

In February 2006, Apple announced the a new Intel Core Solo model with more advanced components. In January 2005, the original Mac Mini was introduced with the PowerPC G4 CPU.

The machine was initially branded as "BYODKM" (Bring Your Own Display, Keyboard, and Mouse) as a strategic pitch to encourage users to switch from Windows and Linux computers. Since launch, it has shipped without a display, keyboard, and mouse. As of 2022, it is positioned between the consumer all-in-one iMac and the professional Mac Studio and Mac Pro as one of four current Mac desktop computers. Mac Mini (stylized as Mac mini) is a small form factor desktop computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc. IMac, Mac Pro, iMac Pro, Developer Transition Kit, Mac Studio

