Worth getting a Mac Mini M2 now or waiting for M3? : r/macmini
WEBTheir education store (available to everyone, not just students) has the base M2 mini for $499 and they run a back-to-school sale every year where they gave me a $100 gift card with the purchase. Yes, get the 16. Mac mini M3 will likely be out within the next 2 months & before June 2024.
Mac Mini in late 2024: M2 Pro 16GB/512GB or wait for M4 Mac Mini
WEBSep 8, 2024 · One key difference between M1/M2 versus M3/M4 is in the GPU. So the equation is different. M2 versus M4 is not the same as M3 versus M4. Also, in comparing tiers of Apple products, it’s helpful to consider memory bandwidth. The M2 Pro (200 GB/s) has twice that of both M2/M3 (100).
Would I regret buying the Mac Mini M2 (8GB version)?
WEBApr 1, 2023 · For my needs, 8GB is an overkill. I decided to buy an M2 Mini with 8GB instead of a feel good configuration of 16GB. My M2 mini will easily run a couple of Safari tabs, several Microsoft Edge windows and tabs, Firefox, Mail, Calculator. Memory pressure usually stays in the 40% range, memory usage is 6GB out of 8GB.
Need help choosing a monitor for my Mac Mini M2
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · LG 34WL500-B 34" 21:9 UltraWide Full HD HDR10 IPS LED Monitor, Black. Monitor has 21:9 UltraWide Full HD resolution (2560x1080) Eligible for fast, easy control of essential monitor settings including picture, audio and Screen Split with just a few clicks of your mouse. www.amazon.com.
Mac mini M2 Repair Help: Learn How to Fix It Yourself.
WEBMac mini M2 Repair. The M2 is Apple's second iteration of their System on a Chip for Mac, featuring integrated GPU, CPU, RAM, and other components for improved performance and efficiency. The base M2 in the Mac mini has an 8-core CPU with four high-efficiency cores, four high-performance cores, and an integrated GPU with 10 cores.
Mac Mini M2 Teardown - iFixit
WEBJan 25, 2023 · Step 1 Mac Mini M2 Teardown. This teardown applies to the base M2 model of Mac mini. This guide uses the following specs: Two Thunderbolt 4 ports with support for 6K resolution at 60 Hz. 256 GB of SSD Storage. The overall exterior design hasn't changed too drastically since the M1 Mac mini, although the M2 Mac mini is slightly smaller.
M2 Mac Mini - USBC to DisplayPort - MacRumors Forums
WEBDec 23, 2023 · USB-C to DisplayPort Cable is specifically designed to connect the new release computers with USB-C, USB4, Thunderbolt 4, or Thunderbolt 3 to monitors with DisplayPort. www.cablematters.com. My 2018 mac mini and my dad's m2 mac mini are very picky about what cables. Lots of wake/sleep issues without a cable they like.
Some stats for those thinking about the Mac Mini M2 / M2 Pro
WEBFeb 4, 2023 · Machine: M2 Pro Mac Mini base model - 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD. Source: 4K Blu-ray rip x265 HEVC 10 Bit HDR 7.1 AAC. Hardware Acceleration: Enabled. Tonemapping: Disabled. Transcode 1: 1080p 8Mbps. Transcode 2: 720p 2Mbps.
Just purchased a new M2 Mac Mini and need Storage advice...
WEBMar 14, 2024. 10. 6. Mar 14, 2024. #1. I just bought a M2 Mac Mini, upgraded the RAM to 16GB, but didn’t want to spend the $200 on going to 512GB for storage. What I want to do is have an external drive to use for storage, and also back up everything with Time Machine. Which I currently have a 4TB Seagate HDD.
Monitor compatibility list for M2 Mac mini and M2 Pro Mac mini?
WEBJan 28, 2023 · Feb 20, 2023. #4. I have a 2023 Mac mini with M2 Pro (12-core CPU / 19-core GPU / 32 GB). That machine is connected to dual 24-inch LG UltraFine 4K Monitors (24MD4KLB-B), daisy chained with one direct connection to a single Thunderbolt 4 port (the displays are Thunderbolt 3). TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️ and JohnMaldaner.