Thinking about your first Mac?

Answers to some of the most common
PC-to-Mac questions

Hardware

Processor

Enjoy incredible performance from the fourth-generation Dual-core Intel Core i5 or i7 processor. Your Mac mini comes standard with a 2.8GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5 processor. You can upgrade the processor up to a 3.0GHz Dual-core Intel Core i7.

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Memory

This Mac mini comes standard with 8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3 memory. Please note that the memory is built into the computer, so if you think you may need more memory in the future, it is important to upgrade at the time of purchase.


More memory (RAM) increases performance and enables your computer to perform faster and better. Choose additional 1600MHz LPDDR3 memory for your Mac mini.

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Memory

Storage

Your Mac mini comes with a 1TB Fusion Drive. You can choose flash storage for greater performance.

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Storage

External SuperDrive

Compact and convenient, the external Apple USB SuperDrive connects to your Mac mini with a single USB cable. It lets you install new software and play and burn both CDs and DVDs, including double-layer DVDs.

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External SuperDrive

Apple Thunderbolt Display

Connect your Mac mini to the Thunderbolt Display, which features a 27-inch 2560-by-1440 display, speakers, USB and FireWire ports, Ethernet, an integrated FaceTime HD camera, and a Thunderbolt port.

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Apple Thunderbolt Display

Apple HDMI to DVI Adapter

The Apple HDMI to DVI Adapter allows you to connect your Mac with built-in HDMI to a DVI display or projector. You can use an external display as your primary display, extend your desktop to a second display, or work in mirroring mode with a projector so you can view what your audience sees.


Use the HDMI to DVI Adapter to connect a single-link DVI digital monitor, such as the 20-inch or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, that includes a DVI connector. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer of your monitor to make sure you're choosing the right adapter.

Apple HDMI to DVI Adapter

Mouse and Magic Trackpad

With Mac mini, you can connect your own USB mouse or add a new mouse. Choose the wireless Magic Mouse or select the wired Apple Mouse. To take full advantage of all the Multi-Touch gestures in OS X, select the wireless Magic Trackpad.

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Mouse and Magic Trackpad

Apple Keyboard

Mac mini ships without a keyboard or mouse, allowing you to reuse ones you already own or buy any you choose. Or you can purchase an Apple wired or wireless keyboard, which will be shipped separately from Mac mini.

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Service and Support

AppleCare Protection Plan

For up to three years from your computer's original purchase date, the AppleCare Protection Plan gives you direct, one-stop access to Apple's award-winning telephone technical support for questions about Apple hardware, OS X, iLife, and iWork. And you get global repair coverage for your Mac — both parts and labor — through convenient service options.


We've even made it easy to enroll. In fact, you don't really have to do anything. When you purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan with a new Mac, you'll be automatically registered in the plan. Shortly after your new Mac ships, we will mail you an AppleCare Welcome Packet, which includes your Proof of Coverage, as well as a Getting Started Guide with plan terms and conditions.

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AppleCare Protection Plan

One to One

One to One at the Apple Retail Store will help you do more than you ever thought possible with your new Mac. First, we’ll set up your email, transfer your photos, music, and other files, and show you how to keep everything in sync with iCloud. Then, we’ll work with you to create a curriculum tailored to your goals, learning style, and experience level.


One to One is just $99 for a full year and is available only at the time you buy a new Mac from the Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store.


Important: You will attend all your sessions at an Apple Retail Store, so make sure there’s a store near you. Search for Apple Retail Stores in your area.

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One to One

Accessories

Apple Thunderbolt Cable

Thunderbolt technology supports fast data transfers with two independent channels of 10Gb/s each. And Thunderbolt 2 technology can bond the two channels for a superfast 20Gb/s. Use this cable to connect Thunderbolt-enabled devices to the Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port on your Mac.

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Apple Thunderbolt Cable

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Use the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter to connect to a standard analog monitor, projector, or LCD that uses a VGA connector or cable. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer of your monitor to make sure you're choosing the right adapter. Compatible with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt ports.

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter

The Mini DisplayPort allows you to connect a DVI-based external display using an adapter. The Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter lets you connect an advanced digital monitor that uses DVI video. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer of your monitor to make sure you’re choosing the right adapter. Compatible with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt ports.

Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Use the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter to connect to a 30-inch display, such as a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, and enjoy the ultimate widescreen canvas with a resolution of 2560 by 1600 pixels. Compatible with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt ports.

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Apple HDMI to HDMI Cable (1.8 m)

The Apple HDMI to HDMI cable lets you connect an Apple TV, Mac mini, or other HDMI device to an HDTV or A/V receiver. Both high-definition digital video and multi-channel digital audio are delivered over this single cable for stunning picture and sound.

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Apple HDMI to HDMI Cable (1.8 m)

Apple Remote

Control your Mac from afar with the sleek aluminum Apple Remote. Play, pause, adjust volume, move forward and back, and access menus while playing music and video.

Apple Remote

AirPort Time Capsule

AirPort Time Capsule is a wireless backup device that works automatically with Time Machine in OS X to create an easy-to-use, hassle-free backup solution. A 2TB or 3TB hard drive gives you the capacity and safety needed for reliably backing up your Mac computers. AirPort Time Capsule is also a full-featured Wi-Fi base station with 802.11ac technology. So you can set up a high-speed wireless network and back up the Mac computers on your network. All with one device.

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AirPort Time Capsule

External Thunderbolt Storage

Add high-speed external Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 storage to your Mac to experience the next generation of external storage performance. External Thunderbolt storage takes advantage of the 10Gb/s Thunderbolt interface or 20Gb/s Thunderbolt 2 interface and makes working with videos, photos, and all of your data lightning fast. Up to six external Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 storage devices can be daisy-chained to a single Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port, giving you the flexibility to add terabytes of high-speed storage to your Mac with a single cable.

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External Thunderbolt Storage

Apple TV

Apple TV is an entertainment powerhouse that plays the content you love from iTunes, Netflix, YouTube, and more. With up to 1080p HD capability, Apple TV gives you access to the best content—including popular movies, current TV shows, sporting events and, of course, your music and photos—right on your widescreen TV. And it works wirelessly from your Mac, as well as your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch (via AirPlay). Its compact size makes it ideal for sitting neatly on a TV stand or squeezing into a crowded media cabinet. And when it’s not filling your living room with drama, romance, and comedy, it uses less power than a night-light.

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Apple TV

Printers

Buy a printer with your Mac.

Complement your new Mac with a high-performance photo or all-in-one printer that also offers the convenience of AirPrint.

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Buy a printer with your Mac.