Solid performer takes up little space. Upgradeable RAM & HDD seal the deal!

One of the last Mac Mini models offered by Apple that doesn't solder every component to the motherboard. Although this doesn't have the latest and greatest hardware, the RAM and hardrive are upgradable which make a big difference in building a machine capable of handling the rigors of a home studio. With an SSD drive and a hybrid 1TB fusion drive installed, not only do I get quick speeds in loading applications and writing data, but also increased reliability and storage through two drives instead of the single, mechanical drive that was pre-installed. The bump up to 16GB of RAM also ensures my programs won't crap out and die on me when I'm in the middle of recording or editing. Other than that, the machine is incredibly compact, solidly built and a welcome upgrade over my late 2006 model (which coincidentally has been upgraded to specs surpassing a 2009 model). This was a great purchase that should last a long time.Read full review