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- January 11, 2005 — The Mac mini debuts with a 1.25GHz or 1.42GHz G4 processor. Both models feature Combo drives and optional AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth and SuperDrive. Prices start at $499.
- July 26, 2005 — The Mac mini gets standard RAM doubled to 512MB. AirPort and Bluetooth are included as standard on the 1.42GHz model, and a second 1.42GHz model is added featuring a SuperDrive.
- September 27, 2005 — Customers begin receiving Mac minis with slightly faster processors and Bluetooth. The upgraded models are barely acknowledged by Apple.
- February 28, 2006 — The Mac mini is switched to Intel processors, with a choice of 1.5GHz Core Solo and 1.67GHz Core Duo. Both feature AirPort, Bluetooth, 4 USB ports and Front Row as standard. There is no longer a $499 model.
- September 6, 2006 — The Core Solo Mac mini gets a Core Duo and both models are speed bumped.
- August 7, 2007 — Apple introduces slightly faster Mac minis.
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