Testseek.co.uk have collected 65 expert reviews of the Apple Mac mini - Late 2014 MGEM2 / MGEQ2 / MGEN2 and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple Mac mini - Late 2014 MGEM2 / MGEQ2 / MGEN2.
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The editors liked
Still small and quiet
Two Thunderbolt 2 ports
Cheaper than ever
Latest Mac mini gains extra Thunderbolt 2 port
802.11ac WiFi
PCIeattached flash drive option
Improved Fusion Drive with PCIe flash
Improved 11ac WiFi
Now cheaper
Graphics updates
Design is still strong for the most part
The Mac Mini is the least expensive OS X computer
And its performance is on par with Macs that cost twice as much
Compact desktop design
Lower price and stronger performance than previous models
Thunderbolt 2.0
Energy efficient
802.11ac Wi-Fi
The editors didn't like
Limited RAM at low end
And RAM isn't user
Upgradeable
No quad
Core options
Up to 50 percent slower than before
No quadcore processor
Loses option to upgrade memory
Loses FireWire 800
Top Mac mini has less than half the processor performance of previous model
Soldered memory blocks user upgrades
Expensive compared to previous 2012 model
Rear SD card slot inconvenient
No quad-core options
No user upgradability after purchase
Upgrades are expensive
And aftermarket upgrades are nearly impossible. Configuration options are not as extensive as previous versions of the Mac Mini
The Mac Mini remains a stylish, very compact desktop with the ability to drive greater-than-HD displays. It's no games machine, but it does make for a very nice general productivity box. Thanks to OS X's foundations, it's a great Unix machine too thanks ...
Published: 2014-10-17, Author: Matthew , review by: techradar.com
Still small and quiet, Two Thunderbolt 2 ports, Cheaper than ever
Limited RAM at low end, And RAM isn't user, upgradeable, No quad, core options
After being left without any significant updates for years, Apple has finally given its lowest-priced Mac, the Mac mini, a refresh. Starting a new lower price of £399/$499/AU$619, it's still the same shape as before, but with some more modern internals. I...
Compact, Quiet, Affordable, Efficient, OS Catalina compatible
Mediocre processing power, No RAM upgrading
A functional Mini computer at an affordable price.The 2014 refurbished Mac Mini would be better with upgrade options, but it's an excellent value even as is...
Compact, Quiet, Affordable, Efficient, OS Catalina compatible
Mediocre processing power, No RAM upgrading
A functional Mini computer at an affordable price.The 2014 refurbished Mac Mini would be better with upgrade options, but it's an excellent value even as is...
Published: 2017-10-27, Author: Michael , review by: phoronix.com
Abstract: The IPC3 is CompuLab's latest-generation Intense-PC. It may look similar to past IPC models, but is now equipped with the latest generation Intel Core CPUs while remaining fan-less and within an all-metal housing that's extremely durable.For those that ar...
Published: 2015-03-01, Author: James , review by: mashable.com
Cheapest Mac, even without serious upgrades, Small, quiet and still very powerful, Perfect for schools and kids
Not upgradeable, iMac better choice if you need a display
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Published: 2015-02-11, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com
The Mac Mini is the least expensive OS X computer, and its performance is on par with Macs that cost twice as much
Upgrades are expensive, and aftermarket upgrades are nearly impossible. Configuration options are not as extensive as previous versions of the Mac Mini, and a keyboard and mouse are not included
While its sealed-case limitations will turn off power users, Apple's least expensive Mac delivers a solid OS X experience in a compact box with similar performance to the entry-level MacBook Air and iMac models....
