It would be perfect. If they are using a 2012 and only upgrading because its not getting updates they are they target market for this computer. Just double check how much storage they are currently using. Existing machine could have a much larger spinning disk.
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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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I have a lot of friends that are photographers and don't think I know one that went with more than 32GB of RAM. I agree that 64GB is a very atypical configuration. We can argue about 8/16/..32 all day long but 64GB is much more than anyone I know uses.
No rookie mistake, they just know their audience - they do not really care for big sounding numbers.To be honest, "1.8x" really does not sound impressive "on paper".
80% faster. That is impressive sounding. That means they made 20% gain in performance from generation to generation. Again, very impressive.
A rookie mistake by Apple? Or they are too honest (which is also a mistake)?
Also 1,8x is a factor - so it less fixated on the percentage of computing rather on the effective turn out on the work you do.
Understandable, but then you’d think why didn’t they ship early to have available on announcement. The iMac, and I guess particularly the MacBook refreshes are pretty much drop in M4 upgrades, so I just don’t get the 2 week delay—it’s not like they are taking pre-orders for some new redesigned product. I think in the past when upgrades were done, Apple usually just stated “these are available online and at our store starting today”
Soooooo glad that guy is gone.
Now maybe we can have Mac hardware that is USER FRIENDLY, for people who actually USE their compter, instead of being (*!!#!*) art museum 'pretty'.
As Apple just adjusted the trade in values of previous Mac models, does anyone have any thoughts on how long the current values will hold? My base model M2 Mini has a trade in of $260.00. I'd like to get a base model M4 after the first of the year and was wondering if the new trade in value would hold for a while.
I certainly don't need a new Mini, but the smaller footprint is super intriguing for my workspace preferences.
I certainly don't need a new Mini, but the smaller footprint is super intriguing for my workspace preferences.
Download daisy disk software. It is wonky and clunky, but it actually sees very hidden files. The issue is that “system data” is totally not macos, but a lot of things it keeps as needed for “maybe in the future “ use.
My system data was taken by carbon copy cleaners hidden files which were backups. I had to install carbon copy again and uninstall the hidden backups. But daisy disk helped me to locate the culprit.
Because my 2TB WD drive runs pretty hot in my Satechi USB4 enclosure that is pretty bulky. Attached to my m2pro Mac Mini.
I believe the 512 is faster than the 256 and those 256's fill up faster than you think - with what, I have no idea? But I recently bought an M2PRO and half my 512 is full. I run most everything off an external drive.
I have a question for the good folks on this forum. I know there's a separate section of the forum for questions from dummies, but this seems like the place where the new Mini discussion is happening right now.
Should I buy a new Mac Mini with 4 TB storage, or a unit with less storage paired with a 4 TB external hard drive? The external hard drive costs literally one tenth the price of the additional storage in the Mini.
I'm an amateur photographer and have nearly filled my 2 TB drive on my old 2014 Mini that I'm finally replacing. Lots of photos and videos.
Here are my more specific questions:
1. If I add a 4 TB external hard drive to my Mini, will I need to purchase the model with the M4 Pro chip? I noticed that the 4 TB model only comes with the M4 Pro, probably because the large drive needs all that processing power?
2. When putting Photos or iTunes on an external drive, how does that work with a backup drive through TimeMachine? Would I plug in another external drive to back up the entire computer plus the external drive with Photos and iTunes (so, two external hard drives)?
3. When using an external drive for photos and music, are contents encrypted the same way they are on the Mini's internal hard drive?
4. Is there a specific model of 4 TB external drive that any of you would recommend to use with the new Mini?
More generally, is there any downside to using an external drive rather than having all 4 TB within the new Mini?
Thank you.
Should I buy a new Mac Mini with 4 TB storage, or a unit with less storage paired with a 4 TB external hard drive? The external hard drive costs literally one tenth the price of the additional storage in the Mini.
I'm an amateur photographer and have nearly filled my 2 TB drive on my old 2014 Mini that I'm finally replacing. Lots of photos and videos.
Here are my more specific questions:
1. If I add a 4 TB external hard drive to my Mini, will I need to purchase the model with the M4 Pro chip? I noticed that the 4 TB model only comes with the M4 Pro, probably because the large drive needs all that processing power?
2. When putting Photos or iTunes on an external drive, how does that work with a backup drive through TimeMachine? Would I plug in another external drive to back up the entire computer plus the external drive with Photos and iTunes (so, two external hard drives)?
3. When using an external drive for photos and music, are contents encrypted the same way they are on the Mini's internal hard drive?
4. Is there a specific model of 4 TB external drive that any of you would recommend to use with the new Mini?
More generally, is there any downside to using an external drive rather than having all 4 TB within the new Mini?
Thank you.
Think we'll have to wait until next year. I don't think it makes sense for Apple to update the Studio Display and/or XDR at the same time as they announce MacBook Pros (tomorrow). Today would have been the day!
I choosed 14/20 for better speed. Ssd can be easily expanded by extern ssd. But cpu and gpu is fixed forever
There is a lot to like about this new Mac Mini, but the one area that would concern me is the RAM. On my 2020 Intel iMac, I'm at 14 GB RAM in use with just six tabs open on Firefox (it would be higher if I was using Chrome or Safari). Not much else running outside of Norton. I'm on Sonoma. Luckily, I have 32 GB RAM but 16 GB seems to be cutting it really close even for basic, everyday tasks. I can see offering that on the $599 model but you'd like to see 24 GB standard on the $799 and 32 GB standard on the $999. Especially since these probably are tough if not impossible to upgrade. I don't see 16 GB being sufficient for much for too much longer.
Almost tempted to buy a mini pro and sell my 16” mbp m3 pro. Already have a portable 16” monitor and use an external keyboard and mouse because the mbp sits on a Roost. The mini fits just as easily in my backpack and is $2K cheaper with more memory. Most places I work remotely from have power outlets available anyway.
Yeah I didn't mean you couldn't fill it up, I just meant its plenty big for a main drive. You can easily fill it with random data, media, etc... but the OS and applications won't run out of space if you restrict that other stuff to an external drive. Even if you did install an app that has a large amount of data, you could sym link directories to point to another drive.
No reason not to use external storage when Apple prices the upgrades so outrageously, especially for a $599 computer.
Not gonna lie, that is one good looking redesign. Smaller footprints and front facing USB-C ports is really a nice touch. The storage though is a bit small. I'm a desktop user and I'm used to using multiple drives and customization. Storage upgrade is crazy expensive and using external NVMe just take the cleanliness away.
Yes, Apple asking $200 for a mere upgrade from 256 to 512GB storage. That is insane, you can buy at least a 2TB NVMe SSD for that price!
