Apple resurfaced to the top social media billboard views with its September 2024 collections featuring the release of the iPhone 16 series, the Apple Watch 10 series, 4th generation AirPods, and much more. Making waves with the speculations following the Apple Mac Mini redesign has kept tech enthusiasts intrigued on how better updates upon updates can get!
The Mac Mini redesign is going to be as dramatic as ever.
The Mac Mini redesign, as reported by Bloomberg Forum’s Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter, was an advanced compact version that’s the slimmest, thinnest, cheapest, and smallest ever unleashed.
What’s the hype over the Mac Mini redesign?
Since 2010, the Mac Mini model has stood the test of time, but now it’s ready for a new chapter as it unfolds with updated features.
Upgraded USB ports
From being out with the old USB-A port attribute to phasing out with a bold design that showcases five USB-C ports. The front and rear views of the Mac Mini redesign would be USB-C ports that will be positioned as two and three, respectively.
Smallest ever
The regular Mac Mini size (height 3.58 cm, width 19.7 cm, depth 19.7cm, and weight 1.18 kg) is expected to shrink in size to the size of an Apple TV (height 35 mm, width 98 mm, depth 98 mm, and weight 425 g).
High-end features
The 16 GB RAM Mac Mini redesign will feature its own power supply and an Ethernet port.
Mac Mini redesign boasts 256 GB of internal storage, an HDMI port equipped in full size, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
M4 processed
Without succeeding its predecessor, the Mac Mini redesign will jump straight into the Silicon M4 chip processor from M2. Such a different approach will be unique to Apple’s manufacturing process of following the next M3 line of chip processors.
What’s new?
- The Mac Mini redesign is set to be available as a M4 chip-processed regular Mac Mini model and as an M4 Pro chip-processed advanced model.
- With 2nd generation 3-nanometer technology, 10 core CPU, 10 core GPU, the chip is designed to be 50% faster with CPU performance.
- The 16-core neural engine makes it an AI powerhouse.
- Four times faster than regular chip processors.
Is September 2024 only excited for the Mac Mini redesign release?
Well, probably not! September 9th, 2024, is gearing up to showcase the launch of Apple’s new product series during the Apple event taglined “It’s Glowtime.” Check out what’s going to stream on the event ahead.
- iPhone 16, Pro, and Plus series
- Apple Watch X
- AirPods 4
- Apple Watch Ultra 3
- Apple Watch SE 3
- MacBook Pro
Possible releases
- AirPods Max 2
- iPad mini 7
What not to expect
- iPhone SE 4
- MacBook with M4 processor
- AirPods Pro 3
- Apple TV
- HomePod Mini 2
Interesting facts on Mac Mini series
- One of the oldest Apple products to be introduced on 2005
- The two variants of the Mac Mini series were priced at $699 to $1699 for the Silicon version and $1099 to $2999 for the Intel version.
- The Mac Mini series was Apple’s attempt to break into the Display, Keyboard, and Mouse market.
- Mac Mini 1st generation features PowerPC G4 processors while the 2nd generation was attributed to Intel Core processors.
- The Third generation Mac Mini released the HDMI port series while the 4th generation resurfaced with Intel processors.
Timeline highlighting Mac Mini redesign over the years
Over the last 10 years, the Mac Mini redesign alone showcased 15 lineups built on its name.
Mac Mini 3,1
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Release 2009 |
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Size Height 5.08 cm, width 16.51 cm, and depth 16.51 cm |
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Features Mini DVI adapter, install DVDs, five USB 2 ports, display port output, built-in speaker, WiFi wireless networking, Mac OS X v10.5 software, 120GB with internal Bluetooth, and so on Supplementary Logic Pro X software, ultra-fine 4K display, SD card reader, gigabit Ethernet adaptor, and others |
Mac Mini 4,1
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Release 2010 |
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Size Height 3.6 cm, width 19.7 cm, and depth 19.7 cm |
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Features 4 core Intel processor, MacOS software, 8GB memory, 12GB to 512GB storage, thunderbolt video outputs, HDMI 2 display video output, 3.5mm headphone jack, DVI adaptor, and others Supplementary Logic Pro X software, ultra-fine 4K display, SD card reader, gigabit Ethernet adaptor, and others. |
Mac Mini 5, 1 and 5, 2
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Release 2011 |
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Size Height 3.6 cm, width 19.7 cm, and depth 19.7 cm |
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Features Mac OS X Lion software, 2.5 GHz dual-core intel processor, 4 GB to 2 GB of RAM, Bluetooth 4 with wireless technology, HDMI port, four USB 2 ports, FireWire 800 port, built-in speaker, dual display, and others. Supplementary Power cord, HDMI, DVI adaptor, and others |
Mac Mini 6.1 and 6,2
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Release 2012 |
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Size Height 3.6 cm, width 19.7 cm, and depth 19.7 cm |
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Features 2.5 GHz dual Intel Core processor, Mac OS X Mountain Lion software, four USB 3 ports, wireless Bluetooth 4 technology, 4GB RAM, Intel HD Graphics 4000, display port output, and others Supplementary dual link DVI adaptor, iWork software, thunderbolt display, wireless keyboard, and others |
Mac Mini 7,1
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Release 2014 |
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Size Height 3.6 cm, 7.7 cm, and depth 19.7 cm |
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Features MacOS software, 1.4 to 2.8 GHz dual Intel Core processor, 4GB to 8GB memory, built-in display port output, DVI output, VGA output, four USB 3 ports, Ethernet port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, and others Supplementary Magic trackpad, mouse, keyboard, Logic Pro X software, USB super drive, dual-link DVI adaptor, and others |
Mac Mini 8,1
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Release 2018 |
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Height 3.6 cm, width 19.7 cm, and depth 19.7 cm |
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Features 4 core Intel processor, MacOS software, 8GB memory, 12GB to 512GB storage, thunderbolt video outputs, HDMI 2 display video output, 3.5mm headphone jack, DVI adaptor, and others Supplementary Logic Pro X software, ultra-fine 4K display, SD card reader, gigabit Ethernet adaptor, and others |
Mac Mini 9,1
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Release 2020 |
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Size Height 3.6 cm, width 19.7 cm, and depth 19.7 cm |
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Features MacOS software, USB 4 ports, built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack, HDMI port, thunderbolt digital video output, 8 GB of memory, 8-core CPU, a 16-core neural engine, and others |
Mac Mini 14, 3 and Mac 14, 12
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Release 2023 |
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Size Height 3.58 cm, width 19.7 cm, and width 19.7 cm |
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Features MacOS software, M2 to M2 Pro chip processor, 8-core to 10-core CPU, 16-core neural engine, 8 GB of memory, Thunderbolt digital video output, HDMI display, 3.5 mm headphone jack, and others |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the new Mac Mini residesign model for the 2024 release?
The Mac Mini redesign version is projected to be an M4 Mac Mini model with advanced USB-C port design instead of the USB-A port.
Which other models will align with the Mac Mini redesign to ditch the USB-A port?
Mac Pro and Mac Studio models are expected to follow along with the new Mac Mini redesign and eliminate the use of USB-A ports.
Is the Mac Mini series going to be discontinued?
No, the Mac Mini server hardware was discontinued post the use of Mac OS software. However, with the new Mac Mini redesign, the series will be refreshed with new updates.
Conclusion
One of the oldest and most affordable Apple product versions is gearing up for an update. With the Mac Mini redesign, Apple is tuning up your experience with its latest update that is crafted to delight every user along the ride. The Mac Mini redesign gives a shoutout with the new features boarding along that include USB-C ports, Apple TV-sized, M4-processed, and much more.
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