Can the Mac mini connect to wifi or just Ethernet

Hey guys I was wondering if the current Mac mini on the apple website can connect to wifi or does it need Ethernet. I would like to know before I buy one. So I can either get another Ethernet cable or just wifi. I know Ethernet is faster though so don't say that.

The specs:
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP659
say:
Communications
Wi-Fi
802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking;3 IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
Ethernet
10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

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