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Introduced: October 24, 2012
Terminated: N/A


Logic Board
Processor:   Intel Core i7 (I7-3615QM)
Processor Speed:   2.3 GHz

Build-to-Order Option:
  • 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (I7-3720QM) ($100 US)
System Bus Speed:   5 GT/s (Direct Media Interface)
ROM:   EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface)
Level 1 Cache:   32K/32K x2
On-chip Shared L3 Cache:   6 MB shared running at processor speed
Expansion Slots:   SDXC SD Card slot


Memory
RAM Type:   PC3-12800 DDR3 1600 MHz
RAM Slots:   2
Standard RAM:   4 GB
Maximum RAM:   16 GB
Onboard RAM:   none



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Ports
USB:   4 x USB 3.0
FireWire:   1 x 800-Mbps
Video:
  • Thunderbolt port
  • HDMI port
Communications:
  • 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
  • 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
  • Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
  • IR receiver
Audio:
  • Audio line in minijack (digital/analog)
  • Audio line out/headphone minijack (digital/analog)
  • HDMI port supports multichannel audio output
  • Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
  • Built-in speaker

Graphics Support
Standard Configuration:
  • Intel HD Graphics 4000 uses 512 MB system RAM for graphics
Other Details:
  • Thunderbolt digital video output
  • Native Mini DisplayPort output
  • Support for dual display and video mirrorings
  • Thunderbolt port with support for up to 2560 x 1600 resolution
  • HDMI port with support for up to 1920 x 1200 resolution

Storage
Optical Drive:
  • None
Internal Hard Drive:
  • 1 TB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive
Build-to-Order Options:
  • 1 TB Fusion Drive ($250 US)
  • 256 GB Solid State Drive ($300 US)

Operating System
Original OS:   X v10.8.1 (Mountain Lion)

Compatible MacOS:
X v10.8.1 (Mountain Lion)


For additional information on operating systems:
See this article

Miscellaneous
Model No.:   MD388LL/A
Form Factor:   Mac mini Unibody
Dimensions (Inches):   1.4 H x 7.7 W x 7.7 D
Average Weight (lbs):   2.7
Original Price:   $799 US


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Comments
This model originally shipped with Mac OS X v10.8 (Mountain Lion); includes Mac App Store, Safari, Mail, Messages, Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, Notes, Time Machine, FaceTime, Photo Booth, Game Center, iTunes, and iLife (iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand); 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty.



Configure-to-order options:

  • 2.6 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor
  • 8 GB DDR3 memory upgrade
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory upgrade
  • 256 GB solid-state drive
  • 1 TB Fusion Drive
  • Apple Remote


Accessories:

  • Software: iWork, Aperture, Logic Express, Final Cut Pro X
  • Apple Thunderbolt Display
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
  • Apple HDMI to HDMI Cable (1.8 m)
  • AirPort Express Base Station
  • AirPort Extreme Base Station
  • Time Capsule
  • Apple Magic Trackpad
  • Apple Wireless Keyboard
  • Apple Magic Mouse
  • Apple USB SuperDrive
  • Apple Keyboard
  • AppleCare Protection Plan