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Apple Mac mini G4/1.25 2005 Specs
Mac mini – M9686LL/A – A1103
About this Mac
The Apple Mac mini G4/1.25 features a 1.25 GHz PowerPC 7447a (G4) processor with the AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit and a 512k on-chip level 2 cache, 256 MB of 333 MHz PC2700 DDR SDRAM memory (512 MB after July 26, 2005), a 40.0 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive, a slot-loading 8X DVD/CD-RW “Combo” Drive (4X DVD±RW/CD-RW “SuperDrive” optional), and an ATI Radeon 9200 graphics processor (4X AGP) with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM.
Connectivity includes DVI (DVI-to-VGA adapter included), USB 2.0, FireWire, and a headphone/line out jack, as well as support for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth with optional upgrades.
The internal components are cleverly enclosed in a tiny and elegant 2.9 lb, 6.5 inch square, two inch tall “cuboid” case with an external power supply. The Mac mini shipped without a display, keyboard, or mouse, but numerous Apple and third-party options were available.
2.13 GHZCore 2 Duo
256 MB, 512 MB
32 MB Solid State Drive
N/A
Storage
The Apple Mac mini G4 (1.25 GHz) came with either a 40 GB or an 80 GB 3.5-inch ATA hard drive, depending on the specific configuration you chose. This model also allowed for upgrades, so you could replace the original hard drive with a larger one if needed.
Screen Size and Resolution
It can support up to 1920 x 1200 pixels on a digital display (via DVI) and up to 2048 x 1536 pixels on an analog display (via VGA). The Mac mini G4 features a DVI output, and with an adapter, it can connect to VGA monitors.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The Mac mini G4 (1.25 GHz) features a PowerPC G4 processor, providing efficient performance for its time. It is equipped with an ATI Radeon 9200 GPU with 32 MB of VRAM, capable of handling basic graphics tasks and light gaming.
Memory & Architecture
The Mac mini G4 (1.25 GHz) comes with 256 MB of RAM, which can be upgraded to a maximum of 1 GB. It operates on a 32-bit PowerPC architecture, designed for compatibility with a variety of applications during its era.
Battery Life
The Mac mini G4 does not have a built-in battery, as it is a desktop computer designed to be connected to a power source. Battery life is not applicable in this case.
Available Upgrades
You can upgrade the hard drive to larger capacities, typically up to 250 GB or more, depending on the drive’s compatibility and the user’s skills in performing the upgrade.
Inclusive Features
The Apple Mac mini G4 (1.25 GHz) includes several features:
- A small footprint, making it easy to fit in various spaces.
- Multiple USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 400, Ethernet, and audio input/output.
- Built-in DVD-ROM drive for media playback and burning.
- Supports external displays, including compatibility with VGA through an adapter.
- Optional built-in Wi-Fi for wireless networking.
- Optional support for Bluetooth connectivity.
| Introduced: October 20, 2005 | Discontinued: January 10, 2006 | ||
| Screen Size and Resolution | Memory | ||
| Screen Size | External Monitor | Level 1 Cache | 32k/32k |
| Resolution | Up to 1920×1200 | Level 2 Cache | 512 KB |
| Processor | RAM Type | DDR SDRAM | |
| Processors | 1 (Single-Core) | Min. RAM Speed | 333 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-Bit | Standard RAM | 256 MB |
| Speed | 1.25 GHz | Maximum RAM | 1 GB |
| Type | PowerPC G4 | RAM Slots | 1 Slot |
| Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | 256 MB |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | 167 MHz | Video Card | ATI Radeon 9200 |
| Cache Bus Speed | 1.25 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | DDR SDRAM |
| ROM/Firmware | EFI | Standard VRAM | 32 MB |
| EFI Architecture | 32-Bit | Maximum VRAM | 32 MB |
| Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
| Standard Storage | 80 GB HDD | Standard Optical Drive | SuperDrive |
| Storage Speed | 5400 RPM | Standard Ethernet | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Storage Interface | ATA/100 | Standard Modem | None |
| Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 2.0 | |
| Type | N/A | USB Port 2.0 | 4 |
| Battery Life | N/A | FireWire Port | One (400 Mbps) |
| Description | Keyboard | External (not included) | |
| Case Type | Desktop | Inclusive Input | None |
| Form Factor | Mac mini G4 | SDXC Card Slot | None |
| Apple Order No | M9683LL/A | Microphone | 1 (Internal) |
| Apple Subfamily | G4 | Headphone | 1 |
| Apple Model Number | A1103 (EMC 2024) | Sound Out | 1 |
| Model ID | Macmini2,1 | Power Adapter | 1 |
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