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Identifiers: Early/Late 2006 - MA206LL/A* - Macmini1,1 - A1176 - 2108
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The Apple Mac mini 'Core Duo' 1.66 features a 1.66 GHz Intel 'Core Duo' (T2300) processor, a 2 MB on-chip level 2 cache, a 667 MHz frontside bus, 512 MB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) memory, a 5400 RPM, a 60 GB or an 80 GB Serial ATA hard drive*, a slot-loading 8X 'Combo drive' or 2.4X double-layer 'SuperDrive'*, and an 'Intel GMA950 graphics processor with 64 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory.'
Connectivity includes DVI (DVI-to-VGA adapter included) and Firewire '400', four USB 2.0 ports, combined 'optical digital audio input/audio line in' and combined 'optical digital audio output/headphone' minijacks, a 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet port, and built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. It lacks an internal 56k modem, but an external Apple USB Modem could be added for US$49.
Like the Mac mini G4 models, the internal components are cleverly enclosed in a tiny and elegant 2.9 lb, 6.5 inch square, two inch tall case with a built-in speaker and an external power supply.
The Mac mini 'Core Duo' 1.66 also includes an Apple Remote for use with Apple Front Row media organization software. The Mac mini 'Core' systems shipped without a display, keyboard, or mouse, but numerous Apple and third-party options were available.
*From February 28, 2006 to September 6, 2006, Apple shipped this model configured with an 80 GB hard drive and a 2.4X 'SuperDrive' for US$799 (MA206LL/A). From September 6, 2006 to August 7, 2007, Apple shipped this model configured with a 60 GB hard drive and and a non-DVD+R DL capable 8X 'Combo' drive for US$599 (MA607LL/A).
Also see: What are the differences between the Mac mini 'Core Solo/Core Duo' models?
Connectivity includes DVI (DVI-to-VGA adapter included) and Firewire '400', four USB 2.0 ports, combined 'optical digital audio input/audio line in' and combined 'optical digital audio output/headphone' minijacks, a 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet port, and built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. It lacks an internal 56k modem, but an external Apple USB Modem could be added for US$49.
Like the Mac mini G4 models, the internal components are cleverly enclosed in a tiny and elegant 2.9 lb, 6.5 inch square, two inch tall case with a built-in speaker and an external power supply.
The Mac mini 'Core Duo' 1.66 also includes an Apple Remote for use with Apple Front Row media organization software. The Mac mini 'Core' systems shipped without a display, keyboard, or mouse, but numerous Apple and third-party options were available.
*From February 28, 2006 to September 6, 2006, Apple shipped this model configured with an 80 GB hard drive and a 2.4X 'SuperDrive' for US$799 (MA206LL/A). From September 6, 2006 to August 7, 2007, Apple shipped this model configured with a 60 GB hard drive and and a non-DVD+R DL capable 8X 'Combo' drive for US$599 (MA607LL/A).
Also see: What are the differences between the Mac mini 'Core Solo/Core Duo' models?
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Introduction Date: | February 28, 2006* | Discontinued Date: | August 7, 2007 |
Details: | The 'Introduction Date' refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The 'Discontinued Date' refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. *On September 6, 2006, Apple reduced the configuration and lowered the price (MA607LL/A). Also see: All Macs introduced in 2006. |
Details: | Also see: All models with a 32-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort. |
Details: | When last updated, Geekbench 2 only provided sufficient 32-bit performance data for this model. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the Macmini1,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
Details: | The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the Macmini1,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
Details: | The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the Macmini1,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
Details: | These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the Macmini1,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
Processor Speed: | 1.66 GHz | Processor Type: | Core Duo (T2300) |
Details: | The Intel 'Core Duo' (T2300) processor includes two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip. |
Details: | N/A |
Details: | Also see: Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the Mac mini 'Core' models? |
System Bus Speed: | 667 MHz | Cache Bus Speed: | 1.66 GHz (Built-in) |
ROM/Firmware Type: | EFI | EFI Architecture: | 32-Bit |
Details: | Also see: Does the Intel Mac mini have a ROM or BIOS? |
Details: | Includes a 2 MB shared 'on chip' level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
Details: | Supports 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SO-DIMMs. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the polycarbonate Intel Mac mini models? How much RAM of what type do they support? |
Details: | 512 MB of RAM is installed as two 256 MB modules, no slots free. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this Mac mini. In Canada, site sponsor CanadaRAM sells RAM and other upgrades for this Mac mini. In Australia, site sponsor RamCity sells memory and other upgrades for this Mac mini. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
Details: | Apple recommends that one install RAM in matched pairs for optimum performance. Also see: What is the performance difference of the Mac mini 'Core' using matched or unmatched RAM? |
Details: | Also see: Why are 'integrated graphics' in the Mac mini 'Core' considered to be inferior? |
Details: | Apple reports that 'memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 80 MB, resulting in 432 MB of system memory available' with the default 512 MB installed. |
Display Support: | Single Display | Resolution Support: | 1920x1200 |
Details: | The DVI video output supports digital resolutions up to 1920x1200. Apple also reports that it supports the '20-inch Apple Cinema display and 23-inch Apple Cinema HD display; supports coherent digital displays up to 154MHz; supports non-coherent digital displays up to 135MHz.' VGA output (using the provided adapter) supports analog resolutions as high as 1920x1080. S-Video and composite video (to connect to a projector or TV) requires the Apple DVI to Video adapter (sold separately). |
Details: | N/A |
Standard Storage: | 60/80 GB HDD | Std. Storage Speed: | 5400 RPM |
