Apple 2024 Mac mini Desktop Computer with M4 chip with 10‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU: Built for Apple Intelligence, 24GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage, Gigabit Ethernet. Works with iPhone/iPad

I’m a very pleased new macOS convert! Mac mini M4 pro is an excellent piece of technology!
I have only had this Mac mini M4 Pro (it’s the 2024 version) for about two months but I have been very happy with my purchase so far. I’ve had Windows for several decades and just finally got fed up with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft downward spiral and customer service and all the issues I had with authentication so I finally decided to cut the apron strings” and convert to the macOS and hardware. I have an iPhone and an iPad and I thought maybe it was time to just go ahead and get a Mac desktop that would be well integrated with my other devices and have much better customer service with Apple. I’ve not been disappointed.I have learned a couple of things as a new Mac user. The first one I actually should’ve already known from common sense and experience. That is, it’s best to not just immediately upgrade to the latest OS the first date it’s introduced. The prudent thing is to actually give it at least a few weeks and better a few months so that Apple can work out the inevitable bugs and issues with any new release. This Mac mini shift with sequoia, which they had had for a while and seemed to be pretty solid. However, I was excited about the new features that would be coming with the new macOS 26 Tahoe that was released September 15, 2025. That very day I upgraded sequoia to Tahoe. Well, I quickly started having various annoying little issues – nothing big but just the annoying stuff that takes a few months to get completely ironed out after a new release often times. I think if I was back at that juncture again I would probably just stick with sequoia maybe through the end of 2025 and then upgrade to Tahoe after it had a few patches end upgrade revisions. But I don’t really fault Apple or even Tahoe for that. It really is to be expected and if somebody can’t have the patience to wait while it gets used out there on mass market for a while then you just kind of get what you have coming when you join the masses to the guinea pigs testers for a new software release.The other thing I learned is that you have to be very careful when you go to buy any peripheral hardware, even if it claims to be Mac compatible in the description. I have found out the hard way that Mac is not especially fond of the “display link Driver” software that shifts with mini docking stations. After several wasted hours of fooling around I finally just sent that dock back. But I should’ve known to just stick with “plug and play” Hardware and just walk away from anything that says that there will be drivers involved. Mac has Long been rather suspicious of display link software and has resisted letting it enter in to the Mac ecosystem within any sort of endorsement or welcome. That may have changed now but my experience is they must not have the issues ironed out and Mac probably had very good reason for not wanting to accommodate “display link.”I’ve also had three different mice, all of which claimed to be Mac compatible but none of which actually worked out of the box for the extra buttons other than the left and right button and scroll wheel. I think it’s a pretty good idea to mostly stick with software available through the Apple store where there’s more vetting that takes place and mostly avoid going out and bringing in third-party software. And that would include third-party Hardware that requires third-party software. If you do want to take the risk and purchase hardware that is not specifically Apple Hardware then by all means try to be very diligent about nailing down the fact that it is “plug and play” with the macOS. Walk away from any talk of Drivers to make the Hardware work with macOS. I’m not saying it can’t be done and hasn’t been done I’m just saying I did not find it worth the hassle when there are good options out there that are truly plug-in play. I guess I said all this in the context of the Mac mini just so that you know that the Mac mini itself seems like a very excellent piece of Apple level saw Hardware but buyer beware when you venture out of the Mac ecosystem to try to bring in foreigners!Something I would perhaps do different if I were making the purchase again is I might spend a few hundred more to get a version of the Mac mini M4 Pro that has four instead of three thunderbolt plugs on the back and a couple of USB type a plugs on the back instead of none. Don’t get me wrong. This Mac is generously equipped with ports that are cutting edge and high speed at the thunderbolt four level and you get what you pay for I’m just saying that if you’re making a purchase decision and you have the cash you might consider trying to find the Mac mini M4 pros if they’re still available that have a few more ports. It will cost you more but it may help you avoid spending another $250 like I just did for a “pluggable” Docking Station to give me extra connectors. Also, it only has one HDMI port and I was running dual monitors and needed another HDMI port. Because I needed to get another hub dock anyway to get at least another HDMI port I got a pluggable brand dock that has two HDMI ports and now I can actually run my main monitor and two other monitors one on each side as an extended display. Decent monitors(like 32 inch view sonic that I just bought for $318) are out there and it’s a relatively inexpensive upgrade to buy an extra monitor or two if you have the desk space for it and would like to be able to have lots of open windows spread out across your workspace monitors or if you’re into gaming and would like to have your game area spread over a wide vast real estate of gameplay surface. Maybe you don’t think you want extra monitors right now but if you get a Mac with two HDMI ports if they’re still available or a dock or hub that have HDMI ports you can upgrade by adding a monitor or two later.Another thing I learned along those lines is that if you get a bus powered hub – that’s one that doesn’t have its own AC plug-in but just relies on drawing power off of the Mac, you may have underpowered issues if you load up all the ports on the bus powered hub. They’re probably cheaper on average but getting one that has its own electrical AC plug does not use that much more electricity and just make sure that all your peripherals that rely on power through the ports as well as data transfer will have enough power to work properly. I first bought a bus powered hub and had to give that up because when I connected a couple external drives to it they were underpowered from the bus power hub and didn’t get recognized on my Mac properly. They just wouldn’t appear in Finder or even in the Disk Utility app. Connecting those drives directly to the thunderbolt ports on the Mac fix that issue but if I had had a self powered AC powered do to begin with it would not have been an issue. So that’s why I recommend maybe looking for a version of the Mac mini that has two HDMI ports if you can find one like that and maybe four thunderbolt ports instead of three and maybe a couple USB type ports to accompany the USB type C3.0 ports that are on the front.But yes I gave this purchase five stars cause I believe it deserved it and I hope you were able to learn a little bit from my experiences if you are a new Mac user like I am

Great little computer for traveling. As long as you have a TV to connect to.
As with most technology it takes using the Mac Mini to learn how to use it and likes and dislikes. I have always been a Windows computer user but have used IPhones for my cell phones.I bought the Mac because it’s lighter and smaller than my Windows based laptop. Setup was pretty easy but I did need to use a USB C adapter with a regular USB keyboard to initially set it up. I use any TV with an HDMI cable connection.Once setup I got a bluetooth keyboard on Amazon and it works great. It is faster than my three year old laptop and connects to WiFi at a much greater distance. In our travel trailer the Mac Mini connects to a distant WiFi with no problem. The same WiFi has almost no connection without a repeater for my laptop.So far I am really happy with my Mac Mini and have been using it for 3 months.

Big Power in a Small Box and the right cost.
This is my first 2024 Mac mini with the M4 chip it feels incredibly fast for everyday work and creative tasks while staying compact on the desk which I really love. The 10‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU delivers snappy multitasking and smooth edits, and the 16‑core Neural Engine is set for Apple Intelligence features once I figure how to really use it lol. It runs whisper‑quiet and stays cool, which is ideal for my office use in a 5‑inch square footprint. Connectivity is modern and plentiful: three Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, front USB‑C, Wi‑Fi 6E has all the new features you would want or need. For new users, the M4 model’s balance of speed and efficiency is the sweet spot, while i would like to have a M4 Pro I cannot justify the cost when this setup will do.

Apple still has bytes
With the new M4 chip, even the base model offers a noticeable speed boost and double the memory compared to its predecessor, making multitasking and creative workflows smoother than ever. The updated chassis is ultra-compact and now includes front-facing ports for easier access, though the oddly placed power button underneath may be a minor inconvenience. Whether you’re a casual user or a power-hungry professional, this Mac mini punches well above its size and price point.