I’m not going to make the joke about introducing you to my little friend. However, I have been installing apps and configuring my new Mac Mini M4 Pro, as well as making some screencasts about what I configure and install. Knowing the past me, those will just sit around, but I’m feeling hopeful that there’s motivation to post them soon. We’ll see.
A couple of notes:
- The 512GB SSD is fast. Almost as fast as the Mac Studio Max that I purchased at UNF – 4GB write speed and 5GB read! – Thanks to the Blackmagic Design Disk Speed Test app.
- The power button is a total non-issue – just slightly tip it up if I ever need to push that button.
- The built-in speaker is surprisingly good. As I say I’ve recorded screencasts and hearing the videos playback, sound is not bad.
Still putting it through it’s paces, but it’s fun to see how much has improved since the M1 from 2020 entered the household.
November 9, 2024 — 5:39 pm
I pretty much only compute from a Mac Mini M2 these days. I love it, super fast, small and out of the way, and with the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock I have everything I need for a multi-display setup (thanks in part to DisplayLink). Anyway, will love to hear how you like the M4.
November 9, 2024 — 8:35 pm
Same Mac Mini M2 purchased just back in August. I was stuck on older Mac OS and Intel from 2015 (refurb) purchased in 2017. It was time. And I wanted to be on the newer OS. It’s noticeably faster than the Intel unit. M4 likely even faster than an M2.