M4 Mac Mini to Become Apple's Smallest Ever Computer with Complete Redesign
Apple will launch a redesigned Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro chips, the smallest desktop yet, shipping the base model this month and the high-end version in October.
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Apple is set to launch a completely redesigned Mac mini featuring the new M4 and M4 Pro chips later this year, marking the first significant design update since 2010. This new model will be the smallest desktop computer from Apple, comparable in size to an Apple TV but slightly taller than the current version, which stands at 1.4 inches. The design will maintain an aluminum shell and is described as "essentially an iPad Pro in a small box." The updated Mac mini will include at least three USB-C ports, an HDMI port, and a power cable area. There will be two versions available: one with the standard M4 chip and another with the M4 Pro chip. The base model is expected to start shipping from suppliers this month, with a public release later in the year, while the high-end model will be available in October. This generation of Apple silicon will be notable as it will be the first time Apple uses the same chip generation across all Mac models, with updates planned for the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro over the next year.
- Apple is redesigning the Mac mini for the first time since 2010.
- The new Mac mini will be the smallest desktop computer Apple has produced.
- It will feature M4 and M4 Pro chips, with two versions available.
- The base model is set to ship this month, while the high-end model will be ready in October.
- This will be the first time Apple uses the same chip generation across all Mac models.
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4 commentsAnother one taller but with a large heatsink and fan that could use M4 Pro or Max inside.
I am just wondering if this new Mac Mini will make ways into enterprise if they had Windows booting on VM.
It is my hope that Apple doesn't continue selling the older (current) MacMini at a slight discount and then sell the new M4 at a slight increase.
Just. Sell. The. New. One. And. Don't. Increase. The. Price. You. Were. Already. Profiting. With. The. Previous. Iteration.
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