Apple offers two lower-cost Macs for those on a budget: the Mac mini and MacBook Air. But which offers the best value for money?
Apple offers two lower-cost Macs for those on a budget: the Mac mini and MacBook Air. But which offers the best value for money?
Looking for a desktop Mac? We explain the difference between Mac mini and iMac, including price, features and specs
Looking for a desktop Mac? We explain the difference between Mac mini and iMac, including price, features and specs
Apple brings its new M1 silicon to the Mac mini. We see how it compares to the Intel Mac mini models it replaces
Apple brings its new M1 silicon to the Mac mini. We see how it compares to the Intel Mac mini models it replaces
Find out if you should buy a new Mac now or wait until Apple updates the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac or whichever Mac you want
Find out if you should buy a new Mac now or wait until Apple updates the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac or whichever Mac you want
Getting the right Mac on a budget isn't easy but it's possible
Getting the right Mac on a budget isn't easy but it's possible
Mac running too slow? Here are some performance tips to make your Mac run faster
Mac running too slow? Here are some performance tips to make your Mac run faster
The smallest Mac get a refresh but also a price bump
The smallest Mac get a refresh but also a price bump
14 Nov 18
Price from: £799
The Mac mini has finally been updated, but how does it compare to the previous model?
The Mac mini has finally been updated, but how does it compare to the previous model?
The 2014 top-spec Mac mini has half the processor cores compared to the 2012 model – but is it half the Mac?
The 2014 top-spec Mac mini has half the processor cores compared to the 2012 model – but is it half the Mac?
04 Nov 16
Price from: £799
The middle of three (late 2014) Mac Minis is put up against its siblings
The middle of three (late 2014) Mac Minis is put up against its siblings
18 Mar 15
Price from: £579
How the new Mac mini compares to the 2012 Mac mini, and why it’s worth buying the old model
How the new Mac mini compares to the 2012 Mac mini, and why it’s worth buying the old model
Mac mini is sort of upgradable but is it any good as it is? Find out in this 2014 Mac mini 1.4 GHz review
Mac mini is sort of upgradable but is it any good as it is? Find out in this 2014 Mac mini 1.4 GHz review
19 Nov 14
Price from: £479
The Mac mini remains the most subversive little personal computer made by Apple
The Mac mini remains the most subversive little personal computer made by Apple
02 Oct 13
Price from: £499
The mini Server gets quad-core and Thunderbolt – so can it replace Xserve?
The mini Server gets quad-core and Thunderbolt – so can it replace Xserve?
13 Dec 11
Price from: £849
The latest Mac minis deliver serious performance but lose the optical drive
The latest Mac minis deliver serious performance but lose the optical drive
11 Sep 11
Price from: £700
We expected to see faster performance from the Apple Mac mini (Mid 2010) now it's finally received the Intel Core-series Sandy Bridge upgrade. But we weren't prepared for these lab results.
We expected to see faster performance from the Apple Mac mini (Mid 2010) now it's finally received the Intel Core-series Sandy Bridge upgrade. But we weren't prepared for these lab results.
31 Jul 11
Price from: £700
Better energy efficiency than any other desktop server
Better energy efficiency than any other desktop server
10 Aug 10
Price from: £929
New Apple Mac mini model slims down, widens out and gets a makeover
New Apple Mac mini model slims down, widens out and gets a makeover
28 Jun 10
Price from: £649
Complete hardware and software server package proves to be an excellent value
Complete hardware and software server package proves to be an excellent value
20 Nov 09
Price from: £799
Two Mac mini updates in seven months? Forgotten Mac, indeed
Two Mac mini updates in seven months? Forgotten Mac, indeed
04 Nov 09
Price from: £499
