Are all MacMini's Remote Compatible?

[KyleHarrison]

I just bought a MacMini off a friend whos had his for probably a couple years now. At time of writing its OSX 1.5.7 (still has the old dock) and has a 100GB hard drive.

Is this model compatible with the Apple remote?

At first guess, id imagine so, but i dont see anywhere on it that could receive the signal, you know? So id like to ask the Mac community here so i dont run out and purchase a remote for nothing.
(this thing will be my personal cheaper Apple TV )

 

[calderone]

Depends on the age, if it is a G4, no. But if it is Intel, it is remote compatible. The sensor is to the right of the optical slot. It blends in pretty well. See the attached picture.

 

[thejadedmonkey]

Depends on how old it is. I have a mac mini with a 100gb hard drive that doesn't have a remote sensor. Do you know what speed CPU it has?

You can find out by clicking on the Apple in the top left hand corner and selecting "about this mac"