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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To get disk access on par with M1 you need to pay $200 to upgrade to 512gb ($799 or $699)
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I do a lot of large file transfers. M1 dual-chip is 60% faster than M2 single-chip.
fun fact - Costco won't sell you the display units. those have to go back to Apple - I'm sure they end up in the refurb store. I tried to get the display in my store for $299.
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If M2 is supported for. X number of years.
then
M1 is supported for X -1 number of years.
This should help in making the decision...
my biggest peeve with these computers is the fixed 8GB RAM, which is 2023 should be against the law. My 2013 iMac came with 8GB.. just the 2012 iMac before that. But apple thinks even after putting 8GB standard in Macs for the past 11 years... there is no need for additional memory.
M2 average 1200 to 1400 mb/s
Big difference.
M2 average 1200 to 1400 mb/s
Big difference.
That is for large files, not how most people use a small drive computer. The speed difference running the os, loading programs and viewing photos is minimal. HOWEVER, 8GB is much much more limiting.
M2 average 1200 to 1400 mb/s
Big difference.
I've never owned a Mac device.
Reading some of the back and forth in this thread, it makes me think I shouldn't get this M1 device. If it won't be supported in a few years or they throttle the speed, I'd be disappointed, as I want something that draws little power and I can just leave it on to run for months/years on end with little to no fuss.
I'm still trying to determine whether this would be a good purchase for me.
I've never owned a Mac device.
Reading some of the back and forth in this thread, it makes me think I shouldn't get this M1 device. If it won't be supported in a few years or they throttle the speed, I'd be disappointed, as I want something that draws little power and I can just leave it on to run for months/years on end with little to no fuss.
I'm still trying to determine whether this would be a good purchase for me.
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