The new Mac mini, starting at $599, features an Intel Core i5 dual-core processor ranging from 2.3GHz to 2.5GHz. Standard RAM is 2GB of 1333MHz DDR3 memory, with a built-to-order option of up to 8GB of 1333MHZ DDR3 memory and a built-to-order storage option of up to a 750GB SATA hard drive at 7200rpm. The 2.5GHz Mac mini is equipped with a discrete AMD Radeon HD 6630M graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR5 memory. The 2.3GHz Mac mini has an Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor with 288MB of DDR3 SDRAM that is shared with main memory. AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking, with the latest 802.11n wireless technology and Bluetooth capabilities, are built into the Mac mini. The new Mac mini also comes with drivers for hundreds of printers, cameras, mice and other accessories. Connectivity includes the new Thunderbolt port, 4 USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire 800 port, an SDXC card slot and an HDMI port. An external USB-based MacBook Air SuperDrive is available for $79. The HDMI port further supports the concept of using the Mac mini as a media server (see our January 2010 Newsletter for details on how QuadStar can assist you in using the Mac mini as a media server).

The Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, priced at $999, has also been updated. It features an Intel Core i7 quad-core processor and two 500GB 7200-rpm hard drives for 1TB of storage and Lion Server software. For more information or to purchase the new Mac mini, call QuadStar at 440-546-9911.