Testseek.co.uk have collected 57 expert reviews of the Apple Mac mini - Early 2013 MD388 / MD387 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple Mac mini - Early 2013 MD388 / MD387.
December 2013
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The editors liked
Processing power
Quality design and materials
Great audio in/out
Stylish
Good connectivity
More than powerful enough for most tasks
Cheapest Mac you can buy
Excellent new processors
USB 3.0
Better integrated graphics
Faster memory
Sleek
Supreme build quality
Quiet
High performance
Intel Ivy Bridge processor
Large and responsive 1TB Fusion Drive
Considerably faster than its predecessor
Has USB 3.0
HDMI
And Thunderbolt ports
Smart aluminum unibody design
The editors didn't like
No DVD (let alone Bluray) player
Lower graphics capabilities than 2011 model
Keyboard and mouse not included
High heat levels
Minor HDMI bugs (screen goes black for a couple of seconds)
Abstract: The real star of the Mac Mini is the Ivy Bridge Intel Core i5 processor. This may 'only' be a laptop chip, but it's plenty powerful enough for everything up to and including video encoding. What's more, it's so efficient that the fan is barely audible, th...
Abstract: This update to the humble Mac Mini has gone almost unnoticed amidst the headline-grabbing launch of the iPad Mini and the elegant new iMac. That’s a shame, as for many people―both home and business users―the Mac Mini is the ideal entry point into the king...
The woeful HDMI performance means I really can't give the 2012 Mac Mini the thumbs up. If Apple fixes this serious issue soon, I'll change my mind. I do like it. It's stylish, and while you might not want to pay extra for a good-looking box, you'd surely...
If you're prepared to do a bit of software setup and buy extra accessories, such as a TV tuner, optical drive and remote control, the Mac mini's impeccable hardware makes it a very attractive choice as a media-centre PC. It's the most lounge-friendly desi...
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Published: 2012-12-04, Author: Ian , review by: techradar.com
Excellent new processors, USB 3.0, Better integrated graphics, Faster memory
No optical drive, No discrete graphics, No media centre software, SD card reader awkwardly placed
The hackneyed old phrase, 'an evolution not a revolution' could (to use another hackneyed phrase) be written for the late 2012 Mac mini. With the Ivy Bridge processors and faster memory already having debuted on other Macs, it was inevitable they'd come ...
Published: 2012-11-22, Author: Brian , review by: itproportal.com
Intel Ivy Bridge processor, Large and responsive 1TB Fusion Drive, Considerably faster than its predecessor, Has USB 3.0, HDMI, and Thunderbolt ports, Smart aluminum unibody design
Limited upgrade opportunities
Note that our review machine’s configuration, with the added Fusion Drive, isn’t the cheapest Mac mini available by far at £879. Without the Fusion tech on board, and just a vanilla 1TB hard drive, the Core i7 Mac mini is £679 – and the base model, with...
Abstract: Last year's Mac mini brought a number of drastic changes to the compact desktop computer: Core i5 processors that replaced the aging Core 2 Duo CPUs, Thunderbolt ports, and the discontinuation of a built-in SuperDrive. The new Mac mini may not be quite as...
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Published: 2012-11-30, Author: David , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: I've been counting pennies ever since, waiting to see if it's truly time to upgrade my setup. I've now had a chance to live with both of Apple's new desktops, but am I buying? Should you?...
Intel Ivy Bridge processor. Fusion Drive with 1.12TB capacity. Unchanged aluminum unibody design. Offers USB 3.0, HDMI, and Thunderbolt ports.
Limited upgrade opportunities
The Apple Mac mini (Late 2012) is Apple's best yet, packing as much punch into its compact chassis as a full-size desktop, and offering the sizable, speedy Fusion drive....
