Apple still stands out for building the best computers

Apple introduced a new generation of Mac mini on Tuesday, and it's impressively mini – much more compact than its predecessor. But the new Mac mini isn't just about a new design, it's also about incredible technology. It shows that Apple is still great at building the best computers.

I've been a Mac user for a long time and the Mac mini has always struck me as remarkable. Something ahead of its time. I've always been amazed at how Apple managed to fit an entire computer into a small package, given the limitations of the time.

For a while, the Mac family fell on hard times (I'm looking at you, butterfly keyboard). But things seem to be back on track, especially after the switch to Apple Silicon Macs. The company promised that switching to its own chips would open up new possibilities for the Mac, and that's what we're seeing now.

The M4 Mac mini is one of the most impressive computers Apple has ever built

The new M4 Mac mini is the culmination of many technologies that Apple has introduced in recent years. I remember dreaming for years about a Mac mini that was the size of an Apple TV. Now we kind of have it. And the best thing about it is: There are no compromises.

In the past, owning a superportable machine usually meant giving up something in return. But the M4 Mac mini is not only the most compact desktop computer Apple has ever introduced, but also a pretty powerful one. For example, the base M4 chip has a faster CPU than the M2 Max in the latest Mac Studio. And the M4 Pro is even more powerful.

We're talking about a computer almost the size of an Apple TV, capable of playing 8K videos and running console-level games with ray tracing.

But I'm also happy that Apple is adding more value to the Mac and also giving users what they want. The Mac mini now comes with 16GB of RAM as standard and also has a range of ports including USB-C, Thunderbolt, Ethernet and HDMI.

But here's what really makes the Mac mini an easy choice, perhaps one of the best: the price. Despite all of these upgrades, Apple is still selling it for the same $599 as the previous generation. It's hard not to recommend the Mac mini to anyone who already has a desktop setup at home. It's powerful, slim, compact and at a great price.

For me, the new Mac mini shows the essence of Apple at its best. And I very much hope that the company continues to follow this path for its products in the future. What's wrong with you? What do you think about the new Mac mini? Let me know in the comments section below.

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