Comments on: The Apple Mac Mini M4 Sets the Mini Computer Standard https://www.servethehome.com/the-apple-mac-mini-m4-sets-the-mini-computer-standard/ Server and Workstation Reviews Sun, 01 Dec 2024 18:36:43 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 By: fuzzyfuzzyfungus https://www.servethehome.com/the-apple-mac-mini-m4-sets-the-mini-computer-standard/#comment-593364 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 18:36:43 +0000 https://www.servethehome.com/?p=82327#comment-593364 Basically everything about Apple’s approach rubs me the wrong way; but it’s hard to deny the credibility that the really strong M-series part performance gives them basically by default.

I’m not lining up to pay those sorts of prices for soldered memory, functionally un-upgradeable storage, or expansion via PCIe cardcages that tend to cost more than whatever you are putting inside them; but one cannot deny how far up the stack you’ll need to go elsewhere to start at least trading shots with what Apple puts in the ‘meh, it’s the base model’ device.

]]> By: AK https://www.servethehome.com/the-apple-mac-mini-m4-sets-the-mini-computer-standard/#comment-593243 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 09:07:08 +0000 https://www.servethehome.com/?p=82327#comment-593243 The new Mac Mini is simply overpriced. Its expandability is severely limited, and once again, Apple relies on proprietary components to squeeze customers for every upgrade. This device is clearly aimed at those who either don’t care about the price or willingly submit to Apple’s pricing strategy.
Long-term investment? Doubtful. Once Apple ends support, this expensive piece of hardware will likely become little more than overpriced e-waste. A product that shines mainly when you’re ready to pay a premium for even the smallest upgrades.

]]> By: Charles https://www.servethehome.com/the-apple-mac-mini-m4-sets-the-mini-computer-standard/#comment-593186 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 02:54:45 +0000 https://www.servethehome.com/?p=82327#comment-593186 The RaidenDigit 25 GbE Thunderbolt adapter looks awesome. I hope they survive. If the product is solid then it’s up to their sales & marketing or partners to bundle up 25Gb solutions for video editing companies, starting in Hollywood. 25 GbE is perfect for Thunderbolt 4 – that’s how you get network drives to reach speeds similar to local SSD.

]]> By: Götz https://www.servethehome.com/the-apple-mac-mini-m4-sets-the-mini-computer-standard/#comment-592691 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 23:08:38 +0000 https://www.servethehome.com/?p=82327#comment-592691 Is the RaidenDigit 25 GbE Thunderbolt solution extinct? The webshop’s dead, the Kickstarter campaign off, no trace left …

]]> By: Nick Summy https://www.servethehome.com/the-apple-mac-mini-m4-sets-the-mini-computer-standard/#comment-592675 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:00:27 +0000 https://www.servethehome.com/?p=82327#comment-592675 Good write-up. I saw a post a week ago on Twitter where a guy said the Mac Mini is the highest performing computer you can buy for under $600. Of course he also said the value proposition goes completely out the door if you upgrade anything on it.

]]> By: Kyle https://www.servethehome.com/the-apple-mac-mini-m4-sets-the-mini-computer-standard/#comment-592638 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:37:56 +0000 https://www.servethehome.com/?p=82327#comment-592638 @Dave
Not only it’s not M.2, but it’s not even a complete SSD. The removable module contains only NAND module(s) with no controller or RAM. That makes it even harder to source replacements for since the controller built into the motherboard supports only what Apple designed for in terms of NAND modules.

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