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expiredAegg posted May 12, 2021 08:06 AM

Microcenter In Stores Only: M1 Mac Mini 16GB RAM 256GB Version $799.99

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With recent Costco and Amazon deal for the 8GB RAM 512GB version, this is a good option for those that need more RAM for video editing and not extra storage.

8-Core CPU/GPU w/ Apple M1 Chip (16-Core Neural Engine)
256GB Solid State Drive SSD
16GB Unified Memory
8-core GPU
macOS Big Sur
802.11ax WiFi 6 w/ Bluetooth 5.0
Inputs
2x Thunderbolt/USB 4 Ports
2x USB-A Ports
1x HDMI/2.0
1x Gigabit Ethernet Port

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...1000_LAN__
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With recent Costco and Amazon deal for the 8GB RAM 512GB version, this is a good option for those that need more RAM for video editing and not extra storage.

8-Core CPU/GPU w/ Apple M1 Chip (16-Core Neural Engine)
256GB Solid State Drive SSD
16GB Unified Memory
8-core GPU
macOS Big Sur
802.11ax WiFi 6 w/ Bluetooth 5.0
Inputs
2x Thunderbolt/USB 4 Ports
2x USB-A Ports
1x HDMI/2.0
1x Gigabit Ethernet Port

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...1000_LAN__

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May 12, 2021 12:00 PM
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BUYmeTHISMay 12, 2021 12:00 PM
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8/256 config Available for 599 from places like Costco right now. I know I'll get flamed but good deal or not, paying an extra $200 for an additional 8gb ram is beyond me. Apple tax at its best.
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May 12, 2021 12:44 PM
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CataguyMay 12, 2021 12:44 PM
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Quote from gtsh0pp3r :
8/256 config Available for 599 from places like Costco right now. I know I'll get flamed but good deal or not, paying an extra $200 for an additional 8gb ram is beyond me. Apple tax at its best.
Yeah, iirc you can't upgrade the RAM in these any more, it's a MacBook without a monitor.
May 12, 2021 03:08 PM
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ten80May 12, 2021 03:08 PM
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TU for putting "in store only" in the title!
May 12, 2021 04:14 PM
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MK7GOLFMay 12, 2021 04:14 PM
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I know memory isn't upgradable but do these use pcie ssd that is upgradable or is this forever to have 256GB solder in? Kinda a dumb design decision if that's soldered in since there is obviously room for it.
May 12, 2021 04:54 PM
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TealLocket9600May 12, 2021 04:54 PM
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Quote from gtsh0pp3r :
8/256 config Available for 599 from places like Costco right now. I know I'll get flamed but good deal or not, paying an extra $200 for an additional 8gb ram is beyond me. Apple tax at its best.
Yes, it's ridiculous.
May 12, 2021 05:47 PM
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tannerpowellMay 12, 2021 05:47 PM
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My 16GB M1 Air runs circles around my 32GB MacBook Pro, so I would look at this more as a historically $2400+ MacOS computer for $800. Spend $200-300 on an external NVMe enclosure and hard drive and you've got a beast of a machine.
May 12, 2021 05:55 PM
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rich123May 12, 2021 05:55 PM
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Quote from MK7GOLF :
I know memory isn't upgradable but do these use pcie ssd that is upgradable or is this forever to have 256GB solder in? Kinda a dumb design decision if that's soldered in since there is obviously room for it.
You cannot upgrade the internals, but you can plug in an external drive.
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May 12, 2021 05:59 PM
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MK7GOLFMay 12, 2021 05:59 PM
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Quote from rich123 :
You cannot upgrade the internals, but you can plug in an external drive.
Awe that sucks, it's all made this way for them to sell the most expensive model. I bet it cost pennies to make that a m2 slot instead of soldering. this is 2021 why is 256gb even a std? it's like selling a 16GB iPhone today.
Last edited by MK7GOLF May 12, 2021 at 12:01 PM.
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May 12, 2021 08:07 PM
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GoGo98102May 12, 2021 08:07 PM
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Similar to how theaters don't make (much) money from the tickets sales. They make money off the popcorns and drinks. Apple doesn't make much money off the base model of their computers. The real profit comes from the add on and upgrades. That's why they solder the inside to make self upgrade impossible and keep reducing the ports.
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May 12, 2021 09:38 PM
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TenseMitten8647May 12, 2021 09:38 PM
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Quote from MK7GOLF :
I know memory isn't upgradable but do these use pcie ssd that is upgradable or is this forever to have 256GB solder in? Kinda a dumb design decision if that's soldered in since there is obviously room for it.
It's a business design decision: Call it price discrimination or planned obsolescence (it's both)
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May 12, 2021 09:45 PM
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dhodsonMay 12, 2021 09:45 PM
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its worked for apple for years to do it this way on their entire lineup

while i dont like it, it seems to work well for them
May 12, 2021 10:21 PM
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GreenSwing404May 12, 2021 10:21 PM
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Amazing deal for a mac mini with 16gb ram.
May 13, 2021 01:20 AM
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MK7GOLFMay 13, 2021 01:20 AM
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Has anyone actually figured out how to put windows 10 on the M1 chip Macs? I have an older Mac and I like how I can use boot camp and use windows if I need to run a program that specific to windows but I don't think that's something I can do with the new arm based macs.
May 13, 2021 02:44 AM
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mactechMay 13, 2021 02:44 AM
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Quote from MK7GOLF :
Has anyone actually figured out how to put windows 10 on the M1 chip Macs? I have an older Mac and I like how I can use boot camp and use windows if I need to run a program that specific to windows but I don't think that's something I can do with the new arm based macs.
You can install the ARM version of Windows 10 using Parallels.
This site has a good step by step guide:
https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-u...on-m1-mac/

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May 13, 2021 02:52 AM
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SlickDealirMay 13, 2021 02:52 AM
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Quote from gtsh0pp3r :
8/256 config Available for 599 from places like Costco right now. I know I'll get flamed but good deal or not, paying an extra $200 for an additional 8gb ram is beyond me. Apple tax at its best.
Write amplification on M1 devices with low RAM is a known issue due to swap disk. You're not getting flamed, but low price is why the deal is posted. Lowest price according to AppleInsider [appleinsider.com].

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