On the market For a new macOS office, but don’t you have a lot of space to lose? Amazon currently offers discounts on the 256 GB and 512 GB model of the Mac Apple Mac Mac at the end of 2024 (8/10, Wired Recomds) with the M4 chip.
The Apple M4 processor is at the heart of the two versions of this miniaturized office, with 10 cores each for the CPU and the GPU. Our critic Brenda Stolyar had no complaints regarding performance, noting that it managed several browser tabs, cat programs and other applications without delay or slowdown. This is good news, because memory is not upgraded by the user later.
Of course, the main sale argument with the Mac Mini is its tiny imprint. This model collapsed from 2.6 pounds from the previous generation to only 1.5 pounds and has only 5 x 5 inch body. It is not only small enough to sneak essentially on any desk or wardrobe, but can even sneak you in a bag if you need to take it with you to work or travel. The only real question mark here is the power button, which is mysteriously under the system, so you must pick it up to activate it.
You will have to compromise with regard to ports, but it is probably not as bad as you think. The front has two USB-C ports with USB 3.0 support, as well as a 3.5 mm headphone jack for easy access. At the rear, you will find three Thunderbolt 4 ports, plus an HDMI connection for your instructor, Ethernet and your power supply, with USB-A now completely deleted from the equation. If you take advantage of all the ports, you can connect to three external screens, with support for resolutions up to 6k, depending on your configuration.
There are two models at reduced prices, but there is really only one difference in minor SSD storage size between the two. The 256 GB model is marked from $ 599 to $ 499, and the 512 GB model is reduced from $ 799 to $ 689. We believe that one or the other is an excellent option for users of occasional computers in search of a light and compact option, but be sure to consult our overview of the best Apple desktop computers if you think that an iMac could be more your speed.
