Apple launches new version of Mac Mini for $699

Apple said it launched a new version of its lowest-priced computer, Mac mini, with twice the graphics performance and lower power usage, from $699. The product’s power consumption would be less than 10 watts when idle. The new Mac mini, which is 7.7 inches square by 1.4 inches, has an HDMI port and a new SD card slot to allow transfer of files from a digital camera.

It has a Nvidia GeForce 320M graphics processor, a 2.4 gigahertz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 320 gigabyte (GB) hard-disk and 2GB RAM. It comes with Mac’s Snow Leopard operating system. Apple is also reportedly touting Apple Mac Mini as the world’s most energy-efficient desktop computer that uses less than 10 watts when idle. Apple compare its figures with the energy efficiency categories and products listed within the EPA ENERGY STAR 5.0 database as of June 2010.