Small Macintosh computer unit without screen, keyboard or mouse (2 inches high x 6.5 inches wide x 6.5 inches deep). Weighs slightly more than a bag of sugar -2.9lb Price:pound;314.90 for basic model (1.25GHz G4 processor, 256Mb of memory, 40Gb hard disk and CD-RWDVD-Rom combo drive) or pound;371.30 for more powerful model (1.4GHz processor, 80Gb hard disk) www.apple.comukeducation

iLife

Consists of five elements: iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD and Garageband.

Free with the latest Apple computers, including the Mac Mini (reviewed opposite) or pound;25 for existing Mac users.