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expiredaepro | Staff posted Apr 17, 2023 10:57 AM

Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer w/ M2 Chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (2023 Model)

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Amazon has Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer w/ M2 Chip (2023 Model, MMFJ3LL/A) on sale for $499.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member aepro for finding this deal.

Note: At time of posting, delivery is set for May 15

Product Features:
  • Apple M2 Octa-Core Processor
  • 10-Core Integrated GPU
  • 8GB Unified Memory
  • 256GB Integrated NVMe PCIe Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E / Bluetooth 5.3
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x Headphone Jack
    • 1x Gigabit Ethernet

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  • About this deal:
    • This offer matches the earlier Frontpage Deal that received +59 Thumbs Up from the community.
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $50 lower (9% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $549 and higher.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 137 customer reviews.
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Amazon has Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer w/ M2 Chip (2023 Model, MMFJ3LL/A) on sale for $499.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member aepro for finding this deal.

Note: At time of posting, delivery is set for May 15

Product Features:
  • Apple M2 Octa-Core Processor
  • 10-Core Integrated GPU
  • 8GB Unified Memory
  • 256GB Integrated NVMe PCIe Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E / Bluetooth 5.3
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x Headphone Jack
    • 1x Gigabit Ethernet

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer matches the earlier Frontpage Deal that received +59 Thumbs Up from the community.
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $50 lower (9% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $549 and higher.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 137 customer reviews.
  • About this store:
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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RickyBobby26
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No. No user replaceable memory or storage on these.
collinpark
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New Mac arch uses unified memory, ram is on the silicon itself if I am not mistaken
nutsack
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M2 Pro Mac mini is also $200 off for $1099. Great deal if you need the extra ram, storage, GPU.

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Apr 18, 2023 06:11 AM
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BatmansplumberApr 18, 2023 06:11 AM
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Quote from phatparents :
Reminder: Discover card is accepted at Costco.com and gives 5% cashback at warehouse stores this quarter.
Pepperidge Farms remembers!
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Apr 18, 2023 06:19 AM
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dlpowered89Apr 18, 2023 06:19 AM
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People think they need more ram than they actually need. We have come a long way since the RAM + hard disk era where the cost was extremely expensive when a cache miss happens. With the SSD now offering much lower latency and high throughput, it will be ok to have a few misses.

Having said that, I am not saying cache misses are good, but is it worth spending closer to half the cost of this machine for the next 8GB of RAM? For average users, hell no. Get this and save your money for next time when the machine actually becomes unusable.
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Apr 18, 2023 06:20 AM
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easybeartApr 18, 2023 06:20 AM
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Can this do Minecraft 1440p 144hz?
Apr 18, 2023 06:52 AM
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JakedUpApr 18, 2023 06:52 AM
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Been wanting one of these for years, but can't justify buying the next model up for an extra $600 just to get 16GB of RAM. That should be standard, or $100 upgrade at the most.
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Apr 18, 2023 07:14 AM
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kevinaaaApr 18, 2023 07:14 AM
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Quote from dlpowered89 :
People think they need more ram than they actually need. We have come a long way since the RAM + hard disk era where the cost was extremely expensive when a cache miss happens. With the SSD now offering much lower latency and high throughput, it will be ok to have a few misses.

Having said that, I am not saying cache misses are good, but is it worth spending closer to half the cost of this machine for the next 8GB of RAM? For average users, hell no. Get this and save your money for next time when the machine actually becomes unusable.
Whoever want to pay for the 16GB definitely are not average users.
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Apr 18, 2023 09:25 AM
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djeepApr 18, 2023 09:25 AM
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Only two Thunderbolt ports on this 🤮 the 2018 model had four thunderbolt ports on every model. If you want the full set of four thunderbolt you need the Pro model i think
Apr 18, 2023 09:27 AM
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djeepApr 18, 2023 09:27 AM
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Quote from dlpowered89 :
People think they need more ram than they actually need. We have come a long way since the RAM + hard disk era where the cost was extremely expensive when a cache miss happens. With the SSD now offering much lower latency and high throughput, it will be ok to have a few misses.

Having said that, I am not saying cache misses are good, but is it worth spending closer to half the cost of this machine for the next 8GB of RAM? For average users, hell no. Get this and save your money for next time when the machine actually becomes unusable.
Come on dude, you know this is BS. Get the 16GB version and stop worrying about memory
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Apr 18, 2023 09:31 AM
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djeepApr 18, 2023 09:31 AM
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Quote from GeorgieF :
Sorry for my ignorance, do I need an apple monitor to use with this hd? I'm about to bite the bullet and buy a new laptop or pc and it's been so long I'm feeling kind of lost.
You don't but i would highly recommend a modern quality monitor (that other people using Mac's reviewed positively) with a USB-C or Thunderbolt connection. I use this one with all of my Macs via USB-C; https://www.samsung.com/us/comput...800ujnxgo/

I had issues with some newer Mac's using this and other monitors over HDMI
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Apr 18, 2023 11:07 AM
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Quote from MaKlounkee :
Costco once again matched Amazon's sale price.

https://www.costco.com/mac-mini-%...43144.html
Costco matched Amazon's price? 😂
Apr 18, 2023 11:07 AM
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nick79Apr 18, 2023 11:07 AM
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this kind of price on an Apple computer with the modern-day silicon let's you in on an open secret of what 8Gb is good for - even now, let alone in a couple of years...
Apr 18, 2023 11:07 AM
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spammounApr 18, 2023 11:07 AM
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Quote from CmonZu :
A better deal over the Macbooks imo. Only thing you lose out on really is that sexy miniLED display on the new Pros and Air
The air doesn't have miniLED does it?
Apr 18, 2023 11:16 AM
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MarcM2940Apr 18, 2023 11:16 AM
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Quote from elefante72 :
Its obviously a joke. These machines are appliances, and you aren't upgrading anything in them because Apple charges 10x the cost to upgrade any component and that is where they make all their margin. They aren't making squat on these (comparatively).

BTW the RAM is not on the die, it uses UMA which means the video and compute RAM are the same in a very fast bus but it is DDR5 memory. The term is SiP which is system in a package, however I get what you are saying and this is one os Apple's many marketing terms.

I guess one can argue its the same silicone, but regardless you aren't upgrading it.
So, on top of the fact that the RAM is not expandable and is limited to 8GB forever, you're saying it's also shared with the video processing - as in no dedicated video card with its own memory? In 2023, who thinks this is a good idea?
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Apr 18, 2023 01:07 PM
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pechangoApr 18, 2023 01:07 PM
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Quote from eemee :
This is fine for 95% of people. Most PC users are used to overbuying hardware because they can. That doesn't mean its actually needed.
I'm aware, I wanted to hear his suggestion.
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pechangoApr 18, 2023 01:07 PM
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Quote from MarcM2940 :
So, on top of the fact that the RAM is not expandable and is limited to 8GB forever, you're saying it's also shared with the video processing - as in no dedicated video card with its own memory? In 2023, who thinks this is a good idea?
You must be new.
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cooidude0Apr 18, 2023 02:03 PM
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Quote from elefante72 :
Its obviously a joke. These machines are appliances, and you aren't upgrading anything in them because Apple charges 10x the cost to upgrade any component and that is where they make all their margin. They aren't making squat on these (comparatively).

BTW the RAM is not on the die, it uses UMA which means the video and compute RAM are the same in a very fast bus but it is DDR5 memory. The term is SiP which is system in a package, however I get what you are saying and this is one os Apple's many marketing terms.

I guess one can argue its the same silicone, but regardless you aren't upgrading it.
Thanks, this was helpful

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