The Apple silicon Mac Mini was introduced in November 2020 in the original silver style the 2018 space gray model remained available as a high-end model with more RAM options.Ī server version of the Mac Mini that is bundled with the Server edition of the OS X operating system was offered from 2009 to 2014. This model also has solid-state storage and replaces most of the data ports with USB-C sockets.

The 2018 Space Gray Mac Mini model has Thunderbolt, an Intel Core i5 or i7 CPU, and also changed the case's default silver for space gray. A thinner unibody redesign, unveiled in June 2010, added an HDMI port, and was more readily positioned as a home theater device and an alternative to the Apple TV. In February 2006, Apple announced the a new Intel Core Solo model with more advanced components. In January 2005, the original Mac Mini was introduced with the PowerPC G4 CPU. The machine was initially branded as 'BYODKM' (Bring Your Own Display, Keyboard, and Mouse) as a strategic pitch to encourage users to switch from Windows and Linux computers. Since launch, it has shipped without a display, keyboard, and mouse. As of 2022, it is positioned between the consumer all-in-one iMac and the professional Mac Studio and Mac Pro as one of four current Mac desktop computers. Mac Mini (stylized as Mac mini) is a small form factor desktop computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc. IMac, Mac Pro, iMac Pro, Developer Transition Kit, Mac Studio Intel Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7, PowerPC G4, Intel Core Solo, Core Duo, Core 2 Duo (previously).

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