The PPC lineup went 601 then 603+604. 603 was lower end (performa) and mobile and 604 was powermac until the product lines got so splintered that everything was in everything.
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Updated Mac Mini Still Coming With M2 and M2 Pro Chips
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Around Fall last year, Jon Prosser showed a render of redesigned Mac mini. I think it's going to look very close to that.
That's the price point I'd like to be at, around $1600 for 32GB unified memory & 1TB SSD. 1GB Ethernet is enough, too. If that's going to be a M1 Pro or M2 Pro, I'm good with that. I don't need all the GPU power that allows for 5 monitors to be connected as just 2 is fine. But you're right though, that a base 32GB M1 Max Studio with 1TB SSD is "only" $2199 and the price different might be worth it for the possible greater longevity of the Studio. Plus you'd have it now vs whenever a $1600 computer would be available.
"That's the price point I'd like to be at, around $1600 for 32GB unified memory & 1TB SSD. 1GB Ethernet is enough, too. If that's going to be a M1 Pro or M2 Pro, I'm good with that. I don't need all the GPU power that allows for 5 monitors to be connected as just 2 is fine. But you're right though, that a base 32GB M1 Max Studio with 1TB SSD is "only" $2199 and the price different might be worth it for the possible greater longevity of the Studio. Plus you'd have it now vs whenever a $1600 computer would be available."
I am in the same boat. I figure I am overpaying by $500, but I don't want to wait till possibly October for a 32 GB unified memory Mac mini. I ordered a low end Mac Studio yesterday with 1 TB sdd, but cancelled the order after reading this article. But I am convinced to order it again. I am a developer, but don't use this machine as my primary developing machine, but code after work as a hobby, so I am not just an email/watch Youtube user. I don't edit videos or photos though, so not much use for GPUs. I am replacing a 2015 27" iMac i7 with 32GB ram, souped up at the time iirc. I have a monitor for my work macbook pro, and every day I have to swap my iMac and my monitor on my desk. If I can stop doing that for $500, it will be worth it to me...
I am in the same boat. I figure I am overpaying by $500, but I don't want to wait till possibly October for a 32 GB unified memory Mac mini. I ordered a low end Mac Studio yesterday with 1 TB sdd, but cancelled the order after reading this article. But I am convinced to order it again. I am a developer, but don't use this machine as my primary developing machine, but code after work as a hobby, so I am not just an email/watch Youtube user. I don't edit videos or photos though, so not much use for GPUs. I am replacing a 2015 27" iMac i7 with 32GB ram, souped up at the time iirc. I have a monitor for my work macbook pro, and every day I have to swap my iMac and my monitor on my desk. If I can stop doing that for $500, it will be worth it to me...
I predict… an M3 after the M2 and possibly an M4 will follow. Also expect variants with the Pro/Max/Ultra for all the aforementioned chips. No release dates in my prediction but on an infinite time scale it will happen. You have to believe me. ?
M2 Pro + Mac mini is the sweet spot for what I am looking for. The Studio is cool, but even the base model is just... too much for what I do. (And I'd have to give it a storage bump too which brings me up to $2,200.)
My wish list for this device:
1. Smaller chassis. (Not a huge deal, but it seems completely doable at this point.)
2. USB-C power. It would be really sweet if it could be powered by the Studio Display or any number of USB-C/Thunderbolt displays.
3. At least one USB-C port on the front.
What I want is the MacBook Pro without the... Book, lol.
My wish list for this device:
1. Smaller chassis. (Not a huge deal, but it seems completely doable at this point.)
2. USB-C power. It would be really sweet if it could be powered by the Studio Display or any number of USB-C/Thunderbolt displays.
3. At least one USB-C port on the front.
What I want is the MacBook Pro without the... Book, lol.
I was in this exact situation. I was hoping for a Mac Mini with an M1 Pro chip. I wanted 32GB of unified memory and 1TB SSD. And I was hoping to pay around $1600 before taxes. But I decided to buy the Mac Studio-- the base model plus $200 more to increase the storage to 1TB. It's more power than I really need, but now I'm very excited about it.
My current computer is a 2018-era Mac Mini that I bought in 2020. I had the RAM increased to 64GB back then and its AppleCare + warranty is still good for another year. I was shocked to see that Apple didn't stop selling the Intel Mini, but since they are still selling it I hope that means the resale value of mine will be better than I was anticipating.
Pretty much this. I mean, if my machine bites the dust today, I either go used or get whatever works. But most people who rely on their computers don't generally upgrade out of "need." A lot of it is more out of want. With Apple I have some ideas about what I want my next setup to look like and will wait for it.
M2 Mini Pro + Studio Display is looking like the iteration that replaces my current setup! (And this iMac is fine for probably several more years so, no rush.)
Actually it's pretty easy. Majority of people would be fine with the regular M1. It's just about amount of RAM and storage. Unfortunately Apple only made ore-configured M1 Mac's with just 8GB of RAM, thus many people probably felt they need the M1 pro or higher.
For the Pro, Max, or Ultra, it depends on your workload and budget. More money = more cores and performance, so it's up to your budget.
The M2 will be the replacement of the regular M1, not the Pro/Max/Ultra. You would need to wait for the respective M2 versions for those. The regular M2 will be tuned for efficiency with a focus on Fanless operation as it has to be able to inside an ipad .
Imagine the 14" MacBook pro minus the display and keyboard, and you get an M1 pro Mac mini. So $999 sounds about right.
For a lineup that used to have a $499 entry point as recently as 2018, it sounds too high to me.
That is a great price point, wish there was a mini there, too. The closest to that now I've seen for the M1 Mac mini is $599 when on occasional sale. I do think that's a pretty good price for that machine, certainly when compared to the Intel predecessors.
M2, more ports, and 32GB RAM. Take. My. Money. ????
M2 will happen, more ports will almost certainly happen, but 32GB RAM may not, at least not yet.
Good chance Apple will keep the Mini on 16GB max for another generation to reduce competition with the Studio in particular. RAM will be a major point of difference.
That said, as a low end base user (single monitor, streaming vids, browsing, very occasional video processing), even the current M1 would be fine for my needs. A bit more self-restraint with the number of windows and tabs open, plus a 3rd-party port hub, will cover it for me.
Actually seriously considering an M1 refurb at the moment.
I am running a 2012 Mini, so any models from 2018 on are a huge step up.
Geez, we can't even let the M1 Ultra simmer. The notebook rumor turned out to be a farce anyway. So, take these things with a grain of salt. I am still enjoying my M1 MacBook Pro. But I am still keeping hope Apple will continue to make a much larger iMac. 32 inch screen would be nice.