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Apple defended its oddly placed M4 Mac mini power button — here's my take as a new owner
After being asked about the design choice for the Mac mini, the Apple executives explained that it was the "optimal spot" for the power button due to the redesign. According to Apple, the new location is not inconvenient. Users can just tuck their finger underneath the computer and press the power button.
Apple Says There’s a Simple Reason for the Mac Mini’s Odd Power Button Location
In response to complaints, Apple execs said the the bottom of the new Mac mini was the “optimal spot” for the power button.
Inside Apple Mac week: New power, smarter AI, bold innovations
Apple recently announced its new lineup of Macs and rolled out Apple Intelligence, its latest artificial intelligence-powered feature for its products.
Apple execs reveal why the redesigned Mac mini M4 features a hidden power button
Apple's newest Mac mini M4 is a tiny powerhouse that is nearly flawless save for a few annoying shortcomings. One is the awkward placement of the power button, which has been controversial. It's one reason we suggested you skip the Mac mini M4.
Apple Mac mini (M4) review: it’s the cheapest way to get a Mac in 2024, but is it the best?
The Mac mini (M4) is on sale from November 8, 2024. The Mac mini starts at £599, which is for the Apple M4 processor with 16GB of memory and 256GB of storage. If you want to upgrade to the M4 Pro processor, which comes with 24GB memory and 512GB storage as standard, you’ll pay £1,399.
If you’re upset about the M4 Mac mini, you’re just using it wrong
If your Mac mini M4 acts up or lags for whatever reason, then that’s what the (software) restart option in the top-left Apple menu is for. Unless your computer completely freezes—and this shouldn’t occur routinely on M4 Macs—you won’t need to push the bottom button.
M4 Mac reviews are in: Here’s what everyone is saying about Apple’s big upgrades
Apple will release the new Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac with the M4 chips tomorrow. Here are the M4 Mac reviews.
Review: M4 and M4 Pro Mac minis are probably Apple’s best Mac minis ever
When it was introduced during the white plastic heyday of peak iPod-era Apple, the Mac mini was pitched as the cheapest way to buy into the Mac ecosystem. It was $499. And despite some fluctuation (as high as $799 for the entry-level 2018 mini, $599 for this year's refresh), the Mac mini has stayed the cheapest entry-level Mac ever since.
This Dell desktop gives you more versatility than either the M4 MacBook Pro or Mac Mini
Dell's XPS 8960 surpasses the Mac Mini at being one of the best desktops for content creation and gaming. Plus, it's recently been discounted.
Save $125 on the Apple MacBook Pro M4 less than a week after launch
While the Apple MacBook Pro M4 launched under a week ago, you can already get a $125 discount on it. Should you get one?
Solutions M4 Mac Mini users have for the power button
FREE! The new M4 Mac Mini is absurdly small but powerful enough for gaming. The tiny form factor has also undergone some other changes. There are two USB-C ports and a headphone jack in the front, and the power button has also been moved from the back to the bottom of the device.
OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub offers high-speed port expansion for Apple's newest Macs
OWC's new Thunderbolt 5 Hub aims to provide even more access to the fastest ports, by splitting one off into three more.
OWC's Upcoming Thunderbolt 5 Hub Adds Three More Thunderbolt 5 Ports to Latest Macs
OWC today announced its new Thunderbolt 5 Hub, one of the first accessories to support Intel's latest Thunderbolt standard, ...
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Apple’s Entry-Level Mac Is Almost Perfect. It’s Only Missing One Thing
The M4 Mac Mini is almost the perfect entry-level desktop. It's a tiny powerhouse that's surprisingly affordable. But it's ...
2024 Mac Buyer's Guide — Which desktop Mac you should buy?
Following the introduction of new Mac models in October, Apple has shaken up its desktop Mac roster. Here's what you should ...