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Mar 12, 2024 8:06 PM

Apple 2020 Mac Mini MXNG2LL/A - $399.99 “new” includes 1 year Apple Care Woot!

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Limited time deal. Amazon Prime ships free. 8GB / 512 SSD. This is the Intel version - not M1. Works for me given the additional monitor support and added ports. Closer to $1,000 new in 2020. Lowest price I've seen new with Apple Care.

https://computers.woot.com/offers...xng2ll-a-4
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Limited time deal. Amazon Prime ships free. 8GB / 512 SSD. This is the Intel version - not M1. Works for me given the additional monitor support and added ports. Closer to $1,000 new in 2020. Lowest price I've seen new with Apple Care.

https://computers.woot.com/offers...xng2ll-a-4

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Mar 12, 2024 8:35 PM
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GrenvilleMar 12, 2024 8:35 PM
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Thsi couldnt be a worse deal- Intel....wow
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Mar 12, 2024 9:56 PM
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Mar 12, 2024 9:56 PM
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While this is not for everyone, it does well for my needs. Looking to transition away from the old clunky windows desktop and into an Apple mini footprint - one that will support a 3 monitor setup for a non-power user. Mostly bookkeeping, web research and cataloging old photos. I was unable to find an alternative anywhere near this price with comparable or better specs - outside of the potentially-sketchy used marketplace. So I'm very happy to have found this new machine with the security of Amazon & 1 year of Apple Care.

Posted this in case someone else was in a similar situation.
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Mar 12, 2024 9:58 PM
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GrenvilleMar 12, 2024 9:58 PM
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Quote from bettynugs View quoted comment :
While this is not for everyone, it does well for my needs. Looking to transition away from the old clunky windows desktop and into an Apple mini footprint - one that will support a 3 monitor setup for a non-power user. Mostly bookkeeping, web research and cataloging old photos. I was unable to find an alternative anywhere near this price with comparable or better specs - outside of the potentially-sketchy used marketplace. So I'm very happy to have found this new machine with the security of Amazon & 1 year of Apple Care.

Posted this in case someone else was in a similar situation.
Except you can get An M1/M2 for less than $100 more- so its a terrible deal on an outdated platform- NO-one should buy this

please use the 30 day Woot return to return this immediately
Last edited by Grenville March 12, 2024 at 03:01 PM.
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Mar 12, 2024 11:08 PM
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dreamnalaskaMar 12, 2024 11:08 PM
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YMMV, but I have a Mac mini with an i7 chip and also have a newer mini with the M1. The M1 runs circles around the older i7…dunno why so much faster, but it is what it is…
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Mar 12, 2024 11:50 PM
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Mar 12, 2024 11:50 PM
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Quote from Grenville View quoted comment :
Except you can get An M1/M2 for less than $100 more- so its a terrible deal on an outdated platform- NO-one should buy this

please use the 30 day Woot return to return this immediately
Unfortunately the M1/M2 won't allow 3 monitors anywhere near this price. And for my uses the speed difference won't be noticeable.
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Mar 12, 2024 11:54 PM
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Mar 12, 2024 11:54 PM
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Quote from dreamnalaska View quoted comment :
YMMV, but I have a Mac mini with an i7 chip and also have a newer mini with the M1. The M1 runs circles around the older i7…dunno why so much faster, but it is what it is…
Curious if you notice the M1 running circles vs the i7 if you're just surfing in safari and opening small docs and sheets files? I'm not a gamer and I won't be using it to stream, etc…
Mar 12, 2024 11:57 PM
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GrenvilleMar 12, 2024 11:57 PM
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Quote from bettynugs View quoted comment :
Unfortunately the M1/M2 won't allow 3 monitors anywhere near this price. And for my uses the speed difference won't be noticeable.
that is true but 8gb is woeful for an intel mac and intel mac is a dead platform

