The aptly named Apple Mac mini (Thunderbolt) has just come into the PCMag.com offices, and while it looks a lot like the same aluminum clad beauty we've seen before, the new Mac mini has picked up some smart new features (Thunderbolt!), and ditched a few by the wayside.
Among the new features are the lightning fast Thunderbolt technology, the latest Intel dual-core processors, and powerful new graphics processing. The Apple Mac mini (Thunderbolt) comes with three hard drive options: the standard 500GB hard drive, an optional 750GB hard drive, or a 256GB solid-state drive. Say adieu to your CDs and DVDs, however, because the slot-loading optical drive is nowhere to be seen.
The Apple Mac mini (Thunderbolt) comes in a package that's not much larger than the diminutive desktop itself, since any display, keyboard, mouse, and peripherals will need to be supplied by you. Don't fret about needing a new Apple display, because in addition to the Thunderbolt DisplayPort, you'll also be able to connect a monitor or HDTV with HDMI, and third-party keyboards and mice via USB 2.0. Inside the package, you'll find an owners manual, a HDMI-to-DVI adapter, power cable, Apple stickers, and the Apple Mac mini.
Check out the unboxing of the new Apple Mac mini (Thunderbolt) in the slideshow below.