The first reviews of the new compact Apple Mac mini computers based on Apple’s M6 and M5 Pro chips have gone on sale, and its author agrees with one point. The new processor makes Apple’s smallest Mac a great buy, even if it doesn’t come cheap.
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“It’s still the best small computer you can buy, but the $900 price tag is a significant price drop compared to the $600 price tag of the previous-generation model.”wrote edge. Those who expressed similar opinions were Gizmodo: “If you just look at the hardware, the new Mac mini on the M6 is almost perfect <..> The only difference is that the previous Mac mini was $300 cheaper.”. Apple positions its new compact PC as a device running AI and adds the same resources, a controversial policy: “Clearly better than the M4 version”but artificial intelligence doesn’t seem to be a compelling argument in favor of buying a new model.
computer magazine Agree that Apple Mac mini is equipped with M5 Pro chip “Definitely a good choice” For developers of AI applications, but for ordinary users this is not so important. Also, this version “Performed well in performance tests and was very competitively priced, which is impressive”. resource Gigapixel Examined the new Mac mini as an imaging machine and came to the following conclusions: “Overall, the Mac mini is a great choice for photographers. It has some limitations, but I sincerely believe it will be great for many users, even power users.”. Disadvantages include the lack of a Thunderbolt 5 port and mediocre speakers, but that’s never been the device’s strong point.
Finally, the price – people think the price is high. “The M4 Mac mini is one of the best products Apple has ever made. But with this model, things are not that simple.”– summed up as technical art. The mini computer can be ordered on Apple’s website and picked up from the company’s retail stores. Apple’s Mac mini starts at $899 with the M6 and $1,699 with the M5 Pro. The old version of the computer sold for $6,799, a record high for the model.
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