Mac Mini M4: The Smallest Mac mini will be as small as Apple TV
A small portable 7.7-inch device with no monitor, mouse, and keyboard – This is what we know about Mac mini 1 and Mac mini 2. Yes, they are very small comparatively but ready for a more compact Mac mini as Apple planning for an even smaller Mac mini device M4 according to the Bloomberg report, published recently.
The Mac mini M4 will indeed be the smallest Mac device ever sold by Apple however, there will be no compromise on the efficiency of this Mac device. We will explore more about the Apple Mac mini M4 which going to be a compact as well as efficient Apple product.
What are Apple Mac mini Devices?
You may very well be aware of Apple’s Mac devices but what the hell are Mac mini devices? They are a unique concept by Apple and in the market since 2005. According to Steve Jobs during an introduction to the Mac mini device, he referred Mac mini as “BYODKM” – Bring your own display, keyboard, and mouse.
During your purchase, you will only get a Mac mini and you can turn any screen into a powerful Mac device by attaching the required components. The interesting fact is that if you already have a keyboard, mouse, and screen, the Mac mini is even cheaper than buying a new Mac device!
Earlier Mac mini had an integration with Intel 3.6GHz Mac mini Core i3, however, since 2020, Apple has had its own in-house M1 chips based on its ARM structure. Currently, with more advanced and sophisticated Mac devices, customers have a lot of options – 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 265GB SSD storage, and 8GB of RAM. In this game, the Mac mini M4 goes a step ahead by becoming the most compact and powerful Mac mini of all time.
Mac Mini M4 Release Date: The Smallest Mac mini Device
According to the reports, Apple is going to launch 2024’s first Mac device in October 2024 and hopefully, it will be a Mac mini M4. Additionally, Apple has many products in line for the end of the year 2024 or early 2025 that may include M4 Max, M4 Max Pro, iMac, Mac Mini M4, and Pro (though the list does not end here).
As Apple doesn’t disclose any release date and features of the Mac Mini M4, we can generalize a few features as per Apple’s trend. According to Bloomberg’s claim (and we can believe them), Mac M4 would resemble the size of Apple TV and Apple TV is the size of 3.66 inches!
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Now you can imagine how small Mac mini M4 will be. It would be almost half of what Mac mini M1 and M2 are or maybe even less. It might be a little taller than the existing mini Mac with micro ports – three USB-C ports, a power connector, and an HDMI port. The new Mac will be packed with more powerful AI integration with 38 TOPS (trillion operations per second), earlier it was 19 TOPS in Mac mini M1&M2.
Should I Purchase an Apple Mac mini M4?
If you are looking for a cheap Apple device or want to be part of the Apple ecosystem then Mac mini devices are the best option. You only need to buy a Mac mini M4 (if you want to wait a bit) or purchase older versions. To make a Mac mini into a fully operational Apple device, you can attach your already available keyboard or mouse.
The new Mac Mini M4 is a slim, compact, and affordable option for new customers or those who are looking for a replacement. I recommend purchasing a new Apple Mac when it is available. As for now, there is no official announcement by the company but you can expect soon the Apple Mac Mini M4 release date.
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Conclusion
Apple is known for its compact and robust design and manufacturing, Mac mini M4 is just another weapon in its arsenal. If Apple comes up with a very compact and small mini Mac device M4, you shouldn’t be surprised. As discussed above, if you already own a keyboard, mouse, and display, you should wait for the release date of the Mac mini M4 as it would be the easiest way to get into Apple’s ecosystem.
