{"id":22942,"date":"2025-12-06T10:15:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T15:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/?page_id=22942"},"modified":"2025-12-08T11:29:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T16:29:56","slug":"vin175","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/vintage-computing\/item\/vin175\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Macintosh Mini"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Apple Macintosh Mini<\/h2>\n<p>[Vin175]<\/p>\n<p>The Apple Macintosh Mini, introduced in 2005, was notable for being the most compact and affordable Macintosh model, offering a small footprint with silent, cool operation. It was significant for bringing the power of Mac OS into a tiny, versatile desktop form factor, making it accessible for users needing a space-saving yet capable Mac compatible with standard keyboards, mice, and displays. Its popularity stemmed from combining the Macintosh&#8217;s legacy of ease of use and broad software compatibility with modern connectivity options such as USB, Ethernet, and video output ports, helping bridge classic Mac computing and contemporary needs.<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251208_162510904-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-22989\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251208_162510904-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Macintosh Mini\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251208_162510904-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251208_162510904-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251208_162510904-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251208_162510904-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251208_162510904-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251208_162510904-2048x1538.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251208_162510904-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251208_162510904-360x270.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong>: Apple Computer Inc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Model<\/strong>: Mini<\/li>\n<li><strong>Released<\/strong>: 2005<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type<\/strong>: Personal Computer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost at release<\/strong>: CAD ~$1,000 (adjusted for inflation)<\/li>\n<li><strong>MIPS<\/strong>: 2-3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169789978 BCX0\">Hardware Specifications<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CPU<\/strong>: 1.25 GHz or 1.42 GHz PowerPC G4 (7447a) with 512KB L2 cache and 167 MHz system bus.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Memory<\/strong>: 256 MB or 512 MB PC2700 (333 MHz) DDR SDRAM, expandable to 1 GB.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Graphics<\/strong>: ATI Radeon 9200 with 32 MB DDR SDRAM, AGP 4x support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage<\/strong>: 40 GB or 80 GB Ultra ATA hard drive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optical Drive<\/strong>: Slot-loading Combo (DVD-ROM\/CD-RW); optional SuperDrive (DVD\u00b1RW\/CD-RW).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ports<\/strong>: Two USB 2.0, one FireWire 400, DVI (with VGA adapter), headphone\/audio out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Networking<\/strong>: 10\/100BASE-T Ethernet; optional 56K V.92 modem, AirPort Extreme (802.11g), Bluetooth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensions<\/strong>: 2 inches (5.08 cm) height, 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) width and depth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: ~1.32 kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50331614 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50331614 BCX0\">Operating System &amp; Programming Languages<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW50331614 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>O\/S<\/strong>:\u00a0 Mac OS X 10.3 Panther (minimum 10.3.7 for early models) or 10.4 Tiger, and supported upgrades to Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard as the final official version,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Programming Languages<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Compiled languages: C, C++, Objective-C (primary for Mac apps via Xcode), Fortran.<\/li>\n<li>Scripting: AppleScript, Python, Perl, Ruby, Bash\/shell.<\/li>\n<li>Virtualized or emulated: Java, JavaScript; Classic Mac OS 9 apps (via Classic environment) supported languages like HyperCard, REALbasic; unofficial patches allowed Mac OS 9 native booting for legacy tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Notables<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Apple&#8217;s first low-end consumer Mac since 1998, launched January 2005 at Macworld for $499 USD (BYODKM: Bring Your Own Display, Keyboard, Mouse) to lure Windows users via iPod &#8220;halo effect.&#8221;\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Compact design (2&#8243; tall, 2.9 lbs) echoed failed G4 Cube but succeeded as affordable entry, spawning Mac hosting services and server variants.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>First (and only) Intel Mac with single-core Core Solo processor in 2006 model; PowerPC G4 original was last sub-$500 Mac.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Redefined small-form-factor desktops, evolved into 40+ editions, remains Apple&#8217;s cheapest Mac line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Donated by<\/strong>: Dr. Prosenjit Bose<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple Macintosh Mini [Vin175] The Apple Macintosh Mini, introduced in 2005, was notable for being the most compact and affordable Macintosh model, offering a small footprint with silent, cool operation. 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