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Nov 21, 2021 9:57 PM

M1 Mac Mini 16gb RAM, 256gb SSD (open box) $722.96

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Edit: IN-STORE PICK UP ONLY <- sorry forgot to put this in the title

I know a quite a few of people interested in these Mac Minis have been looking for the 16gb RAM version. Microcenter in Tustin CA has been selling some open box ones. It popped up every few days over the last week. I picked one up myself and am happy with it. This is the best price for the 16gb version I've seen recently. (I actually scored an openbox one for $701 in July from them, BUT, I thought apple was going to release a new Mac mini in October so I returned it. Oh well, I ended up getting one of these ones last week for $20 more.) If you find a cheaper one, please post.

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...ch+Results

My use: I don't do video editing. Just some photo editing in lightroom but I need to drive two monitors natively and the M1 macbook air/pro won't do that without displaylink software. I also don't want to shell out 2k for a M1 pro macbook pro. I daytrade so I need the 16gb of RAM to keep Thinkorswim fast.
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Edit: IN-STORE PICK UP ONLY <- sorry forgot to put this in the title

I know a quite a few of people interested in these Mac Minis have been looking for the 16gb RAM version. Microcenter in Tustin CA has been selling some open box ones. It popped up every few days over the last week. I picked one up myself and am happy with it. This is the best price for the 16gb version I've seen recently. (I actually scored an openbox one for $701 in July from them, BUT, I thought apple was going to release a new Mac mini in October so I returned it. Oh well, I ended up getting one of these ones last week for $20 more.) If you find a cheaper one, please post.

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...ch+Results

My use: I don't do video editing. Just some photo editing in lightroom but I need to drive two monitors natively and the M1 macbook air/pro won't do that without displaylink software. I also don't want to shell out 2k for a M1 pro macbook pro. I daytrade so I need the 16gb of RAM to keep Thinkorswim fast.

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Nov 21, 2021 10:16 PM
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mfrazzzNov 21, 2021 10:16 PM
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Where would I see open box? Looking at the store (Denver) I see 5 new available. Would it show open box on this same page?

Nevermind. I switched to Tustin store and see open box. So I'll watch for this with Denver.
Nov 21, 2021 10:26 PM
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teknomanNov 21, 2021 10:26 PM
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Quote from mfrazzz View quoted comment :
Where would I see open box? Looking at the store (Denver) I see 5 new available. Would it show open box on this same page?

Nevermind. I switched to Tustin store and see open box. So I'll watch for this with Denver.
Correct. Really depends on each store and if someone returns one. So YMMV
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Nov 21, 2021 10:30 PM
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prchord
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Nov 21, 2021 10:30 PM
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Quote from mfrazzz View quoted comment :
Where would I see open box? Looking at the store (Denver) I see 5 new available. Would it show open box on this same page?

Nevermind. I switched to Tustin store and see open box. So I'll watch for this with Denver.
Yeah keep watching for it; I think Tustin had 3-5 in circulation and people keep reserving, then not picking it up. So then it showed up again. good luck in Denver!
Nov 22, 2021 12:21 AM
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soapieNov 22, 2021 12:21 AM
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It's 799.99 at Costco starting tomorrow

Edit Nvm that is the price for laptop not Mac mini
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Nov 22, 2021 12:31 AM
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mfrazzzNov 22, 2021 12:31 AM
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it's 799.99 at costco starting tomorrow
16gb?
Nov 22, 2021 12:33 AM
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soapieNov 22, 2021 12:33 AM
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16gb?
8gb I think. Are these micro center open boxes usually in good quality? It says it might be missing parts when I click to reserve
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Nov 22, 2021 2:03 AM
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Nov 22, 2021 2:03 AM
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8gb I think. Are these micro center open boxes usually in good quality? It says it might be missing parts when I click to reserve
They've been good so far. I've bought two of them. Nothing missing in either. I wish Costco had 16gb versions, I would've jumped on them but they only carry the 256 or 512gb 8gb RAM version.

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ListedGuruNov 22, 2021 5:14 PM
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Quote from prchord View quoted comment :
Edit: IN-STORE PICK UP ONLY <- sorry forgot to put this in the title

I know a quite a few of people interested in these Mac Minis have been looking for the 16gb RAM version. Microcenter in Tustin CA has been selling some open box ones. It popped up every few days over the last week. I picked one up myself and am happy with it. This is the best price for the 16gb version I've seen recently. (I actually scored an openbox one for $701 in July from them, BUT, I thought apple was going to release a new Mac mini in October so I returned it. Oh well, I ended up getting one of these ones last week for $20 more.) If you find a cheaper one, please post.

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...ch+Results

My use: I don't do video editing. Just some photo editing in lightroom but I need to drive two monitors natively and the M1 macbook air/pro won't do that without displaylink software. I also don't want to shell out 2k for a M1 pro macbook pro. I daytrade so I need the 16gb of RAM to keep Thinkorswim fast.
May I ask what monitors you are running? Are you running any 4K monitors?
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Nov 23, 2021 12:36 AM
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Nov 23, 2021 12:36 AM
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May I ask what monitors you are running? Are you running any 4K monitors?
Yeah, they're both ASUS. PA279Q and PB278Q. Both 27 inch 2560 x 1440 monitors.
Nov 28, 2021 3:15 AM
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euuser1144057Nov 28, 2021 3:15 AM
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do you notice difference between 16gb and 8gb running thinkorswim?

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