Apple Unveils Smaller, Carbon-Neutral Mac mini with M4 Chips Starting at $599

Oct 29, 2024, 01:23 PM

Apple has unveiled a redesigned Mac mini, featuring the new M4 and M4 Pro chips, marking the first overhaul of the desktop computer's design in 14 years. The new Mac mini is significantly smaller, measuring 5x5 inches, less than half the size of the previous generation, and resembles a compact version of the Mac Studio, akin to an oversized Apple TV. It includes front-facing USB-C ports and supports Thunderbolt 5. The M4 Pro chip offers up to a 14-core CPU, a 20-core GPU, and up to 64GB of RAM, with storage options up to 8TB. The device starts with 16GB of RAM and features enhanced performance and Apple Intelligence integration, enabled by power-efficient Apple silicon and an innovative thermal architecture. The new Mac mini is also Apple's first carbon-neutral Mac, reflecting the company's commitment to environmental sustainability. The product announcement follows an Amazon leak that revealed details ahead of the official launch. The new Mac mini starts at $599, is available for pre-order, and ships beginning on November 8.