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Mac mini M4 (2024): docks, stands and other accessories
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I have the same stand, Colirii branded. Couldn't resist from Aliexpress at the price, and I also had no need for what is a $20 USB-A hub. It matches perfectly, is sturdy and well-made and the space underneath is ample for a real TB solution. And did I mention it was not expensive?
This is how I do it. Last 3 pics above the temp and info.
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My Mac mini M4 setup
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I've seen some reviews that say that the wifi and Bluetooth are affected by this stand. Can you please run some tests and see if that's true? I'm more interested in the Bluetooth aspect, I'd hate for it to cut off the mouse connection.
Mine has no issues, I use an extended keyboard/TouchID and magic mouse. Not a single issue. Where have you "seen some reviews", I would like to read. I'm curious to see if they were based on real-world usage - or merely speculation.
Thank you for answering.
The reviews were on AliExpress, but under the dock version of the stand from colorii. They got mixed up in my head while I was browsing around.
RON453.77 | Colorii.CC USB C Hub with M.2 Enclosure Type C Docking Station NVME M.2 SSD Case USB3.0 M4 for Mac Mini M4 Pro
RON453.77 | Colorii.CC USB C Hub with M.2 Enclosure Type C Docking Station NVME M.2 SSD Case USB3.0 M4 for Mac Mini M4 Pro
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There are 2 reviews that mention the same issue.
I've ordered mine last night.
ORICO MiniDock Vertical Mac Mini Dock Stand
Let Mac mini stand up and save 45% desktop space; the bottom switch is more convenient to operate.
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Oddly there is an ethernet port, perhaps the dock wasn't even aimed for the mini in the first place?
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Orico has a vertical dock coming as well.ORICO MiniDock Vertical Mac Mini Dock Stand
Let Mac mini stand up and save 45% desktop space; the bottom switch is more convenient to operate.
Oddly there is an ethernet port, perhaps the dock wasn't even aimed for the mini in the first place?
Someone at Orico definitely had a head slapping moment and they decided to dash off a support piece
Ended up ordering the RayCue 40Gbps version, as my main usage for it is a more aesthetic/matching place for my NVMe stick (which is my boot drive on a base model M4 Mini)
Only thing I wish they'd kept on there is the SD card reader, but I can use a dongle for that honestly.
Great to have full TB speed NVMe and a couple USB-A's as the choices
Only thing I wish they'd kept on there is the SD card reader, but I can use a dongle for that honestly.
Great to have full TB speed NVMe and a couple USB-A's as the choices
Just adding to this comment
On my base Mini M4, my SN770 2TB boot drive NVMe, in a TB enclosure, benchmarks slightly faster than the internal Apple SSD (probably only the case on the base model Mini I'd guess)
It trades blows and is mostly a wash -- I'm just delighted to not be losing any performance by avoiding the Tim Cook Gouge on SSD pricing (and I already had this NVMe stick from my decommissioned Hackintosh)
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Has anyone tried the orico mini mate its sold out on everything but the 4TB and i've seen no reviews as yet
Hagibis Desktop Stand for Mac mini M4/M4 Pro 2024 Heat Dissipation Bracket Aluminum Alloy Mount Dock Cooling Holder Accessories - AliExpress 7
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I think the internals were pre-designed as an external USB-C dongle with Ethernet/HDMI/SSD/USB-C/USB-A/memory card reader then an Engineer noticed that that the board was roughly 5" x 2" so they glued on a silicon holder add-on on top of it to support the Mac mini M4's vertical orientation.View attachment 2463572View attachment 2463573View attachment 2463580
Orico has a vertical dock coming as well.ORICO MiniDock Vertical Mac Mini Dock Stand
Let Mac mini stand up and save 45% desktop space; the bottom switch is more convenient to operate.
Oddly there is an ethernet port, perhaps the dock wasn't even aimed for the mini in the first place?
Price-wise it looks good but I'd want to know which M.2 SSD are they using?
These are the improvements I'd want integrated for the Mac mini M4 Pro targeted SKU
- TB5 120Gbps ports
- TB4 40Gbps ports
- USB-A 10Gbps ports
- HDMI 2.1
- CompactFlash reader for legacy professional dSLRs
- CFexpress Type B reader for professional mirrorless cameras
- 10Gb Ethernet
- 2-3x M.2 SSD slot with active cooling
It'll add another $200 to the cost
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One of the RayCue videos shows the hub plugged into an AC power brick. Is this required or will it run using power supplied by the minis USB-C connection?
From their description.
*Without external power, the hub might rely on your Mac Mini’s USB-C port for energy, which could limit performance if multiple devices are connected..*
I would not recommend running one of these multi-function docks without external power, if you actually need those ports.
...here's another Company offering several variations of the Hub/Stand...
...there is one that has 40Gbps but that one only has the NVme Slot with one USB-C Portand no other Ports...
...you can see all of the options by clicking on the various buttons on the Right Hand side...
MOVESPEED for Mac Mini M4/M4Pro Stand & Hub 10Gbps/40Gbps/80Gbps Transfer, 1TB-4TB SSD Enclosure & Full Port Expansion
Upgrade your Mac Mini with the MOVESPEED Stand & Hub: 10Gbps to 80Gbps speeds, up to 4TB SSD, 10 ports, reduced interference, and unmatched cooling efficiency!movespeed.com
This very much resembles the RayCue design listed a few posts ago. Are these guys distributors or what?
Not anymore. Have you seen this?
No mention of 40Gbps nVME when I pre-ordered last month. Supposed to ship 12/15. Delayed. Now, I'm not sure when or what I will be getting.
Has anyone received one of these yet?
If you ordered the 10 Gbps (US$99) from RayCue, I suspect that is what you'll get. The 40 Gbps version is higher cost (US$110). The 10 Gbps ships Dec. 25 to Jan 10. The 40 Gbps ships Dec. 30 to Jan. 10.
Maybe you should contact them if you want the 40 Gbps version. If you are getting the 10 Gbps version, perhaps you can you cancel and re-order.
I'm concerned there wasn't any indication 40Gbps was an option last month. I'm more concerned about not receiving ANY dock since it's apparent the one I pre-ordered didn't ship on 12/15 as originally scheduled.
I emailed them. We'll see. The English-speaking customer reps probably have different hours.
How do you like it? Did you get any of their additional memory? What about the power button?
Im thinking of adding their 1TB PCIe 4.0（7450MB/s） SSD but not sure about their durability and performance
I was talking about Satechi not offering thunderbolt, RayCue is clearly thunderbolt