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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 6, 2023
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dclive
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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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Deal_Hunter_X
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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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dclive
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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.
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kmsimpson
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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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chuck4rooke
Sep 6, 2023
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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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dclive
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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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Viovoxal
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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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dclive
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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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frumply
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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.
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YouDontNeedIt
Sep 6, 2023
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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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whiskershire_sauce
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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.

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chuck4rooke
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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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nicedog
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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?
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chuck4rooke
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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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nicedog
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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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