Mac mini (Mid 2010) (2010)

Apple announced the Mid 2010 Mac mini on June 15 and said it began shipping that day. The US suggested price was $699 for a 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM and 320 GB disk. This is the desktop version with SuperDrive: the $999 Server with two disks and Snow Leopard Server is separate, not merged here. Apple identifies this generation as Macmini4,1.

Desktop Mac mini 2010. Original photo, CPU not identified. Kcida10, CC0 1.0.

Specs

Key feature	Macmini4,1
Processor	Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz; optional 2.66 GHz
Cache	3 MB L2; 1066 MHz bus
Memory	2 GB DDR3 1066; Apple maximum 8 GB
Graphics	GeForce 320M; minimum 256 MB shared
Storage	320 GB SATA; optional 500 GB
Optical drive	8x slot-loading SuperDrive
Video	Mini DisplayPort 2560×1600; HDMI 1920×1200
Ports	4 USB 2.0; FireWire 800; Gigabit; SD; audio
Wireless	802.11n Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Size and weight	19.7×19.7×3.6 cm; 1.37 kg
Power	85 W maximum continuous; 100–240 V
Software	Snow Leopard + iLife

History and documentation

Memory and display

The original announcement explains the external change: aluminum unibody enclosure, integrated power supply and removable bottom panel for memory access. Apple gives 19.7 × 19.7 × 3.6 cm and 1.37 kg, varying by configuration. HDMI and an SD slot enter this revision. The internal supply removes the external adapter, not the included power cord; keyboard, mouse and display are not listed in the box.

Storage and connections

The technical page distinguishes the 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo and 2.66 GHz option, both with 3 MB shared L2 and 1066 MHz frontside bus. The base configuration has two 1 GB 1066 MHz DDR3 modules; Apple supports up to 8 GB in two SO-DIMMs. GeForce 320M shares at least 256 MB with system RAM. Standard 320 GB SATA disk or optional 500 GB disk and an 8x slot-loading SuperDrive complete this version; options do not become separate physical revisions.

Software, dimensions and photograph

Mini DisplayPort supports up to 2560 × 1600 and HDMI up to 1920 × 1200, with extended desktop or mirroring across both. HDMI-to-DVI adapter was included; VGA was optional. Four USB 2.0, FireWire 800, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR join analog/digital and HDMI audio. It shipped with Snow Leopard and iLife. The listed 85 W is maximum continuous power, not idle draw. Original Kcida10 CC0 photo, uploaded to Commons in 2016, no new edits: it shows the 2010 optical-slot front, not proof of the installed CPU.

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