Update: it actually arrived yesterday. 3 days after launch.Custom M4 mini arriving two weeks early! My maxed out mini was slated for After November 27th… but is now arriving on the 14th per Apple text alert. I’m delighted.
Update: it actually arrived yesterday. 3 days after launch.Custom M4 mini arriving two weeks early! My maxed out mini was slated for After November 27th… but is now arriving on the 14th per Apple text alert. I’m delighted.
Well, the performance gains are 'real' with the pro chip as demonstrated in many speed tests (I also assume these extend to the real world applications). Another advantage is the more capable cooling design with the Mac mini M4 Pro. I think I read that this consists of a copper or a bigger copper plate that can absorb more heat from the M4 Pro ... according to tear down inspection. Don't know exactly how this works ... but don't expect the mini to remain silent. (My base model is silent but I haven't done anything to push it. I would expect it to emit noise if pushed at all.) Maybe I am incorrect on this ... we must await to 'hear' things from other people.Has anyone figured out yet if there’s any real world benefits to upgrading the chip on the M4 pro Mini?
Is it just for bragging rights or does it actually deliver any noticeable performance gains?
My question was between base M4 Pro and upgraded M4 Pro with a few more cores.Well, the performance gains are 'real' with the pro chip as demonstrated in many speed tests (I also assume these extend to the real world applications). Another advantage is the more capable cooling design with the Mac mini M4 Pro. I think I read that this consists of a copper or a bigger copper plate that can absorb more heat from the M4 Pro ... according to tear down inspection. Don't know exactly how this works ... but don't expect the mini to remain silent. (My base model is silent but I haven't done anything to push it. I would expect it to emit noise if pushed at all.) Maybe I am incorrect on this ... we must await to 'hear' things from other people.
Got it ... sorry, completely missed the point! Ha. Another senior moment. Having a few of those lately!My question was between base M4 Pro and upgraded M4 Pro with a few more cores.
It seem to be just like it was with the M2 Pro Mini. If you want/need higher specs than the base pro model then just buy a Studio instead of upgrading the Mini.
ArtIsRight has posted a video about this; the testing was on MacBooks and in his previous video looking at the standard and Pro minis, flagged this next one as covering chip variants.Has anyone figured out yet if there’s any real world benefits to upgrading the chip on the M4 pro Mini?
Is it just for bragging rights or does it actually deliver any noticeable performance gains?
I ordered the base model from costco, 16GB Ram 256GB SSD(left one) but in the package I got(right) 24GB Ram and 512Gb SSD machine.
I was surprised to see the specs and double checked my order as well the box. I noticed when I moved everything from my MacBook Pro to Mac mini lolDamn! That's some kind of heavy binning! 😆
Congrats!
Shipped today, Nov 14, from China. Apple’s system states arriving Nov 20. UPS estimates Nov 18.M4 Pro (14/20), 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD
Ordered shortly ago. Initial estimated delivery: Nov 25 - Nov 27
When mine shipped, there was also that 2 day discrepancy between UPS and Apple, and UPS' earlier date was correct. So, expect yours by Monday or Tuesday.Shipped today, Nov 14, from China. Apple’s system states arriving Nov 20. UPS estimates Nov 18.
My order is now out for delivery. Just like Scotty in Star Trek, under promise and over deliver!Ordered an M4 Pro on Saturday with a delivery estimate of Nov 25-27. This morning I have a shipment email indicating that it will arrive this Friday, the 15th. 10 to 12 days earlier than initially expected.
That is the best deal of all if you are a student or educator. Incredible at $499.I ordered a base model M4 with education discount, first new Mac purchase since 2019. Excited to play with Apple Intelligence since I haven’t been able to yet.
New Mac mini is up and running tonight. Very nice and runs smoothly.My order is now out for delivery. Just like Scotty in Star Trek, under promise and over deliver!
I got the opposite...promised an overnight delivery and instead have to spend the weekend without my new toy.My order is now out for delivery. Just like Scotty in Star Trek, under promise and over deliver!
Sorry to hear that. But soon enough you'll able to enjoy the new Mac!I got the opposite...promised an overnight delivery and instead have to spend the weekend without my new toy.
Would've likely ordered for pickup instead if they'd been honest about the shipping date.
Yeah, although I had a genuine time-sensitive reason to want it this weekend (a bunch of assignments due in my classes). Not the end of the world since I have other options but still annoying.Sorry to hear that. But soon enough you'll able to enjoy the new Mac!
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
My M4 Pro mini was made in Vietnam. Not yet seeing a pattern...any M4 Pros coming from China?So, anything other than the base 16 GB/256GB ... is from China, maybe.
Is yours the default M4 Pro config?My M4 Pro mini was made in Vietnam. Not yet seeing a pattern.
12-Core CPU
16-Core GPU
24GB Unified Memory
512GB SSD Storage