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Re: New Mac Mini with M4

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alberth wrote: post #21
scrlk wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

M4 10-core = 4P, 6E M4 Pro 12-core = 8P, 4E M4 Pro 14-core = 10P, 4E

Where do you see the 14-core version detailed on the spec sheet? I don't see it stated with the specific P vs E cores are for the 14-core version on: https://www.apple.com/mac-mini/specs/

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Re: New Mac Mini with M4

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Post by scrlk »

alberth wrote: post #21
scrlk wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

M4 10-core = 4P, 6E M4 Pro 12-core = 8P, 4E M4 Pro 14-core = 10P, 4E

Where do you see the 14-core version detailed on the spec sheet? I don't see it stated with the specific P vs E cores are for the 14-core version on: https://www.apple.com/mac-mini/specs/

From the press release: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-i...

> With up to 14 cores, including 10 performance cores and four efficiency cores

They've backtracked from the M3 Pro P:E ratio downgrade, which is a welcome surprise.

Re: New Mac Mini with M4

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Post by korhojoa »

alberth wrote: post #2

Does anyone know how many P vs E cores? 10 core = 4 P and 6 E 12 core = 8 P and 4 E EDIT: Updated with known P and E amounts. Thanks HN for posting below. https://www.apple.com/mac-mini/specs/ https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-i...

10 = 4P 6E 12 = 8P 4E 14 doesn't seem to be listed at the moment

Re: New Mac Mini with M4

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Post by melling »

nordsieck wrote: post #9

The new model is looking really good. * Kept HDMI * New, much smaller form factor * Front facing USB-C * Base model has 16 gb of ram

How much faster is the M4 vs the M2 for Swift development?

I’d probably get 32GB. I started buying 16GB Macs in 2013. The extra RAM will keep any Mac useful for a few extra years. In fact, my 2013 Intel MB Pro would be still be great if I could upgrade the OS

Re: New Mac Mini with M4

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Post by kissiel »

terramex wrote: post #19

How good are modern external hard drives? Is it worth paying for more internal SSD storage or is it more reasonable to get high quality USB one?

I get 2GB/s+ with a USB4 NVME enclosure. If I buy this, this is where the main storage will be.

Re: New Mac Mini with M4

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Post by animal_spirits »

> Mac mini is made with over 50 percent recycled content overall, including 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure, 100 percent recycled gold plating in all Apple-designed printed circuit boards, and 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets. The electricity used to manufacture Mac mini is sourced from 100 percent renewable electricity. And, to address 100 percent of the electricity customers use to power Mac mini, Apple has invested in clean energy projects around the world. Apple has also prioritized lower-carbon modes of shipping, like ocean freight, to further reduce emissions from transportation. Together, these actions have reduced the carbon footprint of Mac mini by over 80 percent.

I’m inclined to trust Apple with this information but the skeptical side of me is questioning, how can we fact check this data? If it’s true it is very cool.

Re: New Mac Mini with M4

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Post by fckgw »

jsheard wrote: post #22
fckgw wrote: post #17

Having a fully fledged computer this small without an external power brick is pretty impressive.

Not making it VESA mountable is a missed opportunity, but I suppose they want you to buy an iMac instead of doing that.

There's currently plenty of 3rd party VESA mounts for Mac Mini, I'm sure they'll have some for this new Mac Mini as well. They slide down into a "clamp" style bracket. They run about $15 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Mount-Under-Black-BK-MABM/dp/...

Re: New Mac Mini with M4

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Post by aseipp »

jsheard wrote: post #22
fckgw wrote: post #17

Having a fully fledged computer this small without an external power brick is pretty impressive.

Not making it VESA mountable is a missed opportunity, but I suppose they want you to buy an iMac instead of doing that.

You can get 'sandwich' enclosures that put the mini between the monitor arm and the monitor itself, or off to the side. That's what I do with an M1 Mac Mini sitting next to me. Maybe it's a blessing in disguise since you can get these cheaper than what Apple would sell them for :)
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