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expiredLaotzu3 posted Mar 03, 2023 11:16 PM

Select Costco Stores: Apple Mac Mini: M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (Late 2020 Model)

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$400

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Select Costco Wholesale Stores (link for reference only) [store locator] offer Costco Members: Apple Mac Mini Compact Computer w/ Apple M1 Chip (Late 2020 Model, MGNR3LL/A) on closeout for $399.97 valid for In-Store Purchase Only where stock permits (request item # 1486314).

Thanks to community member Laotzu3 for finding this deal.
  • Note: Inventory availability nay vary by location.

Specs:
  • Apple M1 Octa-Core Processor (4x high-performance + 4x high-efficiency)
  • 8-Core Integrated GPU
  • 8GB RAM (onboard)
  • 256GB Integrated NVMe PCIe Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax WiFi 6 / Bluetooth 5.0
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
    • 2x Thunderbolt 3 USB Type C (supports DisplayPort / HDMI / VGA & Power Delivery)
    • 1x HDMI 2.0 (output)
    • 1x 3.5 mm Headphone
    • 1x Ethernet

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  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid at participating locations while supplies last.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,423 customer reviews.
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Select Costco Wholesale Stores (link for reference only) [store locator] offer Costco Members: Apple Mac Mini Compact Computer w/ Apple M1 Chip (Late 2020 Model, MGNR3LL/A) on closeout for $399.97 valid for In-Store Purchase Only where stock permits (request item # 1486314).

Thanks to community member Laotzu3 for finding this deal.
  • Note: Inventory availability nay vary by location.

Specs:
  • Apple M1 Octa-Core Processor (4x high-performance + 4x high-efficiency)
  • 8-Core Integrated GPU
  • 8GB RAM (onboard)
  • 256GB Integrated NVMe PCIe Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax WiFi 6 / Bluetooth 5.0
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
    • 2x Thunderbolt 3 USB Type C (supports DisplayPort / HDMI / VGA & Power Delivery)
    • 1x HDMI 2.0 (output)
    • 1x 3.5 mm Headphone
    • 1x Ethernet

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid at participating locations while supplies last.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,423 customer reviews.
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for further discussion regarding this deal.

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Laotzu3
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According to most reports M2 is 20% faster but it's disk access is 50% slower while the price is 33% more.

To get disk access on par with M1 you need to pay $200 to upgrade to 512gb ($799 or $699)
Laotzu3
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Recent mac's are not upgradeable in either ram or sdd unfortunately.
chi
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There's a slow SSD controversy on the M2 base models. The M1 base models have 2 SSDs while the M2 base models have only 1 SSD so there can be data bottlenecks.

https://youtu.be/bF_Lbdqfowo

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Mar 04, 2023 06:21 PM
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intence01Mar 04, 2023 06:21 PM
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Quote from sshapiro63 :
This is true. I have an M1 Mac Mini and an M1 MacBook Air. The Mini is hooked up to three monitors: one via the built-in HDMI port, one via a USB-C to HDMI adapter, and one via a DisplayLink adapter. The first two outputs are native (Apple supported) solutions, but the DisplayLink is a workaround that requires additional software from Synaptics:

https://www.synaptics.com/product...oads/macos
I believe the new M2 Pro chips can support more external displays now:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213503
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Mar 04, 2023 06:31 PM
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JimmdeanMar 04, 2023 06:31 PM
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Quote from intence01 :
Apple changed the game with the M1, super fast, low power consumption etc.

When I did build a few Hackintoshes, I realized it really wasn't worth the time/hassle. Things just stop working randomly, have to do weird updates all the time. It's fun for a hobby, but considering a MacBook air is $799 these days, it's not worth my time to screw around with a computer that randomly works.
I had this same experience. It's been a while, but when one minor OS update crashes your system you get wary of doing even minor updates going forward. That's no way to live.
Mar 04, 2023 06:37 PM
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onpawsMar 04, 2023 06:37 PM
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Bought 1 in the Costco Brooklyn on Hamilton ave at $400. One left now.
Mar 04, 2023 06:48 PM
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mauihdvideoMar 04, 2023 06:48 PM
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I bt one in maui they had 6 left
Mar 04, 2023 06:51 PM
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GTS550Mar 04, 2023 06:51 PM
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All Twin Cities MN locations are OOO
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tevans333Mar 04, 2023 06:55 PM
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Is there a way to check stock online?

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Mar 04, 2023 07:15 PM
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zyrstMar 04, 2023 07:15 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank zyrst

Tomorrow staples will have visa loaded card for sale without process fee. Buy $500 with chase ink card to get 5% cash back, then use it buy apple gift card in best buy to get $15 x 5 best buy egift card, then buy the $499 M2 from apple. You save $100. Same as this M1 if you are lucky to find one in store.
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Mar 04, 2023 07:31 PM
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shouthouseMar 04, 2023 07:31 PM
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Quote from TokenSid :
So people don't want to do hackintoshes anymore?
With the Apple Silicon being the way of the future, it will be pretty crap to even get it working soon.
Mar 04, 2023 08:04 PM
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CoolSeed9258Mar 04, 2023 08:04 PM
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Quote from hvcoup :
M2 mac mini is $500, any reason to go for this one over that?
I guess if you just want the cheapest Mac, 400 is an insane deal
Mar 04, 2023 09:18 PM
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JimmdeanMar 04, 2023 09:18 PM
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Quote from tevans333 :
Is there a way to check stock online?
No, but it's pretty easy to call the store and tell them you have an item number and you want to see if they show stock before driving to the store. That's quick and easy for them to look up - nicest call they'll get all day.
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Mar 04, 2023 09:22 PM
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NicspaMar 04, 2023 09:22 PM
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I was able to score the last one in N Plainfield, NJ.
Mar 04, 2023 09:23 PM
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NicspaMar 04, 2023 09:23 PM
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Quote from Jimmdean :
No, but it's pretty easy to call the store and tell them you have an item number and you want to see if they show stock before driving to the store. That's quick and easy for them to look up - nicest call they'll get all day.
Yes, call ahead and make sure there's more than 1 in stock. They count the display as store inventory. Unfortunately they can't hold the item for you though.
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GettingnowhereMar 04, 2023 09:26 PM
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Quote from hvcoup :
M2 mac mini is $500, any reason to go for this one over that?
I would usually argue to go with the M2. But for $100 in price difference I think it's worth it if I was getting it for my kid to replace say their raspberry pi. The pi has gotten so expensive to make any "cheap educational" sense. But that's just me.

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CaddyskackMar 04, 2023 09:34 PM
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Quote from tevans333 :
Is there a way to check stock online?
If you are willing to go through chat, they can check local stock

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