At today's final fall presentation, Apple unexpectedly introduced an updated
What changed
Unlike its predecessor with Intel processorsThe 8th generation Core, the new Mac Mini uses Apple's proprietary M1 chip, just like the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops. Thanks to this, the processor is 3 times faster than its predecessor, the graphics core is 6 times faster, and machine learning performance has increased 15 times. In general, the Mini is 5 times faster than the “best-selling PC,” but of course, Apple didn’t specify a specific model.
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However, the company said that the computer can be used by programmers, game developers, music and video editors. The Mac Mini is a professional tool, not just an office computer.
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In addition, Mac Mini has an activecooling and a decent set of connectors: two USB-C ports for USB 4 and Thunderbolt (up to 40 Gbps), two USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 ports (up to 10 Gbps), a gigabit Ethernet port (there is also Wi-Fi 6 , if you don't have a network cable nearby), an HDMI 2.0 port for 4K/60Hz output, and a DisplayPort (via USB-C) for a single 6K/60Hz monitor.
The new product also received up to 16 GB of RAM and a solid-state drive with a capacity of up to 2 TB.
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Price
The M1-based Mac Mini is now available for pre-order.and sales will start next week. For the basic version with 8/256 GB they are asking $700, that is, $100 cheaper than its predecessor. The Mac Mini with an Intel processor—six-core Core i5—will also be on sale for some time, priced starting at $1,100.
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