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Nov 26, 2021 1:54 PM

Apple Mac mini (I3/8GB/256GB) - $429

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• 3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 Quad-Core (8th Gen)
• 8GB of 2666 MHz DDR4 RAM
• Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630
• 256GB PCIe SSD
• 1 x Gigabit Ethernet Port
• Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Bluetooth 5.0
• 4 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) Ports
• 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A | 1 x HDMI 2.0
• macOS

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• 3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 Quad-Core (8th Gen)
• 8GB of 2666 MHz DDR4 RAM
• Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630
• 256GB PCIe SSD
• 1 x Gigabit Ethernet Port
• Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Bluetooth 5.0
• 4 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) Ports
• 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A | 1 x HDMI 2.0
• macOS

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Nov 26, 2021 1:57 PM
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Nov 26, 2021 2:09 PM
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jimmyco2008Nov 26, 2021 2:09 PM
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2018 if it's an i3
Nov 26, 2021 2:10 PM
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JimmdeanNov 26, 2021 2:10 PM
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Quote from ImaPuppy View quoted comment :
Early 2020 for those wondering.
2018 actually…. this has been lower and probably will be again.

too close to M1 deals at this price.
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Nov 26, 2021 2:11 PM
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jimmyco2008Nov 26, 2021 2:11 PM
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I just sold mine. Runs macOS and Windows 10/11 (with TPM check bypass) but won't run Linux without severe hassle and won't run it on the internal SSD, must use an external drive for Linux. I was never able to get that to work though.
Nov 26, 2021 2:14 PM
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robertw477Nov 26, 2021 2:14 PM
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This is an old machine with an I3 for that price? The M1 Mini can be had for 599 and will be a much better machine.
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Nov 26, 2021 2:14 PM
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FNwozNov 26, 2021 2:14 PM
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M1 or bust.
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Nov 26, 2021 2:14 PM
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vnangiaNov 26, 2021 2:14 PM
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Good price if you don't mind the limitations and likely limited lifespan given the switch to ARM. Might make a decent Plex server on MacOS now and Linux later — the UHD 630 can handle something like 4-5 4K transcodes simultaneously, though HDR to SDR tonemapping remains a challenge for Plex.
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Nov 26, 2021 2:22 PM
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BearxorNov 26, 2021 2:22 PM
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Quote from ImaPuppy View quoted comment :
Early 2020 for those wondering.
You're technically correct. The last generation intel mac mini's were released in 2018 and there was a refresh in early 2020 where the only change made was to move the base model i3 storage from 128GB to 256GB.
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Nov 26, 2021 2:23 PM
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un_plugNov 26, 2021 2:23 PM
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Quote from FNwoz View quoted comment :
M1 or bust.
Have to agree, better to spend more for the M1 version- unless you are looking at dual boot with windows or other application for this.
Nov 26, 2021 2:23 PM
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SlickEnWNov 26, 2021 2:23 PM
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The intel macs are ok and these are compatible with Radeon eGPU. However I would definitely grab on an M1 Mac unless you have an application that needs intel. The performance difference is incredible.
Nov 26, 2021 2:28 PM
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applehunterNov 26, 2021 2:28 PM
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Quote from SlickEnW View quoted comment :
The intel macs are ok and these are compatible with Radeon eGPU. However I would definitely grab on an M1 Mac unless you have an application that needs intel. The performance difference is incredible.
Agree I wouldn't buy an iMac or an iPad Pro w/o the M1 chip right now.
Nov 26, 2021 2:32 PM
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FalqonNov 26, 2021 2:32 PM
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Quote from un_plug View quoted comment :
Have to agree, better to spend more for the M1 version- unless you are looking at dual boot with windows or other application for this.
Yeah, I keep waiting for some big improvements to VMware to boot up x86 kali well. Doesn't look like it's going to happen.

That being said, I can't imagine recommending this just because historically people buy Mac to get great long term support. That may not happen as well with x86 macs.
Nov 26, 2021 2:43 PM
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jman985Nov 26, 2021 2:43 PM
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is RAM and/or SSD upgradable?
Nov 26, 2021 2:56 PM
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whiskershire_sauceNov 26, 2021 2:56 PM
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at 300, id definitely bite; perfect as a htpc

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Nov 26, 2021 3:16 PM
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suprenNov 26, 2021 3:16 PM
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just used $75 paypal promo deal (from last month) and got it for $350!!
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