Thunderbolt 5 ports so this must be the first mac with Thunderbolt 5 ports
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The new Mac mini is almost certainly coming
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Apple did it. TY
10-Core CPU
10-Core GPU
16GB Unified Memory
512GB SSD Storage
$799
Best deal in the Mac lineup. The pro is starting at $1399.00 for two more CPU cores, more GPU cores and 8gbmore ram for $600 more. Almost twice as much.
10-Core CPU
10-Core GPU
16GB Unified Memory
512GB SSD Storage
$799
Best deal in the Mac lineup. The pro is starting at $1399.00 for two more CPU cores, more GPU cores and 8gbmore ram for $600 more. Almost twice as much.
and 3 TB5 ports...base M4 Pro is the best deal for those who use both cpu and gpu and ports
Refresh it.
The TB5 port supports DisplayPort 2.1. This alone is reason to get M4 Pro. The TB4 model is still stuck on DisplayPort 1.4.
Awesome! Pre-order placed for the 16/512 model. 16GB RAM should be future-proof for a long time, and I mostly use external and Cloud storage, so 512GB internal storage is plenty. Slightly tempted to bump up to the 24GB model, but it's a slippery (uphill) slope to the Pro model "well, for only $200 more, I get..." repeat over and over!
Can't wait!
Would have liked a USB-A port for some of my legacy devices, but the A-to-C adapters are cheap. Totally happy with the 5 ports (plus Ethernet!) on the non-Pro model -- more than I was expecting, given the M2 port options.
Can't wait!
Would have liked a USB-A port for some of my legacy devices, but the A-to-C adapters are cheap. Totally happy with the 5 ports (plus Ethernet!) on the non-Pro model -- more than I was expecting, given the M2 port options.
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This is one hell of a computer, incredible.
OMG! They have exceeded all my expectations! A grand slam! Ethernet FTW! WOWOWOWOWOWOW. What a machine!
One quirk that I saw on Apple's web page on the new Mini -- the power switch is on the BOTTOM of the Mini?? (requiring the user to lift up the unit to access it)
That's odd.
Sure, probably like most people, I hardly ever use the Mini's power switch, so NBD, but still seems very inconvenient placement for those admittedly rare times when you do need it.
If that's the biggest gripe/quirk, it's nearly inconsequential, and still an excellent model that I cannot wait to receive! It's just a curiosity.
That's odd.
Sure, probably like most people, I hardly ever use the Mini's power switch, so NBD, but still seems very inconvenient placement for those admittedly rare times when you do need it.
If that's the biggest gripe/quirk, it's nearly inconsequential, and still an excellent model that I cannot wait to receive! It's just a curiosity.
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I wonder what the best way to mount one of these on the back of a monitor will be?
I hope someone makes a bracket or something
I hope someone makes a bracket or something
If I get this over a m2 pro 16gb ram and same storage , will it be a big downgrade ?
Couple of zip ties should suffice.I wonder what the best way to mount one of these on the back of a monitor will be?
I hope someone makes a bracket or something
About to order a Pro. I'll appreciate the power but biggest reason is DP2.1 over USB-C and TB5.
Undecided if I should get the upgraded chip (+2 CPU cores, +4 GPU cores) for another $180. On the one hand, it's not a lot of money. On the other, it's kind of a lot for just a couple of cores. Opinions?
Undecided if I should get the upgraded chip (+2 CPU cores, +4 GPU cores) for another $180. On the one hand, it's not a lot of money. On the other, it's kind of a lot for just a couple of cores. Opinions?
This is almost Intel NUC size now. You will see all sorts of mounts for this; Bags, mounts, cases, docks.
Probably look-a-like drives also, which would be cool. Stacking a drive + hub would solve a few problems (like money)
Probably look-a-like drives also, which would be cool. Stacking a drive + hub would solve a few problems (like money)
Downgrade? No, not at all. It's an upgrade in many ways and side grade in some.
i'm on the fence between this $800 model and pro, i will wait for benchmarks to make a decision 🧐
Ordered the base model + 10GbE for $589 from the Education store.
Was really planning getting this mini - but looking at the options and I think I would want:
*M4 Pro Chip - $1400
*14 Core CPU / 20 Core GPU +$200
*48GB Ram +400
The total cost is $2000 - aka the base price for a Studio, which I think might be a much more powerful machine? Not to mention if I wait ~8 months, presumably the Studio with M4 Max will really blow it out of the water, for ~ the same price.
Would it be silly to get the Mini above instead of a Studio either now or next Spring? I don't have any particular need for a smaller machine.
*M4 Pro Chip - $1400
*14 Core CPU / 20 Core GPU +$200
*48GB Ram +400
The total cost is $2000 - aka the base price for a Studio, which I think might be a much more powerful machine? Not to mention if I wait ~8 months, presumably the Studio with M4 Max will really blow it out of the water, for ~ the same price.
Would it be silly to get the Mini above instead of a Studio either now or next Spring? I don't have any particular need for a smaller machine.
Will this actually make a real world difference for you though?
I posed that question here:
The Intel NUC was the first thing I thought of when they unveiled the new Mini. Some of the existing NUC accessories may already work with the Mac Mini just due to its size. I could see a stackable SSD enclosure that uses Thunderbolt 5, probably from OWC.