Mac Mini comes out: Enter macOS for less than $ 500 today

In the market For a new macOS -based desktop, but don’t you have much plenty of space? Amazon currently offers discounts on both 256 GB and 512-GB Model of 2024 Apple Mac Mini (8/10, Wired recommends) with the M4 chip.

Photograph: Brenda Storyar

Apple’s CPU M4 is in the heart of both versions of this miniaturized desk, with 10 cores each for the CPU and the GPU. Our Brenda Stolyar reviewer had no complaints about performance, noting that he handled multiple browser tabs, chat programs and other applications without delaying or slowing down. That is good news, because the memory is not update by the user later.

Of course, the main point of sale with Mac Mini is your little footprint. This model has been thinned with the 2.6 pounds from the previous generation to only 1.5 pounds, and only has a body of 5 x 5 inches. That is not just small enough to basically press on any desk or cabinet, but it could even sneak into a bag if you need to take it to work or on a trip. The only real interrogation sign here is the ignition button, which is mysteriously under the system, so you must pick it up to turn it on.

You will have to make some commitments when it comes to ports, but it is probably not as bad as you are thinking. The front has two USB-C ports with USB 3.0 support, as well as a 3.5 mm headphone connector to facilitate access. Around the back you will find three Thunderbolt 4 ports, in addition to an HDMI connection for its monitor, Ethernet and Power, with USB-a now totally eliminated from the equation. If you take advantage of all the ports, you can connect up to three external screens, with support for resolutions up to 6K, depending on its configuration.

There are two models with discount, but in reality there is only a smaller SSD storage size difference between the two. He The 256 GB model is marked from $ 599 to $ 499and the The 512 GB model is discounted from $ 799 to $ 689. We believe that anyone is an excellent option for computer users who are looking for a light and compact option, but be sure to consult our complete summary of the best Apple desktop computers if you think an IMAC could be more speed.