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Nov 27, 2021 6:06 AM

256GB Apple Mac Mini M1 (Late 2020 Model)

$550

$699

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Connection.com has 256GB Apple Mac Mini M1 (Late 2020 Model) on sale for $549.95. Shipping is free.

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Specs/Key Features
  • Apple M1 Chip 8-Core CPU (4 performance cores & 4 efficiency cores)
  • 8GB Unified Memory
  • 256GB Solid State Drive
  • 8-core GPU
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.0
  • macOS Big Sur
    • Inputs
      • 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4
      • 2x USB A
      • 1x HDMI 2
      • 1x Gigabit Ethernet Port
      • 1x 3.5 mm Headphone Jack

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  • Price Research: Our research indicates that 256GB Apple Mac Mini M1 (Late 2020 Model) is $129 less (19% Savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $679.

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Written by nsykes81
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Connection.com has 256GB Apple Mac Mini M1 (Late 2020 Model) on sale for $549.95. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member nsykes81 for sharing this deal


Specs/Key Features
  • Apple M1 Chip 8-Core CPU (4 performance cores & 4 efficiency cores)
  • 8GB Unified Memory
  • 256GB Solid State Drive
  • 8-core GPU
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.0
  • macOS Big Sur
    • Inputs
      • 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4
      • 2x USB A
      • 1x HDMI 2
      • 1x Gigabit Ethernet Port
      • 1x 3.5 mm Headphone Jack

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Price Research: Our research indicates that 256GB Apple Mac Mini M1 (Late 2020 Model) is $129 less (19% Savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $679.

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Written by nsykes81

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flyingmonkey
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I rather get it from Costco for a bit more. Costco Is easier to deal with for any issues or returns.
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RazorConcepts
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Connection is legit but they are more of a business to business company with old school order processing. One time I had to call them to get my order procssed.
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Hrshycro
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If you're on macOS Monterey, you are probably experiencing the memory leak bug, however, the OS will consume any empty memory as it sees fit, and reduce consumption as you open more and more tabs in Chrome. I have a 8gb base model MBA, and a Chrome tab whore, and have never seen the 8gb more than medium compression in Activity Monitor. I have almost as many tabs open as I do on my iMac with 32gb of memory and MBA is still far faster (probably due to all SSD).

Plus, if you look up the 16 vs 32gb memory comparison videos on YouTube of the new MBPs, there's literally no difference unless you're trying to do everything else anddd edit an 8k video file.
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Nov 27, 2021 6:20 AM
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RazorConceptsNov 27, 2021 6:20 AM
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Connection is legit but they are more of a business to business company with old school order processing. One time I had to call them to get my order procssed.
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Nov 27, 2021 6:21 AM
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pusti1Nov 27, 2021 6:21 AM
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Fantastic deal. What's the catch?
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Nov 27, 2021 6:23 AM
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nsykes81
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Nov 27, 2021 6:23 AM
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Quote from pusti1 View quoted comment :
Fantastic deal. What's the catch?
Nothing that I can tell. Free Ground shipping as well.
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Nov 27, 2021 6:24 AM
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pusti1Nov 27, 2021 6:24 AM
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Quote from nsykes81 View quoted comment :
Nothing that I can tell. Free Ground shipping as well.
Wow. I really wish I didn't buy the MacBook Air for 900 after tax last month :/
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Nov 27, 2021 6:25 AM
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flyingmonkeyNov 27, 2021 6:25 AM
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I rather get it from Costco for a bit more. Costco Is easier to deal with for any issues or returns.
Last edited by flyingmonkey November 26, 2021 at 10:28 PM.
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Nov 27, 2021 6:28 AM
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nsykes81
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Nov 27, 2021 6:28 AM
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Quote from flyingmonkey View quoted comment :
I rather get it from Costco for a bit more. Costco Is easier to deal with for any issues or returns.
I love Costco as well but $50 less is significant if this checks out completely right?
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Nov 27, 2021 6:35 AM
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pusti1Nov 27, 2021 6:35 AM
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Quote from flyingmonkey View quoted comment :
I rather get it from Costco for a bit more. Costco Is easier to deal with for any issues or returns.
This with Apple care plus or another 3rd party insurance will likely be the same price as Costco with their typical discount. Right?
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Nov 27, 2021 6:52 AM
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tukieboyNov 27, 2021 6:52 AM
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This is a legit company and deal. This seems to be part of their annual Black Friday Sale. I purchased an IPad from them last BF and had no problems. They have some nice deals this year - all with limited quantities.

https://www.connection.com/promot...liday-sale
Nov 27, 2021 6:56 AM
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wiredscholarNov 27, 2021 6:56 AM
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Also No tax for CA!

edit: in the place order it did charge for tax
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Nov 27, 2021 7:03 AM
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wiredscholarNov 27, 2021 7:03 AM
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Also No tax for CA!
Sorry in the place order it did charge for tax Frown
Nov 27, 2021 7:41 AM
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nick79Nov 27, 2021 7:41 AM
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Is this 8 or 7 graphics cores?
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Nov 27, 2021 7:44 AM
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CongchenCNov 27, 2021 7:44 AM
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Quote from nick79 View quoted comment :
Is this 8 or 7 graphics cores?
I believe it is 8
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Nov 27, 2021 7:44 AM
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FrapGiabbyNov 27, 2021 7:44 AM
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I own this and advise against the 8GB model. The OS itself seems to consume 5-6GB. Chrome browser with several tabs open takes up another 1+GB. Which leaves you with a machine that's swapping memory to SSD constantly, resulting in noticeable lag. I was even getting stuttering music playback with this basic usecase. Terrible decision by Apple to build an 8GB Mx machine. When you're not maxing out memory, the fantastic M1 shines ... but you're buying a complete system. I expected much better from Apple on this one.
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Nov 27, 2021 7:52 AM
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HrshycroNov 27, 2021 7:52 AM
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Quote from nick79 View quoted comment :
Is this 8 or 7 graphics cores?
8. Only the MBA base model has the 7 core, something I only realized recently when I looked up the stock mini configs on the Apple website.

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Nov 27, 2021 7:56 AM
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HrshycroNov 27, 2021 7:56 AM
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Quote from flapjabby View quoted comment :
I own this and advise against the 8GB model. The OS itself seems to consume 5-6GB. Chrome browser with several tabs open takes up another 1+GB. Which leaves you with a machine that's swapping memory to SSD constantly, resulting in noticeable lag. I was even getting stuttering music playback with this basic usecase. Terrible decision by Apple to build an 8GB Mx machine. When you're not maxing out memory, the fantastic M1 shines ... but you're buying a complete system. I expected much better from Apple on this one.
If you're on macOS Monterey, you are probably experiencing the memory leak bug, however, the OS will consume any empty memory as it sees fit, and reduce consumption as you open more and more tabs in Chrome. I have a 8gb base model MBA, and a Chrome tab whore, and have never seen the 8gb more than medium compression in Activity Monitor. I have almost as many tabs open as I do on my iMac with 32gb of memory and MBA is still far faster (probably due to all SSD).

Plus, if you look up the 16 vs 32gb memory comparison videos on YouTube of the new MBPs, there's literally no difference unless you're trying to do everything else anddd edit an 8k video file.
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