SAVE $50: As of Aug. 8, the 2024 Apple Mac mini (M4 chip, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is listed for $549 at Amazon, down from its standard price of $599.
If you’ve been hesitant to upgrade your desktop due to space limitations, think again. As of Aug. 8, the 2024 Apple Mac mini featuring the speedy M4 chip is available at Amazon, with a $50 discount off its regular price, representing an 8% savings on one of Apple’s most compact yet robust devices.
Measuring only five inches square, the Mac mini is small enough to fit seamlessly into your setup, but it offers remarkable performance hidden behind its elegant design. The M4 chip incorporates a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU to facilitate quick daily tasks and smooth operation for creative software like Adobe Photoshop or Final Cut Pro. With 16GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD, there’s plenty of speed for multitasking and adequate storage for your crucial files.
Apple touts this as the most connected Mac mini to date. It comes equipped with Thunderbolt, HDMI, and Gigabit Ethernet ports on the rear, alongside front-facing USB-C ports and a headphone jack for convenient access. Whether linking external drives, high-resolution monitors, or headphones for video conferencing, everything is within easy reach. It integrates effortlessly with the Apple ecosystem, allowing you to mirror your iPhone screen, answer FaceTime calls, send texts, or transfer text from your phone to a Mac document.
Designed for Apple Intelligence, it’s prepared for the upcoming wave of personal AI tools, with privacy measures built-in from the outset. The Mac mini’s blend of size, capability, and affordability makes it a compelling option for both work and leisure.
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