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Mar 13, 2024 12:47 AM
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turns2stoneMar 13, 2024 12:47 AM
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Quote from Grenville View quoted comment :
that is true but 8gb is woeful for an intel mac and intel mac is a dead platform
You could upgrade the RAM in this one for cheap but I'd still avoid. Maybe at $100, it would be a good Plex server.
Mar 13, 2024 12:53 AM
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thund3rcatMar 13, 2024 12:53 AM
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Quote from bettynugs View quoted comment :
Curious if you notice the M1 running circles vs the i7 if you're just surfing in safari and opening small docs and sheets files? I'm not a gamer and I won't be using it to stream, etc…
8th gen intel is ancient. The current i3 would smoke both the i5/i7 Mac Mini. M1/M2 would even further the gap. Even on casual browsing, you would notice a difference.
Mar 13, 2024 1:53 AM
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GrenvilleMar 13, 2024 1:53 AM
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Quote from bettynugs View quoted comment :
While this is not for everyone, it does well for my needs. Looking to transition away from the old clunky windows desktop and into an Apple mini footprint - one that will support a 3 monitor setup for a non-power user. Mostly bookkeeping, web research and cataloging old photos. I was unable to find an alternative anywhere near this price with comparable or better specs - outside of the potentially-sketchy used marketplace. So I'm very happy to have found this new machine with the security of Amazon & 1 year of Apple Care.

Posted this in case someone else was in a similar situation.
the bigger question is why you need 3 monitors and not 2 for the uses you describe? i have 2 x 34 inch widescreen monitors and I do spreadsheets (multiple) , web , slack, calender and more windows on two monitors. you are optimizing for 3 monitors when you dont need to is my guess and going for a 4 year old inferior intel mac
Mar 13, 2024 7:13 AM
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mrmochiMar 13, 2024 7:13 AM
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This has got to be the worst deal I've seen in months.

Seriously OP?
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Mar 13, 2024 9:31 AM
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HE1Mar 13, 2024 9:31 AM
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Bwahahaha INTEL
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Mar 13, 2024 12:19 PM
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Mar 13, 2024 12:19 PM
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Quote from mrmochi View quoted comment :
This has got to be the worst deal I've seen in months.

Seriously OP?
In my defense, my objective is to move away from my current 10 year old windows tower-based config and into a more powerful, cleaner, easier iOS machine with a mini footprint. My budget is $400 and I don't use the machine to game or stream.

For me, this is a slickdeal on a new / warranted machine selling for $1,000 less than 4 years ago that checks all my boxes. Yes, if I had another $200-$300 for the M1 or M2 with a half a gig SSD that was compatible with my other hardware, that would be preferred.

I didn't expect all this negativity when sharing what worked well for me in the hopes it may help others in this unique situation. In hindsight, it's clear this isn't the correct forum to do that.
Mar 13, 2024 4:55 PM
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GrenvilleMar 13, 2024 4:55 PM
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Quote from bettynugs View quoted comment :
In my defense, my objective is to move away from my current 10 year old windows tower-based config and into a more powerful, cleaner, easier iOS machine with a mini footprint. My budget is $400 and I don't use the machine to game or stream.

For me, this is a slickdeal on a new / warranted machine selling for $1,000 less than 4 years ago that checks all my boxes. Yes, if I had another $200-$300 for the M1 or M2 with a half a gig SSD that was compatible with my other hardware, that would be preferred.

I didn't expect all this negativity when sharing what worked well for me in the hopes it may help others in this unique situation. In hindsight, it's clear this isn't the correct forum to do that.
dont take it personally. But posting a 4 year old obsolete computer claiming it was $1000+ 4 years ago isnt a slickdeal. You would be better off taking the advice of the slickdelaers and not being so defensive. It truly is a horrible deal

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Mar 13, 2024 7:28 PM
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FiveGeeA71Mar 13, 2024 7:28 PM
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Quote from bettynugs View quoted comment :
In my defense, my objective is to move away from my current 10 year old windows tower-based config and into a more powerful, cleaner, easier iOS machine with a mini footprint. My budget is $400 and I don't use the machine to game or stream.

For me, this is a slickdeal on a new / warranted machine selling for $1,000 less than 4 years ago that checks all my boxes. Yes, if I had another $200-$300 for the M1 or M2 with a half a gig SSD that was compatible with my other hardware, that would be preferred.

I didn't expect all this negativity when sharing what worked well for me in the hopes it may help others in this unique situation. In hindsight, it's clear this isn't the correct forum to do that.
Don't cry, taking constructive criticism makes you a better person. Deal not slick enough.

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