Apple Mac mini (2012 / Server)

1597 reviews

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1597 reviews of Apple Mac mini (2012 / Server). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and size. The reliability and price also get good comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Apple Mac mini (2012 / Server) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple Mac mini (2012 / Server)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 232 user reviews of Apple Mac mini (2012 / Server) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the size and design are on the whole positive. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the reliability.

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple Mac mini (2012 / Server)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 909 user reviews of Apple Mac mini (2012 / Server) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design and reliability. The size and price also get good feedback.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Ian Osborne (techradar.com)

Apple Mac mini review

Apple's small form factor Mac takes a step forward, but not a giant leap

Excellent new processors ; USB 3.0 ; Better integrated graphics ; Faster memory

No optical drive ; No discrete graphics ; No media centre software ; SD card reader awkwardly placed

Nov, 2017

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Mac Mini 2012 review

The entry-level new Mac Mini gets a performance boost

Good performance ; Portable ; Value packed

No DVD Drive ; Expensive upgrades

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : Ian Morris (pocket-lint.com)

Apple Mac mini (Late 2012)

Sitting here looking at our Windows-based desktop and, next to it, the Mac Mini, we're starting to wonder if the full-sized desktop is running toward the end of its lifespan. Sure, gamers want a big powerful machine with loads of cooling and a...

Stylish, good connectivity, more than powerful enough for most tasks, cheapest Mac you can buy

Could have a better graphics system, HDMI output bug will annoy until next OS X update, still quite expensive really

Intel graphics issue aside, we've enjoyed our time with the Mini. It really is powerful enough for most computer use. You could use this as your work PC all day, and never struggle with slowdowns or crashes. It's also prettier and smaller than almost...

Feb, 2013

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Apple Mac Mini 2012 review

Apple's seamless aluminium slab looks stunning – but is its beauty just skin-deep?

Beautiful to look at, and the best in its mini-PC class – but the top-spec model just doesn't offer enough tech for your money

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Paul Monckton (techadvisor.co.uk)

Apple Mac mini (Late 2012) with Fusion Drive review

It's PCMark 7 score of 3286 points was beaten only by Chillblast's Fusion NUC. However it's important to note here that the latter is using purely solid-state storage – and there's only 128GB of that included. The Mac mini's Fusion Drive provides over...

Beautiful, minimalist design combined with wonderful build quality make the slick Mac mini a highly attractive proposition. It’s also capable of class-leading performance when fitted with the quad-core here, although it will be harder to keep cool. It...

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Matt Egan (techadvisor.co.uk)

Mac mini vs iMac comparison review

Let's deal with the elephant in the room: the Mac mini and iMac are very different products. We're comparing them because some potential Mac purchasers are confused as to their relative merits, and a visit to the Apple website explains why.

Two very different types of product, both the Mac mini and the iMac offer decent performance and excellent build quality. If you simply want a basic Mac to pair with an existing display or even TV, the Mac mini is for you. Choose the iMac only if you...

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Paul Monckton (techadvisor.co.uk)

Apple Mac mini (Late 2012) review

Apple's tiny but perfectly-formed Mac mini makes no claims to be a media centre PC. It requires a little work to setup as a media centre, but its minuscule dimensions, minimal power consumption and flawless design make it more than a little tempting to...

If you’re prepared to do a bit of software setup and buy extra accessories, such as a TV tuner, optical drive and remote control, the Mac mini’s impeccable hardware makes it a very attractive choice as a media-centre PC. It’s the most lounge-friendly...

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : James Galbraith (techadvisor.co.uk)

New Mac mini review (2012)

The Mac mini's body sits on a round, quarter-inch high black plastic disc that, when rotated half an inch, can be removed to expose the two RAM slots. Both the £499 and £679 standard Mac minis come with two 2GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM modules (for a total...

The new Mac mini continues to build on the solid foundation set by the 2011 model. If you prefer a Mac desktop computer to a laptop, and/or you don’t want to be confined to the glossy 21.5- or 27-inch displays that come with the iMac, the Mac mini is a...

Nov, 2012

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New Mac mini preview (2012)

The 2012 Mac mini offers quad-core computing in a tiny box with very little power draw. Here's our new Mac mini preview.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Karen Haslam (macworld.co.uk)

Mac mini (2013) preview - what features can we expect when Apple updates the Mac mini?

Apple last updated the Mac mini in October 2012 so we're expecting an update soon, we'll add more info to this preview as we here it

Apple last updated the Mac mini in October 2012 so it's been a whole year now since it was last refreshed. It seems likely that the company will soon update its low priced Mac. We will update this preview with information based on our Mac mini review...

Oct, 2013

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