Apple announced the new generation Mac mini model as part of its Mac-focused announcements. This model, offered with M4 and M4 Pro chip options, stands out as Apple’s smallest and most powerful desktop device. Offering advanced performance features and increased connection options despite its small size, the new Mac Mini comes with 16 GB RAM in its basic version. While the starting price of this version is determined as 28999 TL, the pre-order process has started as of today. The new Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro chips will be available to users as of November 8.
Apple’s redesigned Mac Mini brings the desktop computer experience to a form that takes up less space with its compact structure. The new model has a width and length of 5 inches, thus reducing it to a size close to the Apple TV box.
Thanks to the efficient structure of the company’s new M4 chip, the innovative cooling system inside the device provides temperature control, while all ventilation processes occur from the bottom of the device.
Apple improves connectivity options in Mac mini models with M4 chip
The new Mac Mini, which has been made more functional in terms of connection options, has two USB-C ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the front. On the back, there are ethernet, HDMI and three USB-C/Thunderbolt connections. While this design does not include the USB-A ports in previous models, it offers the user a wide range of connections with a total of five USB-C ports. While the base model with M4 chip provides Thunderbolt 4 support, the M4 Pro model has Thunderbolt 5 support. In this way, users can achieve higher performance with Thunderbolt 5, which provides a significant increase in data transfer speeds.
While Apple’s M4 Pro chip offers remarkable performance with 14 CPU and 20 GPU cores, this chip is expected to be used in other Apple devices such as MacBook Pro. In this model, users can increase the RAM capacity up to 64 GB, while the storage capacity can go up to 8TB. With these features, it offers very high performance despite its compact structure, making it a powerful option especially for professional users doing media and creative work.
Apple’s M4 series also works integrated with artificial intelligence-focused Apple Intelligence features. Thanks to the artificial intelligence features recently included in iOS, iPadOS and macOS, the artificial intelligence capabilities of the device have been increased. Additionally, rendering and ChatGPT integration are expected to arrive in December. With the announcement of new MacBook Pro models in this last quarter of the year, Apple aims to complete the M4-based Mac series. This new Mac series is expected to be featured in the company’s quarterly earnings release on Thursday.
The new M4 chip Mac mini strengthens Apple’s desktop device series, especially with its space-saving, user-friendly design and high-performance chip options.