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[ Gearbest Technology News]Not long ago, Apple launched a newly designed Mac mini, equipped with an M4 or M4 Pro chip, which is further reduced in size and greatly improved in portability compared to the previous generation. All models come standard with 16GB of unified memory and are priced at US$599 (starting at 4,499 yuan in China). Because it provides double the storage configuration, its price-performance ratio stands out among similar products. These improvements have been widely praised by many overseas technology media and content creators.
Chris Welch of “The Verge” praised the value of the M4 Mac mini and believed that the starting price of $599 is very attractive for those users who have not yet entered the Apple ecosystem. He noted that the $799 configuration (with 512GB storage) is also a reasonable choice, and although the media has not yet reviewed the more expensive M4 Pro model, Chris expects most consumers to choose the more cost-effective base version.
He wrote: “The $599 Mac mini is one of the best values on the market, especially for those who haven’t joined the Apple ecosystem yet. Even the $799 configuration I tested with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD seems reasonable. However, once higher memory or storage is required, Apple’s pricing strategy seems a bit greedy. For example, upgrading to 1TB storage and 32GB memory costs $1,399, which is really a price for a device that starts at only $599. Somewhat exaggerated.”
Brian Heater of TechCrunch also expressed favorable comments about the new Mac mini, saying that this device is very suitable for users who already have a monitor and only need an entry-level host.
“The new Mac mini is a well-designed machine, but its target market position is not clear enough. Its advantage is that it is suitable for those who already have a monitor, or do not want to invest more in an iMac but do not need the high-performance configuration of Mac Studio. In addition, it is also suitable for users who want to add a convenient and cheap desktop device without the limitations of the iMac all-in-one design.”
Although Devindra Hardawar, senior editor at Engadget, was unable to review the base M4 Mac mini, he applauded Apple for pricing the base model at $599. However, he criticized Apple’s high charging policy for memory and storage upgrades.
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