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The new Mac mini is almost certainly coming
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Well, pretty easy. I first set-up my Mac mini with an old HDMI screen then I shut down the mini and unplugged the screen.. Then I relocated my mini to next to my iMac and restarted the mini. I then used the Screen Sharing application in the Other folder on my iMac to start Screen Sharing. There was a selection for the Mac mini that I had set-up. Selected that and the Mac mini screen showed up on my iMac. To give its 'own screen' I pushed the green button in the upper left of that window for Full Screen. Then at the top of that separate full screen I made sure I selected Control Screen, and also Dynamic Resolution to match the size of that original HDMI screen to the iMac screen.
I think that is what I did ... don't trust my mind. But like I think I mentioned before I don't need the typical physical multi screen (or side by side) set-up in my situation ... I just slide from iMac to Mac mini Full Screens on my iMac to do my work. Also, there is no physical connection between the iMac and Mac mini (but you do need to be on the same network and each Mac needs to be within 30 feet of other Mac).
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I don't think Jobs was ever "against" front ports, internal expansion etc. other than on consumer-oriented "appliances" like the original-concept Mac and original iMac. A lot of the modern "what Jobs would have thought" reasoning is really dumbed down to "what Jobs thought about mass market appliances".
The "pro" G4/G5 towers and the original Mac Pro didn't just have front ports and internal expansion - they went way beyond the call to provide tool-free internal access and modularity - as you'll know if you've ever swapped out a hard drive or upgraded RAM in the typical PC tower vs. the "classic" Mac Pro. There was nothing that looked grudgingly "relented" about those designs. Even as far back as the Apple 2 - internal expansion slots accessed by a lid held on by some clever plastic clips rather than screws.
As for the NeXT cube - well, that was mostly pre-USB/Firewire and front-facing RS232 or SCSI connectors weren't really a thing anybody wanted. Plus, ISTR, the keyboard, mouse, audio connections were, originally, all built into the display.
I am not sure about that. Also, I was wondering if I could just select the Mac mini with Screen Sharing to see if there was a 'default' screen between the iMac and mini but I didn't try that. I thought these people in server farms can't be running around plugging in screens to set-up screen sharing? Anyway if you have a lite use case similar to mine this works (for me) ... not really what content creators are needing with sliding their mouse from screen to screen for maximum real estate.
I went for the base model mini, but reluctantly paid for 512GB. Maybe 256 could have worked, but I know 512 will. In my usual activities the mini is silent and cool to the touch. I'm happy with it.
The base Mac mini m4 pro should be 1TB , not 512gb , for $1,300 it should be 1Tb
Has anybody pressed the M4 Mini power button on the bottom of the unit? They've designed it all wrong. You need to be left-handed to efficiently press it but I'm right handed for the majority of tasks, including powering on an M4 Mini. What were Apple thinking???
I'm right handed too, but it's no problem to reach out with my left hand and operate the power button.
Your signature implies that you don't turn off your newer Mini's.
I just bought a base m4 at a Black Friday sale to replace the 2014 Mini I use as an iTunes server. The only time I've ever pressed the power button on the old one is after a crash, which was typically only once or twice a year (until a few days ago... which is why I'm replacing it!)
Don't care for the traditional Mini power button on the back though (have 2012, 2014 and 2018 Mini's), especially on this server which is inside a closed cabinet and awkward to reach. My new m4 may be even harder to reach, but hopefully it won't need to be pushed very often.
I did not even think about that when I ordered my Mini, although I’m right handed as well. Did I know it? Yes, I did. But I don’t even consider it a “problem”.
I was hoping Apple would eliminate the power button entirely. Unplug and plug in the power cord to restart!
The location of the power button makes perfect sense if they are vertically rack mounted. The technician just pushes the button when their power system is back on..
We need to discuss the new M4 Mac Mini. If we overlook the fact Apple went from a right-handed motion to power on a Mini to forcing you to use your LEFT hand, let's look at the most impressive feature of the new Mini. Some might say it's the size but to me it's the impressive quality of the new internal speaker. The bass is very deep and it sounds clear. It's almost like listening to Apple Air Pods (tm) in a Mac Mini chassis.
I think the old speaker was terrible. The new Mac mini speaker is much much better. I don't use it because I'm listening to my Vabatoo Transparent Zero powered desktop speakers with an Emotive E8 subwoofer, but the internal mini speaker is definitely a huge step up from the old one.
Just finished setting up my new m4 Mini to replace my 2014 Mini as an iTunes server. That was rough... but several hours later, everything finally (seems to) work. I've got to admit though, the power button on the back bottom of this new Mini is indeed just terrible. What WERE they thinking? Unless your fingers are only about 1/8 inch in diameter, you actually need to pick up the Mini to press that button. Clearly, they don't think you need to manually turn this computer on and off.
I had to press it a number of times to force reboots, enter safe mode, etc and it is truly awkward. And something about having to lift the thing, then press the button caused me to double-push it accidently a couple times. Well, the good thing is that it's gonna run 24/7 inside a cabinet and I should hardly ever need to push that button. But that's just a terrible design, unless you set the Mini on something to raise it high enough to reach underneath, I guess.
Tonight as I was trying to plug in a USB-C cable to the back, I lifted the machine up with my left hand and went to push the cable in. But I hit the power button and pressed it as I was trying to push the cable home. It is a bad design due to these factors, IMO.
I can't think of any other Apple product where you have to lift it up and reach around the back to press a button on the underside....
I'm less frequently hitting the power button by accident now with the M4 Mac mini, as compared to my M1 Mac mini. Go figure.
It has sometimes been a while between refreshes, but the new Mac Mini has come several times since @GabrieleR created this thread eleven years ago today, and the new Mac Minis will almost certainly continue coming.
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I plan to buy the Mac Studio Display, but maybe this 5K monitor could do well for less than half the money?
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Thnxs Transmaster. Looks pretty good and very good for the price. I already have a new Mac Studio Display on my desk, next to the Eizo CG2700S. Not doing anything at the moment, because I have to wait for my Mac Mini M4Pro to arrive (according to Apple that will be on December 16).
I own one of these. Overall happy with it, but coming from a 2017 27” iMac, I was disappointed in the sound. I had to buy external speakers, and a Logitech webcam for both FaceTime/siri.
I also had to use an app at startup to allow the volume/brightness keys to work, I forget the name but let me know and I will look it up.
It’s very nice to be able to switch the display between my iMac and an Xbox, it was the main reason (other than cost) that I decided on this monitor.
Edit: Thanks for the video, I need to try some of the settings he mentioned since I haven't played much with it.
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