Mac mini 2011 a1347 restore DVD

Hi, I have a 2011 Mac mini and where I live now I haven't a good internet access, now I have to do a full restore and it asks me to download it from the internet but that's impossible me to do because 1giga files could take months to download, I also brought long time ago a snow leopard DVD and tried to install on the Mac mini with no luck, it doesn't even boot.
Need to know if you can send me the default restore DVDs for that model of Mac mini, thnxs.

Depends on what is being called a "2011" Mac Mini.  If it was purchased before July 20, 2011, or does not have the hardware or firmware revisions of July 20, 2011, then it is not a mid-2011 Mac Mini, and a system specific 10.6 installer disc would be available to it.  Otherwise, that's correct, you must have a high speed internet connection somewhere to get the software, if you don't already have it.
As you'll see here:
http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/?search_keywords=A1347
Refers to 2010,2011, and 2012 Mac Minis.  We'll need you to verify your have a Mac Mini 5,1 or later to decide whether or not you need the high speed internet.  If you do, according to the System Profiler, then find yourself a place with high speed internet.

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