Can’t wait until next year so just ordered an M1 mini with 16 GB RAM. Looking forward to putting it through its paces.
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I bought mine a few months ago, refurbished.. I'm very happy with it. I just had to buy keyboard, speakers and camera ,that's the only negative thing about it
I tried using my M1 MBA in clamshell mode with an external monitor but waking it from sleep was a hassle. My MBP and MBA are fantastic laptops but it was time to get a proper desktop Mac and I picked up a refurb base M1 Mini and am loving it! As expected from Apple Refurbished, the Mini arrived pristine and looked brand new.
My Mini finally made it to the US so I should get it soon. In the meantime I just got this beauty in the mail…
Yep…brand new. Just hope my wombat ADB-USB adapter gets here before the Mini.
Yep…brand new. Just hope my wombat ADB-USB adapter gets here before the Mini.
Looks amazing, hope it works well with the adapter. Something from back in the day when not everything Apple made had to be shrunk as small as possible!My Mini finally made it to the US so I should get it soon. In the meantime I just got this beauty in the mail…
Yep…brand new. Just hope my wombat ADB-USB adapter gets here before the Mini.
Thanks. It’s my favorite Apple keyboard. Just taking it out and test typing brings back the memories, especially hearing the click clack of the alps switches.
New M1 Mac Mini arrived. With 16 GB of RAM it is fast and responsive. In fact it is way quicker, quieter, and cooler than the older Intel Mac Mini it replaced. And loving the keyboard as well. It is connected with a Wombat ADB-USB adapter. I’m really loving my setup now.
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My new HauweiMac ! Got the 4k Huawei 3:2 monitor first, then my 2013 Macbook Pro could not handle it correctly, so I bought the base Mini M1: 450€ for the screen, 750€ for Mini + Blutack 1$= 1201€ when the exact same specs iMac 24 sells at 1669€ in France.
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Yeah, I think that's a good way to go versus the current iMac. Especially since I really don't like the white bezel on the current iMacs. A new mini with any one of the good monitors out there is a far better deal.
Ventura was released October 24. I got my Mini 2 days ago with Monterey and it was satisfying as I always stay one year behind at least with OS, for software compatibility and not willing to be beta tester for the new Ventura...
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Speaking of better deal, I got the Mini base SSD 256Go (speed: 2500MB/s) with a Samsung T7 2TO on USB-C (speed: 700MB/s), for $200 when Apple charges $800 for 2TO non-replaceable.
D'oh. It looks like I haven't been keeping up on things while using my older machines.
That also is an excellent idea. I've been booting from a T7 on my old 2015 iMac because it's quicker than the internal fusion drive.
Placed my order on the release day. Mac Mini M2, 24 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD. Delivers 31 Jan.
Edit: Update today 20 Jan: Status has changed to Preparing to ship! Let's go!
Edit: Update today 20 Jan: Status has changed to Preparing to ship! Let's go!
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Yeah, I guess when the status have changed to Preparing to ship, it's to late to change the order. But you could receive the computer and then return it and order new one.. If you really want 16 GB RAM. My order has changed today as well to Preparing to ship.Preordered the M2 mini 256gb/8gb ram. Went from processing to preparing to ship. I wanted to cancel my preorder but its too late nowI honestly wanted 16gb of ram
Same configuration as me. I hope 16GB is enough RAM. I was debating between the M2 Pro mini with 16GB/1TB vs the M2 mini with 24GB. I refuse to pay £400 for 32GB RAM.Going to be a long February!
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Ordered two M2 Pro Mac Minis, morning of 17th.
1st was 16GB RAM / 512 SSD / 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Going to use this primarily as a streaming device (both gaming and media) connected to my 4k/120 projector.
2nd was 32GB RAM / 1TB SSD / 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Going to use this as a headless server for Plex and exporting 4K media files in DaVinci Resolve.
Got 10 Gigabit Ethernet in the hopes that Xfinity Gigabit Pro (6 Gbps) becomes available in my area.
Both are saying ships 3-4 weeks or Feb 15-22 delivery. More delayed than anticipated!
1st was 16GB RAM / 512 SSD / 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Going to use this primarily as a streaming device (both gaming and media) connected to my 4k/120 projector.
2nd was 32GB RAM / 1TB SSD / 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Going to use this as a headless server for Plex and exporting 4K media files in DaVinci Resolve.
Got 10 Gigabit Ethernet in the hopes that Xfinity Gigabit Pro (6 Gbps) becomes available in my area.
Both are saying ships 3-4 weeks or Feb 15-22 delivery. More delayed than anticipated!