Mac mini Computer Review

Setting up the Mac mini

< p>Apple considers the Mac mini a desktop computer, but unlike their other desktops, it doesn’t come with a keyboard or mouse. You also have to purchase a separate display. So unless you have these items readily available, you will have to include them in your budget when you purchase the mini.

Fortunately, the mini includes Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology, so you can easily add a wireless keyboard and mouse, which is especially beneficial if you use the mini with a television. We added a Rosewill RK-V1TP wireless keyboard that we reviewed last year, plugging the transmitter into one of the mini’s USB ports. Even though it is basically a PC keyboard, it worked perfectly with the mini, enabling us to use the touchpad instead of adding a mouse. We also tested the mini with an Apple Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.

Setting up the mini is simple. Just attach the keyboard, mouse, and monitor or television, and follow the on-screen directions. The mini has built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking, so you won’t have to purchase any extras to connect to your wireless network.