The M4 Mac mini will be launched this Friday. This redesigned microcomputer is powerful and priced as low as $599. All of this makes me think: this might be the best product Apple has provided for PC switchers. Here are the reasons.
Unmatched Value of Hardware
Most Macs start at $999 or higher. In my opinion, I think Apple computers are considered expensive in most people’s minds. And this premium usually means starting prices around $1,000 and then skyrocketing from there.
The new Mac mini starts at just $599. In an era where inflation continues to drive up all other costs in our lives, this is remarkable.
And what you get for this starting price is even more impressive.
First is the M4 chip. It is Apple’s most advanced chip, equipped with a powerful 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU, as well as a 16-core neural engine for AI enhancements.
But the value of the Mac mini goes far beyond that.
For the $599 model, you get:
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16GB of RAM
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256GB SSD
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Support for up to three displays
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Two front USB-C ports and a headphone jack
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Three Thunderbolt 4 ports
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HDMI port
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Gigabit Ethernet port
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The first carbon-neutral Mac
All of this is packed into a 5×5 micro form factor.
The $599 Mac mini is not a computer you have to specify immediately. Yes, if you need these things, you can opt for a larger SSD, more RAM, or the M4 Pro chip. However, the content in the entry-level model is already an appealing choice for most people (including PC users).
Software More Friendly to iPhone Users Than Ever
The launch of the M4 Mac mini coincides with macOS providing maximum value for iPhone users. Many PC users use iPhones.
Over the years, Apple has steadily improved the Mac experience for iPhone users. Applications on both platforms have become increasingly similar. Continuity features like Universal Clipboard, Handoff, AirDrop, and text message forwarding make the cross-device advantages of the Apple ecosystem hard to resist.
Not long ago, Continuity Camera debuted, which is a great addition for Mac mini buyers. When you have an iPhone, there’s no need for a dedicated webcam.
Recently, the iPhone Mirroring feature of macOS Sequoia was launched as a particularly useful and powerful feature that can attract PC users. It ties the Mac and iPhone closer together than ever before.
Finally, Apple Intelligence will become an important part of Apple software in the coming years, and the M4 Mac mini is ready for it.
Considering all of the above, as well as all the advantages of the Mac mini and macOS that I haven’t mentioned, it’s clear that the M4 Mac mini is one of the best value products in Apple’s lineup.
If you don’t have a monitor, keyboard, and mouse yet, you can be sure that the $599 entry price will be a sufficient budget. However, many PC users already own these peripherals, and if not, they can be purchased at very affordable prices as needed.
We have also compiled some accessories for the Mac mini for your reference:
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