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frontpagesealingeng posted May 31, 2024 03:13 PM

Select Micro Center Stores: Apple Mac Mini (Late 2020): M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD

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$380

$550

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Microcenter has Apple Mac Mini Compact Computer w/ Apple M1 Chip (Late 2020 Model, MGNR3LL/A) on sale for $379.99. In-store purchase or pickup only (where stock permits).

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to Community Member sealingeng for finding this deal.

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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  • About this deal:
    • This price is $170 lower (30% savings) than the listed price of $549.99.
  • About this store:

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Microcenter has Apple Mac Mini Compact Computer w/ Apple M1 Chip (Late 2020 Model, MGNR3LL/A) on sale for $379.99. In-store purchase or pickup only (where stock permits).

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to Community Member sealingeng for finding this deal.

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 RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $170 lower (30% savings) than the listed price of $549.99.
  • About this store:

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Written by sealingeng

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gopher100
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Solid deal but OOS for me. You can get the M2 mini from Apple student store for $500 without any student verification required.
RyanR5412
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Can y'all put microcenter in the dang title so that I don't bother to click the bloody link
AquaPicture2620
585 Posts
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These consume so little power at idle (not to mention being very efficient under load) which make them very useful for running background tasks 24/7.

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May 31, 2024 05:08 PM
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PhuongN1949May 31, 2024 05:08 PM
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Quote from RyanR5412 :
I know, right? No way in hell I can even attempt to get to Fairfax VA to try and snag one. And I'm one state over.
1 available in Fairfax. You can hold it, but checking out online. I find that more stock is available in Rockville. Don't know which state you are in though, WV or NC.
May 31, 2024 05:13 PM
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May 31, 2024 05:18 PM
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Quote from RyanR5412 :
I have no way of getting out to Fairfax at all. So it's a waste of time to even do that
Got it. just saw your other comment.
May 31, 2024 05:19 PM
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espyMay 31, 2024 05:19 PM
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Quote from charliu2988 :
Should we just go with the m2 over m1? Is saving $120 worth the difference?
If I remember correctly, the base M1s have dual SSD chips giving them double read/write performance vs. base M2s which are single chips, so in scenarios that require a lot of SSD read/write's the M1s are actually faster.

M2's use the dual chip model for any storage upgrades beyond base. M3+ I believe they went back to the dual SSD model for base storage.
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May 31, 2024 05:28 PM
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vincenzowlMay 31, 2024 05:28 PM
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Ok deal, but savings of $120 for a 4 year old computer compared to the M2 isn't great. Rumors of an M4 before the end of this year as well.
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May 31, 2024 05:51 PM
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jamesjamersonMay 31, 2024 05:51 PM
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Not worth my money, 4 year old mac. 8gb ram and 256 gb SSD. Like seriously, who can use it for 2 plus years, Upgradeable ram, SSD? Future proof?
Last edited by jamesjamerson May 31, 2024 at 11:46 AM.
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May 31, 2024 06:00 PM
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coloradoman_in_socalMay 31, 2024 06:00 PM
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Quote from RyanR5412 :
I have no way of getting out to Fairfax at all. So it's a waste of time to even do that
Alright understood but that's not what you initially said. It sounded like they might all be gone by the time you get there.
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May 31, 2024 06:17 PM
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AmusedMoon6137May 31, 2024 06:17 PM
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Quote from espy :
If I remember correctly, the base M1s have dual SSD chips giving them double read/write performance vs. base M2s which are single chips, so in scenarios that require a lot of SSD read/write's the M1s are actually faster.

M2's use the dual chip model for any storage upgrades beyond base. M3+ I believe they went back to the dual SSD model for base storage.
100 percent this! The M1 base is superior for the exact reason you pointed out. M1 was before Apple started with the SSD shrinkflation. I would buy M1 base over M2 base every time
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May 31, 2024 06:21 PM
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AmusedMoon6137May 31, 2024 06:21 PM
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Quote from AquaPicture2620 :
These consume so little power at idle (not to mention being very efficient under load) which make them very useful for running background tasks 24/7.
I use one as my media streaming machine. "Home Movies" —> Apple TV
May 31, 2024 06:25 PM
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GrenvilleMay 31, 2024 06:25 PM
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Quote from jamesjamerson :
Not worth my money, 4 year old mac. 8gb ram and 256 gb SSD. Like seriously, who can use it for 2 plus years? Upgradeable ram? SSD?
you have no clue- perfectly fine- i still have a 2015 imac and its fine. and a m1 mac mini- as fast as you need it
May 31, 2024 06:45 PM
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jamesjamersonMay 31, 2024 06:45 PM
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Quote from Grenville :
you have no clue- perfectly fine- i still have a 2015 imac and its fine. and a m1 mac mini- as fast as you need it
Sir can we upgrade 8Gb ram or SSD down the lane?
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May 31, 2024 06:55 PM
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KapidexMay 31, 2024 06:55 PM
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Quote from vincenzowl :
Ok deal, but savings of $120 for a 4 year old computer compared to the M2 isn't great. Rumors of an M4 before the end of this year as well.
Original release date matters a lot less than the actual performance difference, which as mentioned above, can actually be slower for the base model M2 due to the SSD changes. Also, the M1 came out 3.5 years ago and is only 2.2 years older than the M2.
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KapidexMay 31, 2024 06:55 PM
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Quote from jamesjamerson :
Sir can we upgrade 8Gb ram or SSD down the lane?
Cmon bro. What do you think?
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May 31, 2024 07:35 PM
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augieliciousMay 31, 2024 07:35 PM
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I see 349.99. I'm still using a couple 2014 minis just fine though, basically for streaming

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new_yorkerMay 31, 2024 07:46 PM
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Quote from gopher100 :
Solid deal but OOS for me. You can get the M2 mini from Apple student store for $500 without any student verification required.
Not a solid deal for 8 GB desktop
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