Apple introduced new Macs this week: iMac with M4 chip, MacBook Pro with M4 chip and refreshed Mac mini. And the latter is the only one that changes its design. A Mac mini that’s smaller and more powerful than ever, but it keeps many secrets inside. Of course, you may not have noticed this small but interesting news:

Not only very small but also very light

It’s clear that the first thing that stands out about the new Mac mini is its size. reduced by approximately 25%. This is quite impressive considering that the power has increased significantly. But this reduction in size has something else associated with it.

New The 2024 Mac mini weighs nearly half the weight of its predecessor. This, together with its small size, makes it a very easy computer to carry. It’s not a laptop, but you can connect it to almost any TV or monitor.

• High: 5.0 cm.
• Wide: 12.7 cm.
• Deep: 12.7 cm.
• Weight (M4): 0.67 kg.
• Weight (M4 Pro): 0.73 kg.

To compare previous The Mac mini with M2 chip weighed 1.18 kg, while the model with M2 Pro weighed 1.28 kg. These are closer to the data of Apple TV, whose weight is between 208 and 214 grams.

A new thermal architecture

Being this small has its risks, and Apple had to completely redesign the Mac mini to create a new thermal architecture that lets you make the most of the power of the M4 and M4 Pro chips.

Mac mini has a revolutionary cooling method

As we can see in the images shared by Apple, Mac mini is internally structured into different layersThis way, when air enters from below, it can circulate through all of them.

It is the first carbon neutral Mac

Apple has a goal of being carbon neutral by 2030 and is slowly improving to achieve it. Apple Watches are already carbon neutral and now Mac mini 2024 becomes the first Mac in history to be carbon neutral. Another step towards 2030 for the company.

Mac mini is made from more than 50% recycled products. HE 100% of the aluminum used in its casing is recycled100% of the recycled gold plating and 100% of the rare earth elements on the circuit boards are also recycled.

Power button hidden

The power button on the Mac mini was always pretty hidden in the back area, but it’s been positioned in a new location on the new model. Due to its size, Apple probably had to move now this button at the bottom. It’s not the most comfortable, but it’s true that it’s not necessary to turn it off that often.

Below is the Mac mini power button

Charging cable is braided

Despite its smaller design, the Mac mini M4 has a built-in power supply. So you only have one power cord to plug into. AND This power cord is now braided more durability.

New Mac mini is one of the stars of Apple’s computer lineup. It is a compact, fast and quiet computer, and its price has not increased despite the improvements in its features.

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