New Mac mini arrives with redesign, powerful M4 & M4 Pro processors, more USB-C

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  • Reply 41 of 42
    entropysentropys Posts: 4,306member
    StrangeDays said:
    rsantana said:
    This is a really sweet design, worthy of the Jobs spirit and legacy.
    Now someone with this kind of wisdom please, revive the 27" iMac...
    I think they intend you to plug this into the Studio Display. I have one and it's amazing. 
    Of course Apple does. Contrary to an earlier post, the 27 inch iMac 5K sold very well, and people loved them.
    But the margins were terrible. The iMac 27 was basically the price of a studio display.
    While the margins of a studio display and a Mac mini combination would be incredible.

    and it’s hard to step back from 5K to 4K to save some bucks on an ultrasharp.
    williamlondonwatto_cobra
  • Reply 42 of 42
    dewmedewme Posts: 5,748member
    This is exactly the form factor I was hoping Apple would adopt for the Mac mini. It’s much more in line with NUCs and Mini PCs. 

    I’m on the fence about assuming the best monitor for the Mac mini is a Studio display. I have both a a Studio display and a 27” Dell 4K display attached to my Mac Studio. I really can’t visually discern a big difference between the two when using the same scaling (2560x1440) on both. Both of the monitors are mounted on monitor arms and are arm’s length away from my eyes. 

    Something to consider before jumping on the Studio Display bandwagon is whether you want other video sources sharing a single monitor. The Studio Display only has one input. My Dell 4K has USB-C w/DP and two HDMI inputs. I use one of the HDMI ports for a AV receiver with one port connected to my Apple TV. 

    I also have an M2 Pro Mac mini connected to a 32” Dell 4K display. It has one DP and two HDMI inputs. My MacBook Air uses one of the HDMI ports. The second HDMI is connected to the Mac mini and runs at 144 Hz. The DP port is connected to a Mini PC running Windows 11 Pro. 

    Using multiple input ports on a monitor usually requires accessing the monitor’s on-screen controls to switch inputs. However, an app called Better Display Tool fixes that clumsy hurdle by giving you access to any monitor’s from your Mac. 

    By the way, I’ve found that a single 32” monitor is an excellent choice for single monitor setups. I am also surprised that using a monitor with a refresh rate above 60 Hz is definitely an improvement even for non-gaming apps. It smooths out anything that moves, for example scrolling, moving windows, etc. 
    argonautwatto_cobra
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