M4 Mac mini

[endlssorrow]

I’m trying to learn more about apple lappy n desktop

 

[stanlawj]

what’s wrong with using a affordable , quieter, less power hungry(4 Watts idle, 65 Watts max), small form factor Mac Mini for basic use such as browsing ? Why must make it a cardinal sin?

And it has MacOS. Views can be divided. But I would use macOS anytime compared to windows.

try building a PC @ $699, at that form factor + price of original OS. Not Taobao $10 windows key.

I think no need to keep debating about windows vs mac.
I usually will ignore such debates saying Windows better than Mac etc because it is just ideological.
Both can work for anyone that is willing to accept the limitations of each OS. Even price wise, Apple has a lot of hidden subscription costs.
Today, Apple is alot more open and is also more well-supported by Microsoft.

What is more important is... when is the Mac Ultra/Studio coming out?

 

[twosix]

I’m trying to learn more about apple lappy n desktop

just use what u find comfortable with. although not recommended, but u can buy a mac mini to try, not happy with it, just return it within 14 days, foc. it will end up as a refurbished mac for sale later on by apple.

 

[reddevil0728]

A POWERFUL Mac mini M4 that no windows desktop can match in terms of price and performance.

For browsing and basic use?

yep. why not. apple ecosystem not bad what.

there... all is basic usage right?

seems like it

I’m trying to learn more about apple lappy n desktop

what else do you wish to learn?

 

[kamsani0]

I’m trying to learn more about apple lappy n desktop

I would suggest getting a MacBook instead of a Mac Mini.

With the macbook one is not stuck in a spot. You can work/browse/do simple general use work from anywhere at home, outside, Starbucks cafes, etc.

Apple MacBooks tend to have a very long lifespan. Starting with the M-class chips, they are still fast and productive. My Macbook Pro M1 is still a workhorse. Mid-range, 1TB SSD for the long haul/use. No matter how cheap or powerful the M4 is, the best is yet to come. In the coming years.

 

[stanlawj]

I would suggest getting a MacBook instead of a Mac Mini.

With the macbook one is not stuck in a spot. You can work/browse/do simple general use work from anywhere at home, outside, Starbucks cafes, etc.

Apple MacBooks tend to have a very long lifespan. Starting with the M-class chips, they are still fast and productive. My Macbook Pro M1 is still a workhorse. Mid-range, 1TB SSD for the long haul/use. No matter how cheap or powerful the M4 is, the best is yet to come. In the coming years.

yea.. i agree. A Macbook can be turned into a Mac Mini, but not the reverse.

 

[reddevil0728]

yea.. i agree. A Macbook can be turned into a Mac Mini, but not the reverse.

The downside is if you are using the MacBook as a desktop all the time and have it consistently connect to power, the battery will bloat in no time

 

[stanlawj]

The downside is if you are using the MacBook as a desktop all the time and have it consistently connect to power, the battery will bloat in no time

$12 AlDente Pro app

 

[reddevil0728]

$12 AlDente Pro app

Elaboration would be helpful

 

[stanlawj]

Elaboration would be helpful

If connected to AC for more than 1 hour, set max charge to 50% and leave it there. Remove this limit (i.e. set to 100%) and charge to full before disconnecting from AC to use in portable mode.

 

[reddevil0728]

If connected to AC for more than 1 hour, set max charge to 50% and leave it there. Remove this limit (i.e. set to 100%) and charge to full before disconnecting from AC to use in portable mode.

ah right. yea i mean that's an workaround

 

[GotBetrayed]

For desktop use just get Mac mini m4, hdmi 2.1 can do 4k240hz. I like it so much that I have 3 base model Mac mini.

 

[twosix]

$12 AlDente Pro app

has free version too.

https://apphousekitchen.com/pricing/

 

[twosix]

For desktop use just get Mac mini m4, hdmi 2.1 can do 4k240hz. I like it so much that I have 3 base model Mac mini.

wow... what u doing with the 4k240?

 

[GotBetrayed]

wow... what u doing with the 4k240?

Well it’s actually no different from 4K120hz. So these are my setups:

1. AW3225QF + AW3423DWF QD Oled monitors (4k120 + 2k165)
2. LG 65G1 oled
3. LG 42C3 oled

mainly the Mac minis to study Korean, read news and take notes etc.

Sometimes if needed can add virtual display from one of my iPad pros: M4 11, M4 13 and M2 12.9.

 

[onionaut]

Set the Mac Mini M4 up yesterday, hi all, new to macOS

 

[stanlawj]

Mac Studio: Cheapest is M4 Max + 36GB RAM + 512GB SSD = SGD$2899

 

[GotBetrayed]

Mac Studio: Cheapest is M4 Max + 36GB RAM + 512GB SSD = SGD$2899

Student price 2599

 

[ragnarok95]

Well it’s actually no different from 4K120hz. So these are my setups:

1. AW3225QF + AW3423DWF QD Oled monitors (4k120 + 2k165)
2. LG 65G1 oled
3. LG 42C3 oled

mainly the Mac minis to study Korean, read news and take notes etc.

Sometimes if needed can add virtual display from one of my iPad pros: M4 11, M4 13 and M2 12.9.

How is the mac mini M4 on the AW3423DWF? Thinking of getting this combo but scare about the fonts.

 

[GotBetrayed]

I stacked vertically. Do you already have AW3423DWF?

my main monitor is AW3225QF, on top is secondary monitor AW3423DWF, but I switched to single monitor setup today as it is hard to keep tilting my head.

both are great monitors but for clarity, colours and text, AW3225QF is better. AW is launching 27 inch 4k240hz QD Oled, same for Asus PG27 UCDM, you can consider one of these monitors. Nevertheless, I have used AW3423DWF as my main monitor before, worked perfectly fine with MacOS.