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Mac mini Desktop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Silver
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Description
Features
Apple-designed M1 chip for a giant leap in CPU, GPU, and machine learning performance
8-core CPU packs up to 3x faster performance to fly through workflows quicker than ever*
8-core GPU with up to 6x faster graphics for graphics-intensive apps and games*
16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning
8GB of unified memory so everything you do is fast and fluid
Superfast SSD storage launches apps and opens files in an instant
Advanced cooling system sustains breakthrough performance
Next-generation Wi-Fi 6 for faster connectivity
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, one HDMI 2.0 port, two USB-A ports, and Gigabit Ethernet
macOS Big Sur with a bold new design and major app updates for Safari, Messages, and Maps
Ultracompact 7.7-inch-square design in silver
* Compared with previous generation.
What's Included
- Apple Mac mini Desktop - Apple M1 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD
- Power cord
Energy Ratings
Key Specs
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity512 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity512 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM)8 gigabytes
- Processor ModelApple M1
- Processor Model NumberApple M1
- Operating SystemmacOS Big Sur 11.0
- Voice Assistant Built-inSiri
General
- Product NameMac mini Desktop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD (Latest Model)
- BrandApple
- Model NumberMGNT3LL/A
- Year Introduced2020
- ColorSilver
- Color CategorySilver
Feature
- Mac FeaturesSiri
Ports
- Number of USB Ports (Total)2
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)1
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total)2
- Number of Thunderbolt 3 Ports2
- Number of USB 3.1 Type A Ports2
Storage
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity512 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity512 gigabytes
Memory
- System Memory (RAM)8 gigabytes
- Type of Memory (RAM)DDR4 SoDIMM
Graphics
- Graphics TypeIntegrated
- Video Memory TypeShared
Processor
- Processor BrandApple
- Processor ModelApple M1
- Processor Model NumberApple M1
- Processor Cores8-core
Connectivity
- Internet ConnectivityEthernet, Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth EnabledYes
Network
- Wireless NetworkingWireless-A, Wireless-AC, Wireless-AX, Wireless-B, Wireless-G, Wireless-N
- Ethernet Card10/100/1000
- Number Of Ethernet Ports1
Compatibility
- Operating SystemmacOS Big Sur 11.0
- Voice Assistant Built-inSiri
Included
- Keyboard IncludedNo
- Mouse IncludedNo
- Optical Drive TypeNone
- Included SoftwarePhotos, iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Siri, Safari, Mail, FaceTime, Messages, Maps, News, Stocks, Home, Voice Memos, Notes, Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, Photo Booth, Preview, Books, App Store, Time Machine, TV, Music, Podcasts
- Additional Accessories IncludedPower cord
Dimension
- Product Height1.4 inches
- Product Width7.7 inches
- Product Depth7.7 inches
- Product Weight2.6 pounds
Audio
- Audio TechnologyBuilt-in speaker
Certifications & Listings
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedYes
- EPEAT QualifiedYes
- EPEAT LevelGold
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC194252092163
Customer rating
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 45 reviews
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Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
M1 is great, with little bugs
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5All in all, it is a great fast machine. I use it for photo editing and seems to be able to keep up as well as my RTX 2080 machine, at least in photo editing. Great for browsing content and Apple silicon applications! The good: + It's fast and snappy + MacOS Big Sur is a joy to use (IMHO) + You can photo edit + Legacy Applications work! I am even able to get homebrew working using Rosetta 2 + Super fast on time when sleeping + Able to host an iMessage Server to have it on my Android device Some things I wasn't to fond of was: - I really wish the 16GB model was here. 8GB isn't enough - Although Rosetta 2 is great with the Legacy Intel Applications, they sometimes will freeze (only have happened 3 times in 3 weeks of everyday use) and use a lot more memory compared to the Apple Silicon apps. - Bluetooth connectivity to my keyboard and trackpad will sometimes disconnect. But not enough to where I am annoyed, but should be mentioned. I would recommend it. I think to, most of these issues are just small bugs that will hopefully be fixed in upcoming updates.
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Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
I love this beast
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5The Mac mini is great it was small and powerful great for games and work it is very fast and quiet for its size but it had problems connecting to more than 2 devices it has a bit of problems but it’s the best computer I have ever had used
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
M1 is powerful
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Excellent computer for photo and video editing. Or if you just want a mac to use with existing monitor etc. Dead quiet and even under extreme load its not hot. M1 really blows me away it beats my $2000 gaming PC in single thread performance. Really excited to see this platform age.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Best Mac mini ever!