Details: | From February 28, 2006 to September 6, 2006, this model (MA206LL/A) shipped with an 80 GB hard drive, from September 6, 2006 to August 7, 2007 it shipped with a 60 GB drive (MA607LL/A). 100 GB or 120 GB hard drives also were optional from February 28, 2006 to September 6, 2006, and 120 GB or 160 GB afterwards. Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive in the Mac mini 'Core' models? What type of hard drive do they support? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this Mac mini. In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells storage upgrades for this Mac mini. In Canada, site sponsor CanadaRAM sells SSDs and other upgrades for this Mac mini. In Australia, site sponsor RamCity sells storage upgrades for this Mac mini. In Southeast Asia, site sponsor SimplyMac.sg sells storage upgrades for this Mac mini. Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
Storage Dimensions: | 2.5' (9.5 mm) | Storage Interface: | Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) |
Details: | This model supports a single SATA I (1.5 Gb/s) 2.5' hard drive or SSD that is up to 9.5 mm thick. |
Standard Optical: | 2.4X 'SuperDrive'* | Standard Disk: | None |
Details: | The configuration (MA206LL/A) that shipped from February 28, 2006 to September 6, 2006 includes a slot-loading 2.4X double-layer 'SuperDrive' that Apple reports 'writes DVD+R DL discs at up to 2.4x speed, writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed, writes DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs at up to 4x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed, [and] reads CDs at up to 24x speed.' The configuration (MA607LL/A), introduced September 6, 2006 and discontinued August 7, 2007, includes a 'Combo' drive that Apple reports 'reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed, [and] reads CDs at up to 24x speed.' Also see: What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the Mac mini 'Core' models? Which can read and write dual-layer DVDs? |
Standard Modem: | None | Standard Ethernet: | 10/100/1000Base-T |
Details: | An external Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) was available for US$49. Gigabit Ethernet standard. |
Standard AirPort: | 802.11a/b/g | Standard Bluetooth: | 2.0+EDR |
Details: | AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR standard. |
Details: | Four USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps), one Firewire '400' port (8 watts). |
Details: | In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external expansion options and hand-picked accessories like external storage, stands, keyboards, cables, adapters, speakers, and more for this Mac mini. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit offers an extensive selection of external expansion options and accessories like docks, stands, chargers, keyboards, security products, and more for this Mac mini. |
Details: | Mac mini systems did not ship with a keyboard or mouse. Also see: What type of keyboards and mice does the Mac mini 'Core' support? |
Details: | Uses a tiny and elegant 6.5 inch wide, 6.5 inch deep, and 2 inch tall case. |
Apple Order No: | MA206LL/A* | Apple Subfamily: | Early/Late 2006 |
Details: | MA206LL/A refers to the original configuration shipped from February 28, 2006 to September 6, 2006 with an 80 GB hard drive and a 2.4X 'SuperDrive' for US$799. From September 6, 2006 to August 7, 2007, Apple shipped this model configured with a 60 GB hard drive and and a non-DVD+R DL capable 8X 'Combo' drive for US$599, uses the model number MA607LL/A, and considers it to be part of the 'Late 2006' subfamily. |
Apple Model No: | A1176 (EMC 2108) | Model ID: | Macmini1,1 |
Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All Macs with the A1176 Model Number, the 2108 EMC Number, and the Macmini1,1 Model Identifier. For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
Details: | N/A |
Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.4.5 (8H1619) | Maximum MacOS: | X 10.6.8* |
Details: | *This system can run the last version of Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard'. However, it cannot boot in 64-bit mode nor does it support 'OpenCL'. It also cannot run versions of Mac OS X more recent than 10.6.8. Also see: Which Intel Macs are capable of booting MacOS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' in 64-bit mode? |
Minimum Windows: | XP SP2 (32-Bit)* | Maximum Windows: | 7 (32-Bit)* |
Details: | *Apple's Boot Camp 4 formally supports the 32-bit versions of Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. However, if upgraded to at least 1 GB of RAM, the system does meet Microsoft's minimum requirements for Windows 8 and readers have reported successfully running the 32-bit version of this operating system with appropriate drivers. |
MacOS 9 Support: | None | Windows Support: | Boot/Virtualization |
Details: | Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs? Site sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 applications. For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
Dimensions: | 2.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 | Avg. Weight: | 2.9 lbs. (1.32 kg) |
Details: | In inches - height by width by depth, (5.08 cm, 16.51 cm, 16.51 cm). |
Original Price (US): | US$799* | Est. Current Retail: | US$100-US$200 |
Details: | Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated). Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
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Details: | Supports a single DVI display (or a single VGA display with the included DVI-to-VGA adapter). Supports digital resolutions up to 1920x1200 and analog resolutions as high as 1920x1080. |
Details: | N/A |
Details: | N/A |
Details: | Four USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps), one Firewire '400' port (8 watts). |
Details: | External Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) available for US$49. Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11g), and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR standard. |
Details: | N/A |
Details: | Combined 'optical digital audio input/audio line in minijack.' |
Details: | Single combined 'optical digital audio output/headphone out minijack.' |
Details: | N/A |
Details: | 100V-240V, 110W maximum. |
Global original prices for the Mac mini 'Core Duo' 1.66 in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
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Original Prices - North & South America
Mexico: | N/A | United States: | US$799* |
Original Prices - Europe
Denmark: | DKK 6,799 | Finland: | N/A |
Ireland: | N/A | Italy: | €879 |
Norway: | N/A | Portugal: | N/A |
Switzerland: | CHF 1'229 | United Kingdom: | £599* |
Original Prices - Asia
India: | N/A | Indonesia: | N/A |
Malaysia: | N/A | The Philippines: | N/A |
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Thailand: | N/A | Vietnam: | N/A |
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