The Verge

Eschewing an optical drive, and shipping with OS X Mountain Lion, the 2012 Mac mini also packs in Intel Ivy Bridge processors, an HDMI port, and a Thunderbolt port.

Description

• Desktop type: Small form factor
• Case Dimensions (largest): 7.7 inches
• Case Dimensions (middle): 7.7 inches
• Case Dimensions (smallest): 1.4 inches
• Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Color: Silver

Hardware

• CPU brand: Intel
• CPU family: Ivy Bridge
• Base CPU model: Core i5
• Cores: 2
• Clockspeed: 2.5 GHz
• Turbo clockspeed: 3.1 GHz

Processor (base)

• Graphics type: Integrated
• Integrated GPU brand: Intel
• Integrated GPU model: HD Graphics 4000

GPU (base)

• Options: HDD (5400RPM), HDD (7200RPM), Flash Memory (SSD), Hybrid Drive
• Base storage type: HDD (5400RPM)
• Base storage capacity: 500 GB
• Max. config HDD: 1 TB
• Max. config SSD: 256 GB
• Card reader: Yes
• Card reader support: SD

Storage

• USB 3.0: 4
• FireWire 800: 1
• Thunderbolt: 1
• Ethernet: 1
• Ethernet type: 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
• HDMI: 1
• 3.5mm line-in / microphone: 1
• 3.5mm mic / headphone combo: 1

Ports

• PSU wattage: 85 W

Power