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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.8 stars
(based on 19 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to install(9), Fast(10), Increases speed(6), Reliable performance(16)
Cons:
Difficult to install(7)
Best Uses:
Increased performance(15), Multimedia(7), Multiple desktop applications(11)
Describe Yourself:
Casual user(6), Power user(13)
Primary use:
Personal(17)
 
upgrade mac mini memory
By do we really need nicknames?Verified Purchaser from Milton Keynes on 10/4/2010
Pros:
Easy To Install
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

easy to install and the mac mini is like a new machine, super fast, iphoto in particular is rocket propelled, imovie supercharged, everything is so fast.... I was considering getting a new model mac mini but upgrading from 512 to 2gb was far cheaper, I even put in a 500gb hard drive at the same time and it was under a £100 all in, less than half an hour to do the hardware upgrades.... stunning.... just do it!

 
1GB extra really made a difference!
By Robin TongVerified Purchaser from Manchester on 9/28/2010
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Entertainment
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

[...] 1GB extra really made a difference!

 
excellent quality, very fast service!
By AntoineRVerified Purchaser from London on 4/28/2010
Pros:
Fast, Reliable Performance
Cons:
Difficult To Install
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

memory used to increase the performance of my computer, hence extending its useful life for a small price

 
Highly reliable
By KingKongVerified Purchaser from Scotland on 4/12/2010
Pros:
Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

Reliable and well packaged

 
Great service, great product.
By FIFIVerified Purchaser from South Wales on 3/25/2010
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

Great service, great product.

 
world of difference
By Monkey PatelVerified Purchaser from Stanmore, London on 11/30/2009
Pros:
Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Cons:
Difficult To Install
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

Installation was tricky but easier than expected.I used my wife's pastry spreader so no putty knives reqiured to install.Previously had 512M the 2GB now allows me to run an XP virtual machine in VMWare without bringing machine to a halt.Other apps like iPhoto run better too.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Scary to install!
By KevinVerified Purchaser from Reading on 11/9/2009
Pros:
Increases Speed
Cons:
Difficult To Install
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

Download some detailed instructions from the web about opening up your mac mini. A bit scary but ok with the right tools. Went from 1Gb to 2Gb(max) to breath a bit more life into the mini when browsing a lot of different web pages

 
Does what it says on the tin
By djtooshayVerified Purchaser from London, UK on 9/15/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

Super fast, easy install. Perfect.

 
Mac Mini speed boost
By YusufVerified Purchaser from London, UK on 9/10/2009
Pros:
Fast, Reliable Performance
Cons:
Difficult To Install
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

I origianlly bought my mac mini as a media device attached to my TV. But i needed to use it for more, and the 512 internal memory was just not enough. After upgrading to 2Gb memory the machine now flies, and rivals my workhorse machine in terms of boot up speed, opening applications and checking e-mail/surfing the net.

 
Job well done
By JBPVerified Purchaser from Warwickshire, UK on 8/8/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

Needed more RAM - install info was on website (I am relatively new to Macs)- [...]- RAM installed - job done...

 
Does what it says on the tin
By HippyVerified Purchaser from York, UK on 7/25/2009
Pros:
CHEAP, Reliable Performance
Cons:
Difficult To Install
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

The mac mini is a little scary to open up - needed two putty knives in the end, but as long as you follow an on-line guide, it is straightforward after that. Maxing the memory out to 2Gb really makes a difference though. Before, everything slowed down (swapping to disk) when I had lots of applications open at once. Now it should be smooth as butter.

 
Very good! Well impressed
By The Synapse ProjectVerified Purchaser from Somerset, England on 7/23/2009
Pros:
Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Music creation
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

Good price and good performance!

 
Does what is says on the tin!
By Samuel ClemensVerified Purchaser from England on 7/17/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

Easier to install than some people think; just follow one of the many on-line instructions.

 
Does the job
By JVerified Purchaser from UK on 6/25/2009
Cons:
Difficult To Install
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

As a rule of thumb as to get the best our of todays OS's max out your RAM. Especially when it comes to MacMini's. OS X hogs ram and will use your HD if you don't have much.. MacMinis come with laptop HD's so their slower than desktops, therefore multitaksing and paging will be slower. Max your ram for optimum performance.

 
Does what it says on the tin...
By Dan69vVerified Purchaser from London, England on 6/1/2009
Pros:
Fast, Reliable Performance
Cons:
Difficult To Install
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

Great product, cheaper than most suppliers [...] Only downside is how difficult it is to install in an Intel Mac Mini but if you're brave it's worth it. My mac is now running quickly and boots in no time at all. Make sure you test it before reassembling though as I'm not sure the Mac would survived being prised open too many times.

 
Perfect as always.
By BlisterVerified Purchaser from North Wales on 3/19/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

I never use anything else in my computers.

 
Excellent Product & service
By NeddyVerified Purchaser from UK on 3/11/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Improves Pro Tools, Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

Had difficulty installing into my mac mini but Crucial pointed me in the right direction and it became easy. Product works and does what it says on the box.

 
Great mac upgrade
By Mike the mac-hanicVerified Purchaser from Somerset, UK on 9/25/2008
Pros:
Increases Speed, Reliable Performance, Tricky install
Best Uses:
Gaming, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

I used this memory to upgrade an intel mac mini from 512MB to 2GB and have been very pleased with the result, the system used to slow down after a few days, and need a restart, but now is far more consistent.

Opening the mac mini is tricky, but don't be put off, just allow a bit more time than you might expect, and have a clean and clear surface (I used a towel). With a couple of good flat bladed scrapers and an old 'loyalty' card the case is separated fairly easily. There are some good videos if you search the internet (try 'mac mini upgrade memory video' in google without the quote marks). Take note of the position of the wireless connection as this may be dislodged when working. Don't forget to reconnect the small pair of wires at the front or the fan will run continuously. One screw can be tricky to put back in, but angling the unit will help guide this into place. Test before you put the case back together!

 
Looks hard but I had no problem
By darbyVerified Purchaser from Dublin, Ireland on 8/18/2008
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System:

Fitting looked hard at first but the macmini came apart easily and putting in chips was a breeze. It worked at once and now I can run the new Logic pro. I'm ordering another for a friend.

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