SuperDrive; the upper base keeps 2 GHz but moves from 1 to 2 GB RAM and 120 to 320 GB storage.

Features and photograph

It includes AirPort Extreme based on draft 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Gigabit Ethernet and analog/optical audio input and output. The technical page lists the mini-DVI to DVI adapter as included; VGA and dual-link DVI adapters are separate purchases. Leopard and iLife 09 were included. A 2.26 GHz processor and up to 4 GB RAM were options, not a third base configuration. It measures 16.51 × 16.51 × 5.08 cm. Bernie Kohl’s photo identifies an Early 2009 MB463LL/A; it was taken in 2014, not at launch.

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