The iMac's case is probably too shallow to allow for a regular plug which resists being unplugged; moving the heat generating PSU/brick outside of the case improves internal cooling. Putting it on the Mini would just allow for parts commonality.
O.K; I understand the need of a special plug due to how shallow is the iMac's case. Not necessarily magnetic but, I guess the plug/unplug feeling is certainly more attractive among other possible solutions. I bit more dangerous too unless there would be a backup battery inside the computer or a real-4-hour battery which would not be absurd due to the fact that portable (professional and not so pro) monitors are in the market. I do not see the purpose of a magnetic plug unless the computer has an inner battery.
Same here, there is no reason for it to be smaller. Put that space to use with a proper cooling system. I don't understand why Apple always has to skimp on their cooling solutions, such that the machine either damages itself, or doesn't achieve full performance it would otherwise be capable of.
What videos are you seeing that show any kind of overheating effect on the 2021 MBPs? Every review and technical breakdown I’ve seen says that it is hard to get the fans to get above idle and once you do, the machines operate without overheating problems. It is true that the 14 with the Max, being smaller has to push the fans a little more but that it still has no problem handling the heat.
I suppose, but on the other hand, why not? If you're putting essentially the same range of chips in and they are all your stuff, does it matter too much which 'package' they come in?
Yeah that new design looks great, but keep the plain thing and give me a 32 or 64 gb RAM Pro or Max and I'm happy.
I'd only apply the rumored new design on the M2 comes out by October/November
I agree with that; just have four Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports instead of the two on the basic M1 Mini when it comes to the I/O ports and I'd still be sold! Plus, it could easily take the place of my 2012 i7 Mac Mini desktop, with the only visual difference being the Space Gray color.
Better yet match the I/O of the 2021 MBP 16"?
Whatever they give us, it seems as if it is already in the manufacturing process. I hope they added SD readers into the new MacMinis the same way they added SD readers on the new MacBook Pros. Oh! And it wouldn't be bad to be able to configure it with a specific render engine for video and audio. Less aesthetic fanciness and more pro features, please.
Last week, Bloomberg reported that Apple is working on a high-end version of the Mac mini with additional ports and featuring the same Apple silicon chip expected to debut in the upcoming redesigned MacBook Pro. Now, new renders from Apple leaker Jon Prosser have potentially given us our first look at this upcoming Mac.
According to renders made by Ian Zelbo in collaboration with Prosser, and shared in a new YouTube video from Front Page Tech, the new Mac mini will retain a mostly similar design to the existing Mac mini but be smaller in overall size.
According to Prosser, the new high-end Mac mini will feature the same ports currently available on the Intel-based Mac mini, which includes four Thunderbolt, two USB-A, Ethernet, and HDMI. Another change reportedly coming to the new Mac mini is a "plexiglass-like" top, which will sit above the aluminum enclosure.
Proser says he has "heard" that Apple is testing two-tone color options for the Mac mini, similar to the newly released 24-inch iMac. Finally, Prosser says that the new Mac mini will feature the same magnetic power port that debuted in the 24-inch iMac.
Apple updated the Mac mini with the M1 Apple silicon chip in November, keeping in its lineup Mac minis equipped with Intel processors. Bloomberg has indicated Apple could scrap its plans to release this new high-end Mac mini but notes that regardless, it will eventually replace the current Intel models with ones featuring Apple silicon chips.
Article Link: High-End Mac Mini Said to Feature Thinner Design With 'Plexiglass' Top, Magnetic Power Port
You know the M1Pro comes with a hardware ProRes encoding unit and the M1Max has 2 of these encoding units, right?
To be honest, I'd be somewhat surprised if it was the same footprint. As I've mentioned before, I don't think Apple will feel obligated to restrict themselves to the limitations of a 12 year-old design.
My reply is meant to communication we want M1 Pro & M1 Max last year and not later this year with a redesign.
Such a redesign process would have begun years ago. The redesigned MacBook Pros and iMacs having already been released is a testament to that. The release timeframes are more likely because Apple wanted a staggered release for marketing reasons, along with issues related to chip component shortages.
Apple is not going to put the M1/2 Max Duo or Max Quadro in the Mini. That would basically be the Mac Pro at that point.
The current Mac mini has the intenal physical dimensions and thermals for a Jade-2C & Jade-4C as the M1 Pro/Max are that tiny and energy efficient.
That and the price ?
