Featuring third-generation Intel Core processors, Mac mini 2.3GHz Quad Core i7 with Turbo Boost is one overachiever. With faster integrated graphics, 1TB memory, Thunderbolt and plenty of ports, you can expect big things from this Mac mini.
Processors
Mac mini 2.3GHz Quad Core i7 with Turbo Boost, with its third-generation Intel Core i7 processors can keep up with computers that are twice its size. When using applications that are processor-intensive, Turbo Boost 2.0 increases the speed to up to 3.6GHz. Because Hyper Threading lets each core run two threads, the OS X is able to multitask even more efficiently.
Graphics
Equipped with Intel HD Graphics 4000, the Mac mini outperforms previous generations of integrated graphics by nearly 65%. Your videos and games will be smoother and more responsive. Flipping trough photo albums is a breeze and HD videos can be edited into film worthy quality.
Storage and memory
With a 1TB 5400-rpm hard drive you can pack more music, photos, files and apps into your Mac mini.
Boost it up to 256GB of flash storage that delivers nearly five times the performance of a disk drive.
Fusion Drive, Mac mini’s breakthrough storage option, combines a 1TB hard drive with high-performance flash storage worth 128GB. It automatically and intelligently manages your data. Your frequently used apps, photos, documents and files remain on the faster flash storage while lesser-used files are moved to the hard drive.
Mac mini 2.3GHz quad-core also comes with 4GB of fast 1600MHz DDR3 memory that can be easily added to.
Thunderbolt
Mac mini’s Thunderbolt technology is exceptionally fast as it features two 10-Gbps channels for data transfer, making it 12 times faster than FireWire 800 and nearly 20 times faster than USB 2. As many as six Thunderbolt devices, including two Apple Thunderbolt Displays can be daisy-chained to a single port. Based on DisplayPort technology, Mini DisplayPort devices such as the Apple LED Cinema Display can also be plugged into the Thunderbolt.
You can buy it for USD 896.
Connectivity
With USB 3, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, Mac mini 2.3GHz quad-core ensures that you remain very well connected. With the availability of several ports- Thunderbolt, HDMI, SDXC card slot and FireWire 800- you’ll be ready for anything.
With USB 3, large file transfers from external hard drives will take place in seconds. Mac mini 2.3GHz quad-core comes with four USB 3 ports for all kinds of USB-compatible devices.
Every Mac mini is built with the latest 802.11n wireless technology that automatically locates your Wi-Fi network. Bluetooth wireless technology also lets you connect accessories such as wireless muse and keyboard.
HDMI
With Mac mini’s built-in HDMI port, you can connect it to the biggest HDTV at home. With just one HDMI cable, you can enjoy movies, TV shows, photos and much more on your television screen, and all in brilliant HD. And if its only music that you want to listen to, you can play your iTunes collection on your home entertainment system or stream it to speakers in any room via an AirPort Express Base Station.
Mix-n-match
With your Mac mini 2.3GHz Quad Core i7 with Turbo Boost, you can plug your own display, keyboard and mouse and they’ll all work together perfectly. And the great thing is, it needn’t only be an Apple product.
