This Mac mini just looks small, it is also on the dimensions. However, the performance of these convinces Mac absolutely. You have to know exactly before buying, why you want it. This is not a computer game. Of course you can also order something to gamble, but in this discipline, he quickly finds its limits. Even people who render extremely much (I do not know if I really use the word - I mean people who transfer the data from one image format to another), should probably rather tend to a Mac with a stronger CPU. This Mac has a I5 2.5 GHz dual-core CPU with hyperthreading. This CPU is not slow, but keeps in the comparison with a potent Intel QuadCore the current generation does not stand. Do not get me wrong - the MacOS ensures that the work is done reliably and without snags. But two cores are now times no four cores. I personally use the Mac (in addition to the normal surf, email, etc) for making music with Cubase and I use the free bundled with the Mac iMovie for cutting my own videos. Here in the multimedia sector is the Mac Mini that he is one of the greats. You can cut "on the fly", ie use the material quite naturally and without delay. Even when creating a piece of music with many VST instruments and effects, there is absolutely no problem. One has to these Mac Minis do one thing always clear - are basically the desktop versions of each MacBook Pro's corresponding generation. They have the same CPU's and using otherwise identical (RAM) or similar (Logic Board) components. And MacBook Pro's hot not in vain as they are called. One thing though - Apple is quite economical with the standard built-in RAM. I use the Mac mini with 8GB of RAM. Is very easy to retrofit itself (see youtube) and does not cost the world. However, I advise to Hynix or Samsung RAM. In an Apple product I would install as no x-arbitrary RAM. It could be that the then not running. In operation, the Mac mini makes virtually no noise, despite built-up 5400 U / min HDD. In case of heavy CPU load, of course you can hear it already. But that's nothing compared to a traditional PC. I had here recently once again a stand and I thought the same lifts off when I turned it on. The silence in the office can get used well. The power consumption is very very low, according to Apple. As Montor I use an Acer 24 "and as a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse combination K260. The Mac Mini but also has Bluetooth, so that the corresponding hardware also works.
I may make a full purchase recommendation with slight limitations described. I would buy this MacMini any time. There is a real Mac to really tolerable price.
For all Windows people who consider a switch - I have very long time to decide and then eventually made the leap. Now after 1.5 years I have to say - whenever I sit (for gaming's) in front of my windows laptop, I shake with his head. I would willingly go back ever again.
