I suspect it will be four USB-C in the back and one in the front on all of them. And with HDMI and ethernet ports in the back. I have no need for USB-A anymore.
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Apple Leaks New Mac Mini With 5 USB-C Ports
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I suspect it will be four USB-C in the back and one in the front on all of them. And with HDMI and ethernet ports in the back. I have no need for USB-A anymore.
I can't wait to see what the new Mac Mini looks like. It's been so long with the current (still great!) form factor, but with Apple Silicon it's now possible to make it even smaller, and hopefully cheaper. I'd love to be able to grab one for under $500 again.
If it really is the size of an AppleTV, then that would be impressive and then why is the AppleTV so big?
Can't wait to see the "gouge level" on BTO upgrades
Nah, they dont all suck. Only the cheapy ones do. The Thunderbolt 3 and 4 docks I've used have been a dream.
Charging by the port, $200 for an extra one
5 ports= 3 USB C, one HDMI, and one ethernet
Apple is gonna do a Tesla. There are 5 ports but each one will cost $100 to activate. Or you can rent for a month at $10.
I'm all in for the USB-C version of the Mouse!
You can use of one of your ports with the Apple One Ultimate plan.
HobeSoundDarryl
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Consider the current configurations, it could mean:
6 ports become 5 in a PRO config and
4 ports become 3 in a BASE config
OR
4 ports become 5 in BASE and
6 ports become 7 in PRO
OR
No port differentiation between BASE & PRO. They all come with 5 ports.
Ports are for "Pros"
They are now called PROrts*
*and of course they cost more
They are now called PROrts*
*and of course they cost more
Why should we have to buy additional hardware to get basic functionality out of existing hardware? I sold my M2 Mini because it was ridiculous that I'd need to spend money on docks and hubs because of arbitrary Apple hardware limitations.
Why are USB specs 5v 900ma? This isn't 1999.
Why are there so few ports, are we rationing them?
Why do SFF and Micro Desktops from competitors have more ports than Apple?
HobeSoundDarryl
macrumors G5
Is the rumored smaller, (AppleTV-size) new, Mac mini actually smaller if it generally needs a hub right next to it to end up with the same number of ports?
And do we think a cut in ports that may beg for more spending on a port-expanding hub will yield a lower price or "same great price" or higher price? HahaHaha. I wrote that one and laugh at it myself.
Hello Dongle City.
That clean Apple aesthetic tho!
(until you start actually trying to do anything)
HobeSoundDarryl
macrumors G5
I don't see that option happening is this smaller mac mini. Possibly one of the other options you suggested. There still needs to be space for an air vent (s).
HobeSoundDarryl
macrumors G5
Yes, I was only covering all bases. I see 0% chance of more ports when rumors are consistently LESS ports.
In Apple's infinite wisdom [BTW that is sarcasm], they might put the USB-C port in the same location on the updated magic mouse.I'm all in for the USB-C version of the Mouse!
Fully fully agree!!!
But speaking for myself 'we' buy additional hardware because 'we' are nerds and optimization is everything!
Seems like its been a long wait since May 2024 M4 iPad Pro models to get more powerful Macs, even ones just using the base M4, instead of M4 Pro/Max/Ultra. The iPad mini 7 base model I hope can meet the AI hardware criteria.
For a minute I thought its an Innovative Anker USB 5 Port desktop charger but then I made a mistake!