Apple Mac Mini “Core 2 Duo” 2.53 Late 2009

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Mac Mini – MC408LL/A – Macmini3,1 – A1283

About this Mac

The Mac Mini is the first BYODKM – Bring Your Own Display Keyboard and Mouse device that was created by Apple. It is able to provide a relatively cheap device to people who wanted to experience the feel of a Mac while leaving them in the comfort of personally preferred display and input options from third parties. The price point also makes the device accessible to a wider range of individuals, consider this device as the entry level into the brand. It runs on a 2.53 GHz Intel “Core 2 Duo” (P8700) processor and has an NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor installed. It is a convenient means to get the best of all the possible worlds that users could combine.

2.53 GHZ Core 2 Duo

4 GB

500 GB HDD x2

Plugged-in

Storage & Memory

The device is built with dual 500 GB Serial ATA hard drives storage with a storage speed of 5400 RPM.

Screen Size and Resolution

The Mac Mini comes without its own native display but it supports a Single Display of up to 1920×1200 resolution.

OS & Processor

The Mac Mini has Mac X Server 10.6.1 pre-installed on it. The processor that powered the computer is the 2.53 GHz Intel “Core 2 Duo” (P8700) processor. Its graphics processor is a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256 MB of memory shared with the system.

Memory & Architecture

The device is built with a 3 MB on-chip level 2 cache and 4 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500) memory. This is centered on a 64-bit architecture.

Upgradability

Although the Mac Mini comes with 4 GB of RAM it can be upgraded to up to 8 GB of RAM. The Operating System of the Mac Mini can also be upgraded from its pre-installed Mac OS X 10.6 (10A432) up to MacOS X 10.11.x. This Mac Mini has the following dimensions and weight 50.8mm×165.1mm×165.1mm and weight of 2.9 lbs (1.32 kg).

Inclusive Features

The Mac Mini includes the following features and ports:

A Power Adapter (100V-240V, 110W maximum)
Optional AirPort Extreme ( 802.11a/b/g/n).
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
One FireWire 800 port
8X DL “SuperDrive”
1 DVI-to-VGA adapter included

Introduced: October 20, 2009		Discontinued:June 15, 2010
Display Details		Memory
Display Support	Single Display	Level 1 Cache	32k/32k
Resolution	1920×1200	Level 2/Level 3 Cache	3 MB (on chip)
Processor		RAM Type	PC3-8500 DDR3
Processors	1 (2 Cores)	Min. RAM Speed	1066 MHz
Architecture	64-Bit	Standard RAM	4 GB
Speed	2.53 GHz	Maximum RAM	8 GB
Type	Core 2 Duo (P8700)	RAM Slots	2
Processor Upgrade	Soldered	Motherboard RAM	None
FPU	Integrated	Graphics
System Bus Speed	1066 MHz	Video Card	GeForce 9400M
Cache Bus Speed	2.53 GHz (Built-in)	VRAM Type	Integrated
ROM/Firmware	EFI	Standard VRAM	256 MB
EFI Architecture	64-Bit	Maximum VRAM	256 MB
Storage		Inclusive Features and Ports
Standard Storage	500 GB HDD x2	Standard Optical Drive	None
Storage Speed	5400 RPM	Standard Ethernet	10/100/1000Base-T
Storage Dimensions	2.5″ (9.5 mm) x2	Standard Modem	None
Storage Interface	Serial ATA (3 Gb/s) x2	Standard Air Port	802.11a/b/g/n
Battery		Standard Bluetooth	2.1+EDR
Type	N/A	USB Port 2.0	5
Battery Life	N/A	FireWire (800)	1
Description		Keyboard	None
Case Type	Cuboid	Inclusive Input	None
Form Factor	Mac Mini	S-Video Output	None
Apple Order No	MC408LL/A	Microphone	None
Apple Subfamily	Late 2009	Headphone	1
Apple Model Number	A1283 (EMC 2336)	Sound Out	None
Model ID	Macmini 3.1	Power Adapter	1

Identifier reference: MC408LL/A, A1283, EMC 2336, Macmini3,1. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: October 26, 2024Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This Mac mini at a glance

Family: Mac mini
Order Number: MC408LL/A
Model Number: A1283
EMC: 2336
Model ID: Macmini3,1
Year: 2022

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Common questions

Is MC408LL/A the same as A1283?

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What does EMC 2336 mean?

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Can the RAM or SSD be upgraded?

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