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expiredRelaxedMask8020 posted Jun 03, 2023 05:35 PM

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

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PC Connection has Apple Mac Mini Compact Computer w/ Apple M1 Chip (Late 2020 Model, MGNR3LL/A) on sale for $399. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member RelaxedMask8020 for finding this deal.
  • Note: Temporarily Out-of-Stock but available to order.
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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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is slightly ($0.97) less than a popular (+124) March Frontpage deal.
  • Please refer to the Forum Thread for further discussion regarding this deal.

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Written by RelaxedMask8020
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PC Connection has Apple Mac Mini Compact Computer w/ Apple M1 Chip (Late 2020 Model, MGNR3LL/A) on sale for $399. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member RelaxedMask8020 for finding this deal.
  • Note: Temporarily Out-of-Stock but available to order.
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 StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is slightly ($0.97) less than a popular (+124) March Frontpage deal.
  • Please refer to the Forum Thread for further discussion regarding this deal.

Original Post

Written by RelaxedMask8020

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jcrandall6
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So the M1 Mac Mini could make sense for some users over the M2, if they don't do things graphic intensive. The M1 has full speed storage, while the M2 base version storage is half the speed of the M1. They switched to a single chip for the 256GB versus using two 128GB chips. Processor speed is in the 15% range faster. Graphics gets two more cores. $100 savings versus the M2 education or refurb $499 price. Tough call for me but I took the older M1 for the 20% savings. May be the right call for some users, but there is a summary on the $100 difference.
wsush
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Can i upgrade the mini pc to a Mac?
StevenS5131
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I know some people poopoo Macs for any number of reasons. I got a Mac mini m1 a bit after launch, used it for a year, them sold it and built a gaming desktop. I lost almost no money on resale. It's a slick little package. If you haven't played in the Mac ecosystem for a couple of decades, pick up a Mac mini and take it for a whirl. You might like it, and if you don't, sell it. Chalk it up to a few bucks on an interesting experience.

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Jun 05, 2023 04:03 PM
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euuser1398928Jun 05, 2023 04:03 PM
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Great price. Faster than the newer M2 version due to Apple using a slower storage configuration
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Jun 05, 2023 04:25 PM
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JuicedDealsJun 05, 2023 04:25 PM
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Quote from Elon69 :
buy and return if needed. The new macs would be at least $499 which was the best deal for starter Mac Mini. I think could wishfull thinking on the brand new mac mini though. 15" AIR is supposed to be Star but rumors of new models for MacPro/Studio showed up in code.
Good point. I looked at PC Connection's return policy: 15% restocking fee (unopened or opened), return shipping paid by buyer. Not great, but they're not primarily selling to individuals, so it's understandable.
Jun 05, 2023 04:25 PM
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JuicedDealsJun 05, 2023 04:25 PM
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Bah, submission errored out and submitted reply twice.
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Jun 05, 2023 04:27 PM
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mbaciJun 05, 2023 04:27 PM
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Seems like a nice deal. Thinking of getting one for my sister for her phd, but not urgent. Are we hodling the lime for this to get cheaper? I keep seeing deals for mac minis but not able to keep up with the trend.
Jun 05, 2023 04:29 PM
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ThirstyCruzJun 05, 2023 04:29 PM
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Costco has this for $299?? Where
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Jun 05, 2023 04:31 PM
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HappyDome8591Jun 05, 2023 04:31 PM
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Quote from StevenS5131 :
I got a Mac mini m1 a bit after launch, used it for a year, them sold it and built a gaming desktop. I lost almost no money on resale. It's a slick little package. If you haven't played in the Mac ecosystem for a couple of decades, pick up a Mac mini and take it for a whirl. You might like it, and if you don't, sell it. Chalk it up to a few bucks on an interesting experience.
You could have said:

I got an RTX 3070 in early 2021, used it for a year, sold it at a premium in early 2022. It is a nice little card. If you have never owned an NVidia card, try it. If you don't like it, sell it for a premium.

I bought a Tesla model 3 in early 2021, used it for a year, sold it and earned a few thousand in early 2022. It is an interesting car. If you haven't tried an electric car, pick it up. If you don't like it, sell it for a premium.

I think the common thing between your recommendation and my theoretical situations are that we need to invent a time machine to go back to early 2021.

(In seriousness, not that this isn't a good price for a Mac Mini, just pointing out that your experience offers not a lot of support due to being in a different timeframe. In fact, if you kept your Mini for 2 years instead of 1, you would have seen a significant loss of value in its resale)
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Jun 05, 2023 04:31 PM
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HappyDome8591Jun 05, 2023 04:31 PM
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Quote from mbaci :
Seems like a nice deal. Thinking of getting one for my sister for her phd, but not urgent. Are we hodling the lime for this to get cheaper? I keep seeing deals for mac minis but not able to keep up with the trend.
This is now the clearance season for the M1 Mini. So deals can be higher or lower depending on whether you can find stock at the right time. You can have one of a lifetime deals with clearance, but they are either in store or with very limited quantities.

The M2 Mini won't hit clearance until the M3 is out, which will likely be between late 2024 and late 2025. Without clearance, the sales will be $500 but won't go lower.

So I think you should jump in if you think the price is right. Because it might be difficult to find another clearance.

Quote from ThirstyCruz :
Costco has this for $299?? Where
Probably an in-store clearance deal. Which would be out of stock for most stores.
Last edited by HappyDome8591 June 5, 2023 at 09:37 AM.

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Jun 05, 2023 05:05 PM
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MisterJonsonJun 05, 2023 05:05 PM
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Quote from jmandawg :
Can you run any other OS on these? Seems like nice hardware, but not really invested in the apple echo system.
Asahi Linux runs natively: https://asahilinux.org/
Jun 05, 2023 05:10 PM
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BryceJ5431Jun 05, 2023 05:10 PM
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Quote from Hank77 :
Hold off till WWDC to see if the price drops even more...
Not a bad idea but these are well sought after. I doubt the price will drop more.
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tqlla3k
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Jun 05, 2023 05:11 PM
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What are the downsides of plugging a USB-C ssd into the computer, vs having a TB built in?

Can you still back up your phone, or run VMs on the USB-C SSD?
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Jun 05, 2023 05:13 PM
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BryceJ5431Jun 05, 2023 05:13 PM
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Quote from jmandawg :
Can you run any other OS on these? Seems like nice hardware, but not really invested in the apple echo system.
The point of apple making the chip is so their is can take advantage of every feature of that chip to make the system faster.
Jun 05, 2023 05:21 PM
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vsauceJun 05, 2023 05:21 PM
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It took 3 years for the M2 to come out. And the M2 has been as low as 500 just last month. There aren't gonna be any further price drops until late 2024
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Jun 05, 2023 05:25 PM
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JuicedDealsJun 05, 2023 05:25 PM
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Quote from BryceJ5431 :
Not a bad idea but these are well sought after. I doubt the price will drop more.
Updated studio and pro, 15" air, so time to pull the trigger! 10GBe model for $30 more seems to be a great deal.
Jun 05, 2023 05:34 PM
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TechSlickDealerJun 05, 2023 05:34 PM
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8gb kills the deal.
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Jun 05, 2023 05:48 PM
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Doug5421Jun 05, 2023 05:48 PM
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Anyone ever replicate the CostCo deal?
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