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Thanks to the Apple industry for this beautiful product. First and foremost, what does Apple Mac Mini M1 do? Literally, it turns any desk into a powerful workstation. You just need to add a keyboard, mouse, or trackpad and up to two displays.
Let’s look at the physical appearance of the Apple Mini Mac M1. This device is actually beautiful and outstanding in nature. I mean, Apple is known for its beautiful product designs over the past decades. It has a square shape with iconic rounded corners. The Apple Mini Mac M1 is a lightweight desktop PC that will actually fit in any desk. It has a number of ports selection. It has HDMI 2.0 port, two USB ports, Ethernet LAN, two thunderbolt ports, and finally, a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Can I use a dual display with Mac Mini M1? Of Course, yes. One with up to 6k resolution at 60Hz that is connected through Thunderbolt and another display with up to 4k resolution at 60Hz connected through HDMI 2.0.
Also, another reason why you should buy Apple Mac Mini M1 is because it has an 8 core CPU, and 8 core GPU, which can deliver up to 3x faster CPU performance and up to 6x graphics than the previous generation. As far as video processing is concerned, it can perform up to 3.9x faster and up to 7.1x image processing. This is super fast. Speed is everything. It is designed to perform intensive tasks and for efficiency cost to handle less demanding tasks while preserving power. If you are a daily computer user, you have no doubt that you need this device due to its performance power.
Another reason to use the Apple Mac Mini M1 is that it’s silent and cool. It has an integrated fan on its back. You can never know that there is a fan on it while working with it. The only sound you may hear may be from you or anything in your environs. But not from this device. Not everyone likes the sound computer fans make while working. Well, if you are one, this might be the best for you.
Another thing that might give a M1 Mac Mini a credit is its size. It’s very small, unlike laptops which will consume a lot of space on your desk. In terms of space-occupying and portability, it is the best. You just need a small bag where you can put it and you can carry it anywhere. Perhaps you can use it at home, and carry it with you at work as well. You just need some extra cables for your display.
Not forgetting about the compatibility. Although we cannot make judgments on a new product compared to its earlier stage, we see that you can use your Mac mini M1 with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple watch. You can move between Mac mini and other devices using continuity whenever they are closer to each other. You just need to sign in your Apple ID on the devices and they will work together. Actually, you can start a task on one device and finish it up on the other device. How cool is that? Pretty. Right?
The new device is designed to be more integrated across the Apple devices. The new design includes a translucent dock and menu bar, updated icons among others. The new design will help you navigate easily on the features, ie control center, and navigation center. There is also a noticeable improvement on these apps; safari, messages, and maps. Also, it has new features and enhancements of these already existing features; Airpods, Apple Arcade, family sharing, and home.
When you are counting the reasons why you should have a Mac mini M1, don’t forget to count the cost. It was not our expectations that Apple could upgrade to Mac Mini M1 which is more advantageous, and at the same time lower the price. We are used to the more the specs, the more expensive it gets. But no. Apple got you. This makes it affordable despite having high specs for excellent performance.
Unlike the Intel-powered Macs, M1-powered Macs, the new Mac Mini M1 is more likely to be continually supported with software updates in the future. This will be most suitable for you if you want to use the same computer in the coming years. In other words, you have invested in the future.
Now, the Mac mini M1 has some new features that we need to look into. Shall we? Well, the Mac mini with Apple chip will deliver powerful performance, graphics, and other technology enhancements to run your Apps faster. The biggest changes made on this device is the support for USB 4 devices and its ability to connect external 6K displays like the Apple Pro Display XDR.
Which Are The Most Suitable Monitors For M1 Mac
The UltraFine Thunderbolt monitors remain to be the best choice for Mac users. They are designed with the Thunderbolt 3, integrated brightness, volume control, and a built-in camera. You can connect Thunderbolt 3 compatible USB Type-C to access the monitor, 94W power pass through, and the USB-C Hub on the back. This will facilitate data passage through at 40GB/s and pass data from three USB 3.1 Type C ports at 10GB/s.
Conclusion
To conclude, I must say that this is the best Apple device you have to buy and work with. Its new features and specs are just amazing. However, the above has all you need to know about the Apple Mini Mac M1. You won’t regret having one.
