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Mac mini M4 (2024): docks, stands and other accessories
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Anecdotally, I have an 8.5 year old 27” iMac and have gone months at a time without powering it all the way down
Just ordered this also...
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The M4 Pro variant weighs 1.6 lbs compared to the M2 Max Studio at 5.9 lbs. This tells me that having something to secure the Mini to the work surface will be in demand. At the least I hope the new Mini has a rubber or silicone base ring to help it stay in place. If not then I’ll probably use small silicone nubs as feet.
Is the element under the power button designed so the mini can be pushed down to turn on?
Same. Sometimes, I power off to clear out periodic gremlins. Owing to storms, downed trees, etc, we lose power 4-6x year and we don’t have an UPS. Our NG back-up generator takes 4 seconds to kick in and this is when I need to turn equipment back on.
I plan to design a base/enclosure with power button hack for my Mini M4 which also incorporates my MVMe Drive and my Timemachine Backup drive, I’ve got to work it out? I’ll wait for my Mini M4 to arrive which should be next week?
i'll be a guinea pig and test this TB4 enclosure for you. but gotta wait for a 4TB SSD sale.
This stand will arrive this morning but my Mac Mini M4 doesn't arrive until Monday 11 Nov...
I was thinking of cutting a 4x4 piece of wood at about 2" in height to get it off my desk where dust bunnies accumulate. This gives me access to the power button, and the block of wood could be "dressed up" to look better than it is. Since I don't need the latest and greatest hub, I ordered this one, which still offers 10 gbps of transfer speed. I needed USB-A ports anyway. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGDD5QB...cp_ud_dp_XB2416NWZQ001EBQ6N01&skipTwisterOG=1
I’m looking for a thunderbolt 4 dock/hub with the host Mac port in the back and under $150
I don’t need Ethernet/hdmi or usb A ports
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I checked everywhere and didn’t find one
I don’t need Ethernet/hdmi or usb A ports
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I checked everywhere and didn’t find one
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Would this be a good Thunderbolt 4 hub for the m4 Mac mini ?
I see it on sale $60 in some places
And excuse the stupid question
But is it better to plug my external drives I have 3 , to the hub or plug the low level stuff mouse & keyboard,Time Machine drive , to the hub ?
I thought it was better to put the drives directly on the Mac and low level stuff on the powered hub but AI google is telling me the opposite is better , drives on the hub
I see it on sale $60 in some places
Kensington SD2600T Thunderbolt 4 Hub, Dual 4K, 65W PD - Mac and Windows (K34036NA)
Aluminum
www.amazon.com
And excuse the stupid question
But is it better to plug my external drives I have 3 , to the hub or plug the low level stuff mouse & keyboard,Time Machine drive , to the hub ?
I thought it was better to put the drives directly on the Mac and low level stuff on the powered hub but AI google is telling me the opposite is better , drives on the hub
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3-in-1 Laptop Stand, Vertical Stand, Klearlook Laptop Stand, Tabletop, Single Laptop, Adjustable Width, Hex Key Included, Anti-Slip, Stable, Space Saving, ABS Material
Caution;
Make sure that it is a Klearlook (Manfacturer), or at least the fully open position is at least 2 inches. Many are 1.4 - 1.5 inches, which is no good for the Mac Mini M4
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Amazon USA - https://www.amazon.com
Not Available
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Amazon U.K. (Only available in White Color - https://www.amazon.co.uk
3 in 1 Vertical Laptop Stand - Klearlook Adjustable ABS Notebook Dock,Space-saving Stable Desktop Laptop Holder Compatible MacBook/Surface/Galaxy/HP/Dell/ChromeBook,Up to 17.3 inch Laptop/Tablet-White
3 in 1 Vertical Laptop Stand - Klearlook Adjustable ABS Notebook Dock,Space-saving Stable Desktop Laptop Holder Compatible MacBook/Surface/Galaxy/HP/Dell/ChromeBook,Up to 17.3 inch Laptop/Tablet-White
www.amazon.co.uk
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Amazon Japan - https://www.amazon.co.jp
Black Color; (This is the one that I bought)
3-in-1ノートパソコンスタンド 縦置き KlearlookノートPCスタンド 卓上置き ノートパソコン1台収納 幅調節可能 六角レンチ付き 滑り止め 安定性 省スペース ABS素材 ブラック
Klearlook ノートパソコンスタンド 縦置き (黒) Fire HD 10 Macbookpro iPad pro Mac book pro MacBook Air MacBook13 MacBook15 Mac mini MBP15inc PowerBook MAC MINI 2010 に対応する
www.amazon.co.jp
White Color;
3-in-1 Laptop Stand, Vertical Stand, Klearlook Laptop Stand, Tabletop, Single Laptop, Adjustable Width, Hex Key Included, Anti-Slip, Stable, Space Saving, ABS Material, White
Klearlook Vertical Laptop Stand (White) for Fire HD 10 Macbookpro iPad pro Mac book pro MacBook Air MacBook13 MacBook15 Mac mini MBP15inc PowerBook MAC MINI 2010
www.amazon.co.jp
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Hey folks - I designed this, and am really looking forward to the test fit tomorrow. Check it out and let me know what you think:
"Mac mini Pro" enclosure for M4 Mac mini on MakerWorld
"Mac mini Pro" enclosure for M4 Mac mini on MakerWorld
Would this be a good Thunderbolt 4 hub for the m4 Mac mini ?
I see it on sale $60 in some places
Kensington SD2600T Thunderbolt 4 Hub, Dual 4K, 65W PD - Mac and Windows (K34036NA)
Aluminumwww.amazon.com
And excuse the stupid question
But is it better to plug my external drives I have 3 , to the hub or plug the low level stuff mouse & keyboard,Time Machine drive , to the hub ?
I thought it was better to put the drives directly on the Mac and low level stuff on the powered hub but AI google is telling me the opposite is better , drives on the hub
I would plug the externals directly into the computer if possible, and run the keyboard etc through the hub. Less risk of data interruption without the hub in between, plus transfer speeds that will be better (or at least no worse).
Google AI? Uh, okay.
In one review video of the M4 Pro mini, it is confirmed that if you flip the mini upside down, the thermals perform better and Cinebench gives a higher score. This fact matters a lot in choosing or designing with orientation in mind.
the upside down / sideway test results for turning is from 4:52 to 6:30.
He noted the fans was at full blast during middle of Cinebench, temp is just at 58 to 60C. He tried flipping it over and noticed the exhaust air felt cooler afterwards.
The tested graph then shows scores of 9165 for vertical sideways vs 8999 sitting on desk.
For rackmount guys like me:
myelectronics.nl just released the newly designed 19inch 1.25U rack mount for the Mac Mini 2024. It is slightly higher than the old 1U mount but you can have three mounted side by side now. This design also accounted for the new power button position by adding a lever near the bottom so that you can push it in front of the rack to press the power button for easier maintenance.
myelectronics.nl just released the newly designed 19inch 1.25U rack mount for the Mac Mini 2024. It is slightly higher than the old 1U mount but you can have three mounted side by side now. This design also accounted for the new power button position by adding a lever near the bottom so that you can push it in front of the rack to press the power button for easier maintenance.
And running it upside down would eliminate the possibility of the fan sucking up a spilled drink.
Unless you spill a drink directly on the upside-down exposed fan.