How to Shop for Mac Mini i7 Computers
When it comes to computers and networking, Apple is one of the best-known names in the business. With a full line of smartphone and tablets as well as laptops and desktop computers, it's easy to find a device that helps you stay in touch with work, school, and friends and family. To make things even more convenient, the company released the Apple Mac mini which is even more convenient and portable than its predecessors.
What Are the Benefits of a Mini?
Just like a standard iMac, there are many benefits of having a mini. Some are Apple-specific, while others are direct features of having the smaller computer.
- Portability - one of the notable things about the Mac mini is its size and small form factor. Smaller than many cellphones at 7.7 inches by 7.7 inches, it also weighs a mere 2 pounds, allowing you to take it from room to room or anywhere you need to work.
- Graphics and video support - one of the attributes the company is famous for is the support of powerful, HD graphics. With the mini, you enjoy Intel HD graphics, a Thunderbolt digital video output and also mini DisplayPort and HDMI outputs.
- Powerful - with several different versions of the mini, you can choose how powerful you'd like your unit to be. There are three different processor speeds available, allowing you to choose from different single-core, dual- or mini quad-core i7 processors, from the core i5 up through the quad-core i7. Choose from options such as the i7-4578U or the i7-3615QM.
- Plenty of storage - just as with the option to choose from dual-core or quad-core processors, you can also select different SSD hard drive sizes, ranging from 500 GB to 1 TB (fusion).
- On-chip - especially with the all-in-one, your computer is set up like a daisy-chain and is ready to use, right out of the box.
What Are Some Specific Apple Features?
In addition to durable Intel Core processors and a wealth of features, there are specific Apple features that come with the mini as well. Look for:
- Operating system - one of the most stable and virus-free operating systems available, mac OS and MacOS High Sierra never require patches or drivers and it's always easy to update.
- Convenience - The Apple Mac mini as well as other iMacs feature strong convenience features, such as easy access to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, built-in HDMI ports, turbo boost, SDXC card slots and DVD-RW drives, in addition to the Thunderbolt 2 video output.
- Seamless - The mini is seamlessly integrated with your tablet or smartphone, provided they're also an Apple brand product.
- Processor-Intensive - all of the mini models are extremely powerful especially those with the mini quad-core options.
What Is an All-in-One and What Else Do I Need?
An all-in-one fundamentally means that your computer is ready to use, right out of hte box. All-in-ones typically include:
- Mouse
- Keyboard
- Monitor
- All included wires
You may also want to add other accessories such as headphones, charging hubs, minijack, lightning drives and more.