When we are to announce any new hardware this week, there’s always a chance the company will update a modest arm or two. Perhaps Apple is trying to clear out existing stock to make way for new models, which could be the reason the M2 Mac mini is down. . That’s $120 off the regular $599.
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The base M2 Mac mini has dropped to its lowest price yet.
This small desktop machine’s M2 chipset has eight CPU cores (with a CPU speed of 3.2GHz) and 10 GPU cores, 8GB of integrated memory, so it should be able to handle basic and mid-range tasks with relative ease. It also has 256GB of internal storage. (512 GB model A clippable coupon costs another $9.01.)
On the connectivity front, the M2 Mac mini has dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, gigabit ethernet support, and a headphone jack. You still need to attach peripherals like a mouse, keyboard and monitor to make it work, but the M2 Mac mini is a nice Mac desktop for the price.
Those looking for more power may be more interested in the M2 Pro Mac mini. this (Be sure to redeem the $50 clippable coupon!). We reviewed this model in early 2023 and . We liked the performance, design, quiet operation and array of ports (you get an extra pair of USB-C ports here). However, it’s expensive to upgrade beyond the base model, while we found ourselves having to reach into the back to plug in anything that was a bit tricky.
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