Brand new 2010 Mac Mini issues....

I took delivery of my 2010 Mini this morning.
After initial set up I first noticed the clarity on the text is very poor compared to the AppleTV it has replaced? I also find the WiFi streaming of audio and SD video to be terrible, where the ATV which it has replaced was perfect, even when streaming HD!
Lastly, I find it very slow, having the "spinning disc" show up whenever I try and do something? Not what you want from a fresh machine which only has Firefox installed on it so far?
Has anyone else experienced these issues and can I rectify them? I feel like sending it back, the performance is awful for the cost of the machine.

David.Austin.Allen wrote:
Also, a few folks have mentioned that the cable plugged into the antenna was a bit loose. You might try opening the bottom, and making sure that the cable is properly seated.
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-Mac-mini-Model-A1347-Antenna-Plate /3111/1
Thanks for that link.
May be coincidence, but having tried the Mini upstairs where another AppleTv was sited it crept up to 54Mbps.
Should've tried it downstairs again where it was only getting 11Mbps to see if that was still the case, but decided to check the connector - you can see the gold/brass coloured connector through the grill - using a blunt probe I touched it and it wasn't loose, but I applied some gentle downward pressure didn't seem to move, but now getting 54Mbps in the original site. Perhaps coincidence, maybe as I've disconnected the other wireless device, who knows.
Will see how it goes for a few days but if performance falls off may take it in to be looked at.

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