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5The new M1 Mac Mini is excellent! It runs fast, everything is a mere half second pop up of launch. Even my internet seems faster on this thing. Apps just work, the M1 really is faster like Apple says, it works wonders. I haven't felt any heat from the Mac Mini at all, it's always cold. I only feel a little less cold when it's been on for a while. This is a great buy, you will not be disapointed. In fact I've seen people do benchmarks with the new M1 in the Mac mini and it beats Intel core i3, i5, and even i7. The i9 and xeon are the only ones that can beat the M1 in benchmarks. I don't know comparisons on AMD to M1 though. Overall the best Mac mini Apple has ever made!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Blazing Speed
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5If you are looking for a fast computer at an affordable price, look no further. This computer is amazing, everything app opens instantaneously. I thought that I would probably need more ram, boy was I surprised. Apple really hit it out of the park with their M1 chip. 8gb of Rams is more than enough memory. They only quirk I see in this computer is the HD size. For that you have a fix, you can always use an external hard drive or a NAS. With that your problem will be solved and you will never run out of space on your Mac mini M1
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
M1 Chip is amazing
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5If you are looking for an Apple desktop at a reasonable price, look no further. Fast web browsing, Netflix, Youtube. Extremely fast wifi speeds - connects fast as my hard wired computer does. 8g of memory works fine for what I do with this. It is a pleasure to use my computer again.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
The M1 races to the finish line!
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5So far, this Mac has been a joy to use. I exchanged the smaller model (8GB/256GB) for this one because I kept running out of memory with the smaller model (I do music production). I would say that this is the minimum model to buy for anyone who wants to get their feet wet in the M1 chip. This chip has amazing potential and I already see amazing speed improvements over its Intel predecessors.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
I'm a believer!
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Amazing and capable little machine. WIth just 8gb of RAM, I have been able to compile code very quickly and multitask with no problems. I decided to upgrade to 16gb because of what I plan to do with it in the future, but you can get all of your work done with just the 8gb version. 11/10 definitely recommend.
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Q: QuestionCan the Apple credit for return of an older Mac Mini be extended to Best Buy customers?
Asked by DavidP.
- A:Answer This seems unlikely given that Apple and Best Buy are two distinct and unrelated companies.
Answered by Zerstoren
Q: QuestionCan you take the Mac mini with the M1 chip and hook it up to an old Mac computer (2010 model) to basically have a whole new computer? What about connecting it to an Apple MacBook Pro that is a year old and needs more RAM or memory?
Asked by Tdimples.
- A:Answer On the other hand at discussions.apple, Using 2012 iMac as display for 2020 iMac mini, they say: Q: I am by no means technologically inclined but did some research and consulted with Best Buy’s geek squad. I am using a mini display port to HDMI adapter with an HDMI cable to connect the two. I am getting no reaction from my 2012 mac when pressing command f2. It’s obviously not recognizing the Mac mini. I’m not sure what to try next. A: Yes, if you downgrade the 2012 iMac to High Sierra (Mac OS 10.13) it should work as a display for your Mac mini. You will need the Thunderbolt 3 adapter and Thunderbolt cable. It will not work with HDMI.
Answered by Nickname
Q: QuestionDoes Best Buy honor trade in? As offered by apple?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Check out the trade-in portal on BestBuy.com for information on trade in value (https://www.bestbuy.com/tradein)
Answered by Apple Inc.
Q: QuestionHow many USB, ethernet, and/or printer ports are there on the back of the Mac Mini
Asked by WestwidePat.
- A:Answer 2 USB ports, 1 ethernet port, printers get connected via wifi or via USB. What I did was add a USB 7 port hub to the back of the computer where one of the 2 USB ports are and that extended my usb ports. It also has 2 thunderbolt (USB-C) ports in the back.. This is for the the Mac mini with the M1 chipset.
Answered by JC69
Q: QuestionIs it possible to order the mac mini m1 with 16 gb of ram as seen on the apple website? If not, BestBuy should consider this to increase sales.
Asked by Mitch.
- A:Answer I just want to point out that, the other people who answered this are incorrect. You currently can not order a 16GB M1 Mac mini from Best Buy. My guess is, Apple did not allocate enough 16GB SoC chips to retail stores for when they first released. probably why if you try buying it anywhere else, it is a custom order through Apple. My hopes are, we will start seeing them at Best Buy and other Retailers once they have enough chips made. I think Apple counted on more 8GB models selling. You can see that by trying to order from Apple themselves. You will have to wait much longer for a 16GB model compared to the 8GB model. This is accurate as of January 4th, 2020.
Answered by Joshua
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