Configure your Mac mini

Enjoy incredible performance from the quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, which features four processor cores on a single chip. Choose the speed you want.

More memory (RAM) increases performance and enables your computer to perform faster and better. Choose additional 1600MHz DDR3 memory for your Mac mini.

Your Mac mini with OS X Server comes as standard with two large Serial ATA hard drives. Or choose solid-state drives for greater performance.

Compact and convenient, the external Apple USB SuperDrive connects to your Mac mini with a single USB cable. It lets you install new software and play and burn both CDs and DVDs, including double-layer DVDs.

Connect your Mac mini to the Thunderbolt Display, which features a 27-inch 2560-by-1440 display, speakers, USB and FireWire ports, Ethernet, an integrated FaceTime HD camera, and a Thunderbolt port.

With Mac mini, you can connect your own USB mouse or add a new mouse. Choose the wireless Magic Mouse or select the wired Apple Mouse. To take full advantage of all the Multi-Touch gestures in OS X, select the wireless Magic Trackpad.

Mac mini ships without a keyboard or mouse, allowing you to reuse ones you already own or buy any you choose. Or you can purchase an Apple wired or wireless keyboard, which will be shipped separately from Mac mini.

Pages is the most beautiful word processor ever created for the Mac. It is also a powerful, yet easy-to-use, page layout application. So you can be a writer one minute and a designer the next, always with a perfect document in the works.

The app has iCloud built right in on OS X Mountain Lion and is enhanced for Retina display on the new MacBook Pro so your documents look stunning. And Pages also imports and exports Microsoft Word documents, so you can work with anyone, on Mac or PC. Add Pages and we will pre-install the app on your new Mac, so it will be ready to use right out of the box.

Pages License Agreement

With great-looking templates, easy-to-create formulas, and dynamic tables and charts, Numbers spreadsheets make perfect sense. Choose one of the 30 gorgeous Apple-designed templates to use for home, work, and school, and make it your own.

The app has iCloud built right in on OS X Mountain Lion and is enhanced for Retina display on the new MacBook Pro so your spreadsheets look sharp and vibrant. And Numbers also imports and exports Microsoft Excel files, so you can work with anyone, on Mac or PC. Add Numbers and we will pre-install the app on your new Mac, so it will be ready to use right out of the box.

Numbers License Agreement

Keynote is the most powerful presentation app ever created for the Mac. Its easy-to-use tools let you add tables, charts, shapes, photos, and videos to slides—and bring it all to life with stunning cinematic animations.

The app has iCloud built right in on OS X Mountain Lion and is enhanced for Retina display on the new MacBook Pro so your slides look sharp and vibrant. And Keynote also imports and exports Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, so you can work with anyone, on Mac or PC. Add Keynote and we will pre-install the app on your new Mac, so it is ready to use right out of the box.

Keynote License Agreement

For up to three years from your computer's original purchase date, the AppleCare Protection Plan gives you direct, one-stop access to Apple's award-winning telephone technical support for questions about Apple hardware, Mac OS X Server, iLife, and iWork. And you get global repair coverage for your Mac — both parts and labor — through convenient service options.

We've even made it easy to enroll. In fact, you don't really have to do anything. When you purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan with a new Mac, you'll be automatically registered in the plan. Shortly after your new Mac ships, we will mail you an AppleCare Welcome Packet, which includes your Proof of Coverage, as well as a Getting Started Guide with plan terms and conditions.

One to One at the Apple Retail Store will help you do more than you ever thought possible with your new Mac. First, we’ll set up your email, transfer your photos, music, and other files, and show you how to keep everything in sync with iCloud. Then, we’ll work with you to create a curriculum tailored to your goals, learning style, and experience level.

One to One is just $99 for a full year and is available only at the time you buy a new Mac from the Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store.

Important: You will attend all your sessions at an Apple Retail Store, so make sure there's a store near you. Search for Apple Retail Stores in your area.

The Mini DisplayPort allows you to connect a DVI-based external display using an adapter. The Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter lets you connect an advanced digital monitor that uses DVI video. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer of your monitor to make sure you’re choosing the right adapter. Compatible with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt ports.

Thunderbolt technology supports blazing-fast data transfer with two independent channels of 10 Gbps each. Use this cable to connect Thunderbolt-enabled devices to the Thunderbolt port on your Mac.

Use the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter to connect to a standard analog monitor, projector, or LCD that uses a VGA connector or cable. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer of your monitor to make sure you're choosing the right adapter. Compatible with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt ports.

Use the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter to connect to a 30-inch display, such as a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, and enjoy the ultimate widescreen canvas with a resolution of 2560 by 1600 pixels. Compatible with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt ports.

The Apple HDMI to HDMI cable lets you connect an Apple TV, Mac mini, or other HDMI device to an HDTV or A/V receiver. Both high-definition digital video and multi-channel digital audio are delivered over this single cable for stunning picture and sound.

Control your Mac from afar with the sleek aluminium Apple Remote. Play, pause, adjust volume, move forward and back, and access menus while playing music and video.

Time Capsule is a revolutionary wireless backup device that works automatically with Time Machine in OS X to create an easy-to-use, hassle-free backup solution. The massive server-grade hard drive (2TB or 3TB) gives you the capacity and safety needed for reliably backing up your Mac computers. More than that, Time Capsule is also a full-featured AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n technology. Now you can experience a high-speed wireless network, as well as an ideal approach to backing up the Mac computers on your network. All in one device.

Apple TV is an entertainment powerhouse that plays the content you love from iTunes, Netflix, YouTube, and more. With up to 1080p HD capability, Apple TV gives you access to the best content—including popular movies, current TV shows, sporting events and, of course, your music and photos—right on your widescreen TV. And it works wirelessly from your Mac, as well your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch (via AirPlay). Its compact size makes it ideal for sitting neatly on a TV stand or squeezing into a crowded media cabinet. And when it’s not filling your living room with drama, romance, and comedy, it uses less power than a night-light.

Add high-speed external Thunderbolt storage to your Mac to experience the next generation of external disk performance. External Thunderbolt storage takes advantage of the 10Gbit/s Thunderbolt interface, and makes working with photos and videos lightning-fast. Up to six external Thunderbolt storage devices can be daisy-chained to a single Thunderbolt port, giving you the flexibility to add terabytes of high-speed storage to your Mac with a single cable.

Complement your new Mac with a high-performance photo or all-in-one printer that also offers the convenience of AirPrint.