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Mac Mini Desktop Computer

Information

Name: Mac Mini 2.3 GHz (Mid 2011)

- order number (this unit): MC815K/A

- order number (general): MC815LL/A

- model indentifier: Macmini5,1

- model number: A1347

Comments: My third Mac computer, used since September 2011.

Hardware

Processor: 2.3 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (i5-2415M)

- 32 nm "Sandy Bridge"

- level 3 cache memory, shared: 3 MB

Memory: 2 GB (2 x 1 GB), 1333 MHz DDR3 (two memory slots, max. 8 GB).

Dimensions: 19.7 cm (W) x 19.7 cm (D) x 3.6 cm (H).

Weight: 1.22 kg (2.7 lbs).

Optical drive: no internal, see "Accessories and Peripherals"

- you can use Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive with Mac Mini

- you can use DVD or CD sharing with a Mac or PC to install applications/music

- you can use Mac App Store to buy applications/music online

Hard drive: 500 GB, 5400 rpm, Serial ATA (SATA).

Graphics:

- Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor, 288 MB DDR3 SDRAM (shared with main memory)

- Thunderbolt port with support for up to 2560 x 1600 resolution

- HDMI port with support for up to 1920 x 1200 resolution

- DVI output using HDMI to DVI Adapter (included)

- Support for dual display

I/O connections and slots:

- four USB 2.0 ports (480 Mbps)

- FireWire 800 port (800 Mbps)

- Thunderbolt port (10 Gbps)

- SDXC card slot

- speakers

- audio line in minijack 3.5 mm (digital/analog) and audio line out/headphone minijack 3.5 mm (digital/analog)

- HDMI port

- Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Networking:

- Wi-Fi wireless networking (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n)

- 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

Software

Operating system: OS X 10.10 Yosemite.

Accessories and Peripherals

Monitor: Apple LED Cinema Display, 24", LCD.

Keyboard: Apple Wireless Keyboard, MC184S/A

- requires: two AA (R6) batteries

- connectivity: Bluetooth

Trackpad: Apple Magic Trackpad, MC380Z/A, wireless

- requires: two AA (R6) batteries

- connectivity: Bluetooth

Charger: Apple Battery Charger, MC500ZM/A

- includes: 6 size AA NiMH reusable batteries

Optical drive: Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive, external.

Speakers: Creative Inspire T10, 2.0 stereo speakers

- headphone in, aux in, magnetically shielded, 5 W per channel, 80 Hz - 20 kHz, 80 dB

Multifunction device (printer/scanner/copier): HP Photosmart Plus e-All-in-One B210a

- input: USB, WiFi, email, SD card

- ink cartridges (according to peripheral package): black 364, cyan 364, magenta 364, yellow 364

- ink cartridges (according to HP website): 564

Scanner: HP ScanJet 3400C, USB port.

Mobile modem 1: Huawei E367 (E367u-2) (USB Rotator) modem, 21.6 Mbps

- software: DNA Netti

Mobile modem 2: Option iCON 225 USB modem, 7.2 Mbps

- software: GlobeTrotter Connect 2

Mobile router: Dovado UMR, USB Mobile Broadband Router

- mobile network: 2G (GPRS/EDGE), 3G (UMTS/HSPA)

- LAN: Ethernet port

- WLAN: 802.11b/g (54 Mbps)

- security: WEP (64/128 bits), WPA-PSK

Adapters/cables:

- built-in Apple Mini DisplayPort cable in Apple LED Cinema Display

- Belkin Premium Series HDMI to DVI-D (and also VGA) adapter, used with HP ZR24w monitor sometimes

- HDMI cable, used with LG 32LT75 (HDTV) if needed

- Apple Mini DisplayPort - VGA adapter, MB572Z/A (not used)

Stuff No Longer Used With This Mac

Operating system: OS X 10.7 Lion.

Operating system: OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.

Operating system: OS X 10.9 Mavericks.

Monitor: LG Flatron 995FT, 19"

- information: size 19", type CRT, resolution 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), ratio 4:3, refresh rate 85 Hz, dot pitch 0.24 mm

- my settings: brightness 40/100, contrast 60/100

- notes about VGA: 4:3 ratio. 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 2048 x 1536 (QXGA)

- notes about WVGA: 16:9 ratio (usually). 1366 x 768 (WXGA), 1440 x 900 (WSXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)

- notes about HDTV: 720p (1280 x 720), 1080i (1366 x 768), 1080p (1920 x 1080), 2160p (3840 x 2160), p = progressive scanning, i = interlaced scanning

Keyboard: Logitech Keyboard K120, wired.

Mouse: Microsoft Habu Laser Gaming Mouse, wired, 2000 DPI.

Last modified: November 19th, 2015

Author: Tomi Häsä (tomi.hasa@gmail.com)

URL: http://sites.google.com/site/tomihasa/mac-mini-computer

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