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Apple Mac mini Desktop M2 Chip 8GB Memory 256GB SSD (Latest Model) Silver MMFJ3LL/A - $499

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M2 chip for exceptional speed and performance

8-core CPU packs up to 18 percent faster performance to fly through everyday tasks¹

10-core GPU with up to 35 percent faster performance for graphics-intensive apps and games¹

16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning

From 8GB up to 24GB of unified memory, so everything you do is fast and fluid

Superfast SSD storage launches apps and opens files in an instant

Supports up to two displays

Advanced cooling system sustains outstanding performance

Fast Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity²

Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one HDMI port, two USB-A ports, headphone jack, Gigabit or 10Gb Ethernet

Ultracompact 7.7-inch-square design in silver

macOS Ventura gives you powerful new ways to get more done, share, and collaborate—across all your Apple devices

Configurable options are available.

¹Compared with previous generation.

²Wi‑Fi 6E not available in China mainland. Requires macOS 13.2 or later in Japan.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/appl...Id=6427500
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M2 chip for exceptional speed and performance

8-core CPU packs up to 18 percent faster performance to fly through everyday tasks¹

10-core GPU with up to 35 percent faster performance for graphics-intensive apps and games¹

16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning

From 8GB up to 24GB of unified memory, so everything you do is fast and fluid

Superfast SSD storage launches apps and opens files in an instant

Supports up to two displays

Advanced cooling system sustains outstanding performance

Fast Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity²

Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one HDMI port, two USB-A ports, headphone jack, Gigabit or 10Gb Ethernet

Ultracompact 7.7-inch-square design in silver

macOS Ventura gives you powerful new ways to get more done, share, and collaborate—across all your Apple devices

Configurable options are available.

¹Compared with previous generation.

²Wi‑Fi 6E not available in China mainland. Requires macOS 13.2 or later in Japan.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/appl...Id=6427500

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Dec 17, 2023
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TenseSink6569
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Dec 17, 2023
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What's a good monitor to go with this?
Dec 17, 2023
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Dec 17, 2023
gcrack
Dec 17, 2023
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Quote from TenseSink6569 :
What's a good monitor to go with this?
Obviously the Studio XDR monitor.

But seriously, this has a few suggestions (they're for the MacBook pro but would work for this too) and they actually lead with the Studio monitor. But paying 3x the price of the computer for the screen might be excessive.

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/re...acbook-pro
Dec 17, 2023
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Dec 17, 2023
spec2
Dec 17, 2023
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Quote from TenseSink6569 :
What's a good monitor to go with this?
This ASUS [[URL="https] is good for the money.

But honestly, if you are going to spend $800 total you might as well just spend $900 on an M2 MacBook Air and get portability unless you need a big screen.
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Dec 17, 2023
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Dec 17, 2023
chetan.pungoti
Dec 17, 2023
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I bought a Samsung m8 and have been happy
Dec 17, 2023
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Dec 17, 2023
chetan.pungoti
Dec 17, 2023
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Quote from TenseSink6569 :
What's a good monitor to go with this?
Samsung m8 is pretty good for the price
Original Poster
Dec 17, 2023
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bryan305
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Dec 17, 2023
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Combine with this other deal to save another ~$65. https://slickdeals.net/share/ipad_app/t/17173606
Dec 18, 2023
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jerms
Dec 18, 2023
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Is 8gb of ram sustainable for 10 years?

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Dec 18, 2023
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runner0382
Dec 18, 2023
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Quote from jerms :
Is 8gb of ram sustainable for 10 years?
With the M2, I think it is for web browsing and email and light use. Bought one for the grandparents and it's snappy, but so is anything right after you buy it.
Dec 18, 2023
155 Posts
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Dec 18, 2023
awakeintheashes
Dec 18, 2023
155 Posts
Quote from TenseSink6569 :
What's a good monitor to go with this?
Dell S2722QC is what I purchased for my M2 mini. No issues for me and plenty of inputs, too.
Dec 18, 2023
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Dec 18, 2023
batesokc
Dec 18, 2023
349 Posts
Question: I have a Meta Quest 3 and I'm an Apple guy. Would this Mac Mini be good to use if I want a 'portable' hard drive and operating system and no monitors and just want to use it with my Quest 3 and stream it to the Quest and utilize one of the apps that give you multiple virtual monitors?
Dec 18, 2023
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Dec 18, 2023
reaperman
Dec 18, 2023
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Quote from TenseSink6569 :
What's a good monitor to go with this?
IT really depends on your needs. For a casual user any name brand 4k monitor should work well. There are many between $2-300 to choose from that would do just fine.
Dec 18, 2023
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Dec 18, 2023
YouDontNeedIt
Dec 18, 2023
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Quote from TenseSink6569 :
What's a good monitor to go with this?
Literally any monitor that is good with any other computer.

How about the LG 27UL500-W? That seems like a reasonable match for this base model Mini.
Dec 18, 2023
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Dec 18, 2023
EdwardK1919
Dec 18, 2023
207 Posts
Why make a machine that can no longer be upgraded and saddle it with a meager 8GB of RAM in 2023 and still sell it at 1990's prices?
Let's Go Apple!!
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Dec 18, 2023
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Dec 18, 2023
sd_King
Dec 18, 2023
336 Posts
Quote from runner0382 :
With the M2, I think it is for web browsing and email and light use. Bought one for the grandparents and it's snappy, but so is anything right after you buy it.
Even for web browsing, when there are multiple tabs open with good amount of graphics, videos, it uses lot of memory, but swap memory is good and fast
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bryan305
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Quote from jerms :
Is 8gb of ram sustainable for 10 years?
nobody is buying desktops for 10 year use.

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