Apple Computer has introduced in India its most affordable and compact Mac range of personal computers, the 'Mac Mini', which starts at just Rs 32,200. Mac Mini, which became a global sensation when it was launched at the Macworld exhibition in San Francisco in January, is an entry level desktop computer for anyone looking to get started with Mac OS X . It incorporates iLife '05, the latest version of Apple's innovative suite of software for managing digital photo and music collections, editing movies and creating music. Mac mini is just two-inches tall and weighs only 1.3 kg.

In his keynote address at Macworld, Steve Jobs, Apple's legendary and iconic founder and CEO, said, "Starting at just $499, Mac Mini is the most affordable way to enjoy Mac OS X and iLife. Just plug in your display, keyboard and mouse and you've got an incredibly compact Mac for a price that almost anyone can afford."

Every Mac Mini includes iLife '05, Apple's award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications with major new versions of iPhoto(tm), iMovie®, iDVD® and GarageBand(tm). iLife '05 also features the latest version of iTunes®, the world's best digital music jukebox software which includes the iTunes Music Store, the world's number one online music store.

Mac mini offers the processing and graphics performance to take advantage of demanding consumer applications with either a 1.25 GHz or 1.42 GHz G4 processor and ATI Radeon 9200 graphics, with 32MB of dedicated DDR memory. Both models come with a slot-load Combo drive for watching DVD movies and burning CDs, and up to a 80GB hard drive for storing digital media creations.

Mac mini includes one FireWire 400 and two USB 2.0 ports for easy plug-and-play connections to popular peripherals like iPods, digital still or video cameras and printers. It offers a DVI interface that also supports VGA, so customers can easily connect to a variety of LCD or CRT displays. It includes a built-in 10 / 100 ethernet networking card and a 56K V.92 modem for easy internet access, as well as offers optional support for fast wireless networking and an internal Bluetooth module for the latest in wireless communications. Mac OS X version 10.3 Panther is pre-installed on every Mac mini and includes iChat AV desktop video conferencing, Mail, Safari web browser, Sherlock, address book, QuickTime, iSync, iCal®, DVD player and the classic environment. Mac mini also has other software for the entire family, including Quicken 2005 for Mac, Nanosaur 2 and MarbleBlast Gold.

Mac mini is available to order in two standard configurations in India, with immediate effect:

The 1.25 GHz Mac mini, for an MRP of Rs 32, 200 includes:

• 1.25 GHz PowerPC G4 processor;
• 256MB of 333 MHz DDR SDRAM, expandable to 1GB;
• 40GB Ultra ATA hard drive;
• Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive;
• ATI Radeon 9200 graphics processor with 32MB video memory;
• One FireWire 400 and two USB 2.0 ports;
• 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet networking and 56K V.92 modem;
• Internal support for AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth;
• DVI or VGA out (adapter included), composite/S-video out with optional adapter
• Built-in speaker and headphone/line out.

The 1.42 GHz Mac mini, for an MRP of Rs 37, 400, includes:

• 1.42 GHz PowerPC G4 processor;
• 256MB of 333 MHz DDR SDRAM, expandable to 1GB;
• 80GB Ultra ATA hard drive;
• Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) optical drive;
• ATI Radeon 9200 graphics processor with 32MB video memory;
• One FireWire 400 and two USB 2.0 ports;
• 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet networking and 56K V.92 modem;
• Internal support for AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth;
• DVI or VGA out (adapter included), composite/S-video out with optional adapter
• Built-in speaker and headphone/line out.

Build-to-order options and accessories include up to 1GB of RAM, SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW), AirPort Extreme card, internal Bluetooth module, wired or wireless Apple keyboard and Apple mouse and the AppleCare protection plan.