since it is an all new case and antennas I would hope that the reception is different and specifically better.
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Apple Announces Redesigned Mac Mini With M4 and M4 Pro Chips, Two Front USB-C Ports, and More
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Do not feel bad. When I asked Apple for trade-in value on my old iPad Air they said they would recycle it for me for free...
And there’s still Ethernet! Would have liked to see 2.5 Gig Ethernet on the Pro but I’m just glad it’s still there at all!
These actually look really good. Hard to argue with even the base model configuration. Would always like to see a little more base storage but at least we’re finally there with the RAM.
These actually look really good. Hard to argue with even the base model configuration. Would always like to see a little more base storage but at least we’re finally there with the RAM.
Had hoped this thing might use USB-C for power and so be able to use a single cable to a modern display for power and video purposes.
Followed closely by the Ethernet jack. I was expecting to be underwhelmed and disappointed, but I am pleased to find that I am quite whelmed and appointed!
I don't know, we're only at Tuesday. Assuming Apple are announcing new Mac products all week, I'd say there's a good chance of a Studio before Friday. Especially as continuing to sell M2 Max / Ultra desktops after you've released M4 Max laptops isn't a good look; it's practically an f-you to desktop power users.
Mind you, that's nothing new. As you were.
My M2 MP had 512GB SSD but only 150GB is used. My user folder is 70GB so the system is only using 80GB and that includes all of the app and a lot of transiently allocated space.
How many pence less? Assuming you're not running Cyberpunk 24/7, and are more likely doing office stuff 8 hours a day on your mini.
I do agree they need to bump that up a bit but honestly it’s not like there’s any games, and hard drives are cheap, so if you need mass storage you might as well get an external HDD/SSD and/or NAS and call it done for storage with all your devices.
It is annoying but mostly the internal storage can be saved for things that need it.
Better them making money on that than the Ethernet port or the RAM.
I predict a new type of dongle, one for the power button. https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/10/29/apple-stuck-the-mac-mini-power-button-on-the-bottom
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Rest in peace Mac Studio. Nice one off I guess. Play ‘em off, boys.
For a laptop - sure. Though even there, a single USB-A is undeniably useful for anyone who uses memory sticks or a presentation device.
For a desktop - no. There's no reason for it not to have 5 (or more) very useful USB-A ports across the back of the device. It's not going anywhere. Even the previous mini hardly took up much space.
But sure, the new one looks cool.
It shrank and grew in the wrong dimensions. Not only doesn't it fit a 1U rack space anymore, as it is too high, now they even make it incredibly inconvenient to reach the power switch. Hard pass for me. Hoped to finally upgrade my rack with a powerful desktop unit.
Wished for it - but never got my hopes up.
It‘s Apple after all - and USB-C power one of those things I imagined they just don’t want to deal with (and possibly be blamed for if output from a power source is flaky or insufficient).
No price drop on Education pricing.
What I've not seen anyone mention yet is that the Education prices have increased.
Except for the base model price, all other educational prices have gone up because:
1) base price of Pro has gone up $100.
2)
So there's that, for those who can buy at Education prices.
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I concur. Evidently @ignatius345 doesn't or has never worked in an open floor plan office. It's good to be the King, Oh là là
It looks exactly as a mini Studio - good job Apple to create a better family view 😊
Well mentioned. I have an M1 MBP connected to my monitor using USB-C. The setup is super clean. Just a single power cable from the wall to the desk and then a cable from screen to laptop. Mouse, keyboard and speaker are all Bluetooth based.
If there was a SD card reader in front, it would be just a perfection !
Beautiful machine. I am sure such a little powerhouse will find lots of fans. But when spec’d up a bit, the price (again) is almost the same as the next Studio, as always with Apple‘s upsell strategy. 48GB/4TB is a price where the Studio might be the better option. Still, this is one desktop that in its cheaper configurations will find a lot of usage.
Because you rack mount your Minis and power them on and off all the time?
We’re carbon neutral manufacturing this new Mac mini! But we’ll make it a pain in the ass to turn it off to make up for it!
To be fair, it probably uses mW's when sleeping. I'd only turn it off if going on holiday.