Mac Mini (2005)
The Mac Mini, introduced in 2005, was Apple’s first foray into the compact desktop market. It offers a full-featured Mac experience in an ultra-small form factor. Encased in a sleek, minimalist aluminum design, the Mac Mini was designed to be an affordable and space-saving option for users who wanted to integrate a Mac into their existing setup. Despite its small size, the Mac Mini A1103 packed enough power for everyday computing tasks, making it a versatile option for both home and office use. It was particularly notable for its "BYODKM" (Bring Your Own Display, Keyboard, and Mouse) approach, allowing users to connect their own peripherals and monitors.
Technical Characteristics
Desktops
A1103
1.25 GHz or 1.42 GHz PowerPC G4
256 MB (expandable up to 1 GB)
40 GB or 80 GB Ultra ATA hard drive (4200 RPM)
Slot-loading Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW). Optional SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
ATI Radeon 9200 with 32 MB VRAM
Supports up to 1920x1200 resolution, VGA output (via included DVI-to-VGA adapter) or DVI output
1 x FireWire 400 port, 2 x USB 2.0 ports. Ethernet (10/100BASE-T), modem (optional 56K V.92), audio line out (3.5 mm), video out: DVI (VGA via adapter)
AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 1.1 (optional)
Height: 51 mm, width: 165 mm, depth: 165 mm
1.31 kg
Mac OS X 10.3 Panther (upgradable to Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard)
External 85-watt power adapter