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Apple Mac mini (Early 2023) M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD $499 + Free Shipping at PC Richard & Son

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Not as amazing as the Apple education discount as there is no $100 Apple gift card, but for those who are not edu qualified, not bad.

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Not as amazing as the Apple education discount as there is no $100 Apple gift card, but for those who are not edu qualified, not bad.

https://www.pcrichard.com/apple-m...3LL-A.html

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Sep 06, 2023 12:06 AM
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dcliveSep 06, 2023 12:06 AM
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But note that in the USA, Apple doesn't enforce Edu Store purchases. Yes, you have to state you are in Edu program (there are a few stipulations), but if you can ethically click that, you can get a M2 Mini for $499 and get a $100 gift card.

Better for many, you can also configure it with 16GB, and get the same $100 gift card.

That, particularly the ability to configure it AND get both discounts, is compelling.
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Sep 06, 2023 01:21 PM
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Deal_Hunter_XSep 06, 2023 01:21 PM
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Quote from dclive :
But note that in the USA, Apple doesn't enforce Edu Store purchases. Yes, you have to state you are in Edu program (there are a few stipulations), but if you can ethically click that, you can get a M2 Mini for $499 and get a $100 gift card.

Better for many, you can also configure it with 16GB, and get the same $100 gift card.

That, particularly the ability to configure it AND get both discounts, is compelling.
They do verify ID in store unfortunately.
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Sep 06, 2023 01:38 PM
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dcliveSep 06, 2023 01:38 PM
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Quote from Deal_Hunter_X :
They do verify ID in store unfortunately.
Some have seen this, some not. The obvious answer is simply to buy it online, and either pick up in store (no checks) or have it delivered. No issues.
Sep 06, 2023 01:48 PM
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kmsimpsonSep 06, 2023 01:48 PM
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Quote from Deal_Hunter_X :
They do verify ID in store unfortunately.
They are not supposed to because the discount is also applicable to someone buying for a student without the student present. If they are asking for proof, you may want to speak to the manager.
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Sep 06, 2023 01:58 PM
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chuck4rookeSep 06, 2023 01:58 PM
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How future proof will this thing be with only 8 GB RAM with no option to upgrade?
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Sep 06, 2023 02:00 PM
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dcliveSep 06, 2023 02:00 PM
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Quote from chuck4rooke :
How future proof will this thing be with only 8 GB RAM with no option to upgrade?
Again, go to the Apple Edu Store, upgrade it to anything you wish.

But most people will be plenty happy with 8GB.
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Sep 06, 2023 02:42 PM
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ViovoxalSep 06, 2023 02:42 PM
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Quote from chuck4rooke :
How future proof will this thing be with only 8 GB RAM with no option to upgrade?
I have 8GB on my MacBook which still works fine, although I only do light tasks on it. I purchased it in 2020, but I would absolutely not buy an 8GB machine in 2023. I'd say you want 16GB or more at this point at a minimum if you're thinking at all about future proofing.
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Sep 06, 2023 02:55 PM
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dcliveSep 06, 2023 02:55 PM
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Quote from Viovoxal :
I have 8GB on my MacBook which still works fine, although I only do light tasks on it. I purchased it in 2020, but I would absolutely not buy an 8GB machine in 2023. I'd say you want 16GB or more at this point at a minimum if you're thinking at all about future proofing.
Which 2020 Macbook?
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Sep 06, 2023 03:52 PM
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frumplySep 06, 2023 03:52 PM
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I agree. Got a m1 air 8gb and periodically I need to close some apps etc. it's still great but I would consider 16gb especially for any serious usage.
Sep 06, 2023 04:12 PM
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YouDontNeedItSep 06, 2023 04:12 PM
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Quote from chuck4rooke :
How future proof will this thing be with only 8 GB RAM with no option to upgrade?
The future proofing works out really well with these

...for Apple
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Sep 06, 2023 06:23 PM
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whiskershire_sauceSep 06, 2023 06:23 PM
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Quote from chuck4rooke :
How future proof will this thing be with only 8 GB RAM with no option to upgrade?
depends on what u doing..
my wife uses 8gb ram mba, with like 20-50 chrome tabs on, no real issues.. 2+ years old
her usage is basically browser.

Sep 06, 2023 06:48 PM
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chuck4rookeSep 06, 2023 06:48 PM
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Quote from whiskershire_sauce :
depends on what u doing..
my wife uses 8gb ram mba, with like 20-50 chrome tabs on, no real issues.. 2+ years old
her usage is basically browser.
My question is not what I'm doing with it today, but 5-10 years from now. I have a late 2012 mac mini that I was able to bring back to life by adding some RAM several years ago. But I can't with this model. It makes me want to just buy a used 2018 so I can at least upgrade it when I want.
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Sep 06, 2023 06:51 PM
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Quote from chuck4rooke :
My question is not what I'm doing with it today, but 5-10 years from now. I have a late 2012 mac mini that I was able to bring back to life by adding some RAM several years ago. But I can't with this model. It makes me want to just buy a used 2018 so I can at least upgrade it when I want.
You probably have never owned an apple silicon chip mac?
Sep 06, 2023 06:56 PM
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chuck4rookeSep 06, 2023 06:56 PM
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Quote from nicedog :
You probably have never owned an apple silicon chip mac?
I have not. I'm used to PCs where you can upgrade what you want. But my wife likes macs.
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Sep 06, 2023 06:59 PM
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Sep 06, 2023 06:59 PM
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Quote from chuck4rooke :
I have not. I'm used to PCs where you can upgrade what you want. But my wife likes macs.
then you should get this, it'll change your life
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