Mac mini – Apple M1 Chip 8GB Memory – 512GB SSD

FrozenBeer

Jun 20, 2021

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I just bought the 256gb version of Mac Mini M1 for $599...

should I exchange it with Costco for this one? ($180 extra for the additional 256gb)

or am I better off buying a Thuderbolt 3 external SSD.(500gb for about $180 or 1TB for $300)

thanks!

slicklead

Jun 20, 2021

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slicklead

Jun 20, 2021

118 Posts

Would jump on it if it's 16GB/256GB...

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powerhungry

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Jun 20, 2021

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Jun 20, 2021

powerhungry

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Jun 20, 2021

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I am also looking a deal on 16 GB one

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Cataguy

Jun 20, 2021

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Cataguy

Jun 20, 2021

476 Posts

Quote from FrozenBeer

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I just bought the 256gb version of Mac Mini M1 for $599...

should I exchange it with Costco for this one? ($180 extra for the additional 256gb)

or am I better off buying a Thuderbolt 3 external SSD.(500gb for about $180 or 1TB for $300)

thanks!

I would just keep yours. 180$ is insane money for a minor upgrade like that.

Also, don't get the external SSD until you know you're going to need it. They'll likely be cheaper when you do.

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GoGo98102

Jun 20, 2021

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GoGo98102

Jun 20, 2021

462 Posts

Quote from Cataguy

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I would just keep yours. 180$ is insane money for a minor upgrade like that.

Also, don't get the external SSD until you know you're going to need it. They'll likely be cheaper when you do.

Usually I would agree with you that SSD would get cheaper later on. Right now though, with the chips shortage still looming, this might not be the case.

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smiledrs

Jun 20, 2021

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smiledrs

Jun 20, 2021

281 Posts

Quote from slicklead

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Would jump on it if it's 16GB/256GB...

If you have a Microcenter near you, they have it for $779 for 16GB/256GB https://www.microcenter.com/produ...p-computer

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PriapisX

Jun 20, 2021

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PriapisX

Jun 20, 2021

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Quote from GoGo98102

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Usually I would agree with you that SSD would get cheaper later on. Right now though, with the chips shortage still looming, this might not be the case.

Not 2021, but likely in the future

denabc

Jun 20, 2021

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denabc

Jun 20, 2021

580 Posts

picking one up! glad I saw this

1-6

Jun 25, 2021

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Quote from powerhungry

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I am also looking a deal on 16 GB one

Yup, just paid full price and they flew my unit in on UPS from Shenzhen, China. Interestingly, though, Mac minis are made in Malaysia. To my understanding, the Apple store told me that the 16GB ones are custom so they're generally tougher to find in stock.

Last edited by 1-6 June 25, 2021 at 01:27 PM.

Mac mini – Apple M1 Chip 8GB Memory – 512GB SSD – Silver - $779 at Costco.com

$779

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