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Just when we thought Apple forgot about the Mac mini, Apple swept us off our feet with a stunning update in late 2018, alongside the new
The computer also has an abundance of ports for connectivity and a decent thermal architecture to keep the heat down.Of course, the new Mac
mini is hardly the perfect machine
2019 update to the Mac mini
In fact, we might have to wait until a new MacBook Air or Mac Pro refresh
Apple Event in late October, with the mini desktop hitting the shelves a few days later in November.Again, whether Apple will release a 2019
boasts a Core i5 processor a 256GB SSD, and the same integrated graphics and RAM.With its two configurations, the Mac Mini 2018 has been
something that may not be entirely necessary considering most creatives (its target users) have their own heavy-duty external drives anyway,
the price might go up a little.What we want to seeAgain, while the Mac Mini 2018 has been largely well-received due to its superior
performance packed in a compact form factor, it does still leave some things to be desired
modelWhen the Mac Mini first released, it was priced at $499 and supposed to compete with PCs as an affordable entry into the Apple
you at almost the same price as an iMac ($1,099) with more storage space to start.The Mac Mini 2018 may boast incredible performance, but
its price point is nowhere near competitive
desktops, and is hardly enough for storing a handful of apps and software, let alone big files, like images and videos
At least 256GB of space to start is essential for a would-be 2019 model.Better integrated graphicsOne of the main complaints about the Mac
and rendering videos or gaming
Dropped frames, low frame rates and slow video rendering are some of the reported symptoms
Perhaps something similar to what the MacBook Pros have, which are considerably better.Separate the power supplyWhile the Mac Mini has an
improved thermal architecture, some units experience thermal throttling and overheating, at times peaking at over 90 degrees Fahrenheit,
by much.Separating the built-in power supply could be an effective way to manage this heat problem, resulting in an even better performance
and possibly a smaller form factor (or enough space for a dedicated graphics card).More user upgradabilityThe earliest Mac Mini models were
known for their upgradability, but this latest generation has very limited user upgrade options
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