Model Detail - Mac Mini "Core 2 Duo" 2.26GHz (Early 2009)

The model Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" 2.26 Early 2009 (NVIDIA) is powered by a 2.26GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" (P8400) processor with a 3MB level 2 cache, a 1066MHz frontside bus, 1GB or 2GB DDR3-1066MHz (PC3-8500) SDRAM memory installed as a pair of 512MB or 1GB SODIMMs, a 120GB or 320GB SATA hard drive, a slot-loading 8X double-layer "SuperDrive" plus a (shared memory) NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor.

Ports and connectivity come via 1 Mini-DVI , 1 Mini DisplayPort, 1 Firewire 800 port, 5 USB 2.0 ports, 1 combined (optical-digital/analog) audio line-in, 1 combined audio line-out minijack, a single 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet port, AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR.

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MAIN SPECS
Processor Speed	2.26GHz
First Build Date	3/3/2009
Last Build Date	10/20/2009
Built-in Display	None
Model Identifier	Macmini3,1
Apple Order Number	BTO
Apple Model Number	A1283 (EMC 2264)
Form Factor	Mac mini
Apple Subfamily	Early 2009

EXPAND / UPGRADE
Standard RAM	1GB, 2GB Click for Options
Maximum RAM	8GB
RAM Slots	2
RAM Specs	PC3-8500 DDR3-1066
RAM Speed	1066MHz
Standard Storage Drive	120, 320GB
Maximum Storage Drive	1.5TB* X2
Storage Drive Interface	Serial ATA (SATA) (3GB/s)

SYSTEM
Processor Type	Dual Displays
Processors / Cores	1 (2 Cores)
Geekbench Rating	3098/3460
Turbo Boost Speed	N/A
Custom Speeds	N/A
Architecture	64-Bit
Processor Upgradeable	No / Soldered
FPU	Integrated
Integrated System RAM	None
Standard RAM	1GB, 2GB
Maximum RAM	8GB
RAM Slots	2
RAM Specs	PC3-8500 DDR3-1066
RAM Speed	1066MHz
System Bus Speed	1066MHz
Cache Bus Speed	2.26GHz (Built-in)
ROM / Firmware Type	EFI
EFI Architecture	64-Bit
L1 Cache	32k/32k
L2 / L3 Cache	3MB (on chip)

VIDEO / GRAPHICS
Video Card	GeForce 9400M
VRAM Type	Integrated
Standard VRAM	128MB, 256MB
Maximum VRAM	256MB
Native Resolution	1920x1200
Multi Display Support	Dual/ Mirroring
Multi Display Max Resolution	2560x1600

STORAGE
Standard Storage Drive	120, 320GB
Maximum Storage Drive	1.5TB* X2
Storage Drive Interface	Serial ATA (SATA) (3GB/s)
Optical Disk	8X DL
Floppy / Zip Drive	None

Ports
AirPort	802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth	2.1+EDR
Video / Multi-IO	2
Thunderbolt Ports / Spec	None
USB Ports / Spec	5 (2.0)
Firewire Ports / Spec	1 (800)
Ethernet (RJ-45)	10/100/1000Base-T
Modem (RJ-11)	None
Headphone	1
Microphone	None
Audio In	1
Audio Out	1
Keyboard	None
Mouse / Trackpad	None
Expansion Slots	None
Expansion Bays	None

LEGACY PORTS
SCSI	None
S-Video Input	None
S-Video Output	None
Floppy	None
ADB	None
Serial	None
Geoport	None

OPERATING SYSTEM
Pre-Installed MacOS	OSX 10.5.6 (9G2030)
Maximum MacOS	Current
MacOS 9 Support	None
Windows Support	Boot/ Virtualization
Minimum Windows	XP SP2 (32-Bit)
Maximum Windows	7 (32-Bit, 64-Bit)

POWER
Battery Type	N/A
Battery Life	N/A
Power Adapter	N/A

PHYSICAL
Case Type	Mini Cube
Dimensions	2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5
Weight	2.9 lbs. (1.31 kg)
Original Price USD	US$749, US$949

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