Mac mini spec?

Hey all, I should be getting a mac mini for xmas and was going to go for the £400 one but I've just seen this for £419 on the refurb area http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore.woa/6424042/wo/zj4YzhwYuqk22N4c7 oyLH9LwjkT/11.0.0.21.1.0.8.7.3.5.1.1.4.1.5.1.0.5.0
The description shows it as being a core duo but then says core solo processor, could anyone shed any light on this, I've contacted apple but they take a while to get back, I know this isn't the right forum, only mini forum, any help appreciatted, thanks
PC   Windows XP   SP2

Indeed. Moreover, I don't think the "Early 2006" Core Solo Mini could be upgraded with a Superdrive, could it ? Current Combodrive Minis don't have a Built-To-Order Superdrive option, and according to the original Intel Mini's spec page, there was no BTO Superdrive option either (see "Configure to Order", under "Options").
Edit : Too late !
P.S. The refurb appears to be a first gen Intel Mini, but all its specs are better than that of the current £399 offering (as far as I can tell). The only downside is that a RAM upgrade would have to be done afterwards, probably at a higher cost (which could still be lower than £160 - which is the difference between the £419 refurb and the £529 Mini with a 1 GB RAM upgrade). Upgrading to 1 GB is recommended, especially if you intend to use many PPC applications under Rosetta emulation.

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