The least expensive Macintosh is a Mac Mini. Its about 2 inches tall and 6.5 inches on each side. Its inexpensive because it doesn't have a keyboard, mouse or a display. If you have an extra display, it can be a good buy. A model with a DVD burner (SuperDrive) is available. Prices below assume you use a recycled display and buy a keyboard and mouse from Apple. This particular Mac Mini has an Intel Duo processor and a SuperDrive for burning video DVDs. |
| Item | Source | Retail Price |
| TD Video Software | BW Software | $595 |
| Apple Mac Mini Computer - No Display | Apple Computer | * |
| Apple Keyboard and Mouse | Apple Computer | * |
| Internal 500 gigaByte Disk Drive | Apple Computer | * |
| Apple MacBook Air Superdrive | Apple Computer | * |
| System Total | $1391 |
| Optional Add Ons |
| Canopus ADVC 55 - Media Converter | BandHPhoto | $179 |
| Contour ShuttleXpress - Jog Shuttle keypad (5 keys) | MacMall | $49 |
| Western Digital 1 Gigabyte Hard Drive | Mac Mall | $130 |
Many of the items listed are available at Apple's online store and at the usual Macintosh product websites www.macmall.com, www.maczone.com, www.macconnection.com. Apple offers discounts for education customers. ShuttlePros come from www.contourdesign.com. Media converters come from www.bandhphoto.com. BW Software - PO Box 130257 - Ann Arbor, MI 48113 - 734-769-8587 |