The M4 Pro Mac mini is possibly the best deal in computing in late 2024, boasting an impressive amount of power for pros that rivals the Mac Studio and Mac Pro in a tiny package.

Such is the classic simplicity of Apple design, if you’d been abducted by aliens two decades ago and taken to the peaceful planet Zog to hang out with and learn from an enlightened species, you’d still recognize this as a Mac mini when you returned. (Though you’d probably be disappointed at the state of enlightenment here on Terra Ferma.)

Apple’s M4 Mac mini has been out for two weeks now, here are my takeaways after using it for a fortnight in unconventional ways.

As of Nov. 20, you can get the Apple Mac Mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $499.99 at Costco. That's $80 off its normal price of $579.99, and the lowest price we've seen for this configuration yet.

The M4 Pro Mac Mini and the M4 Pro MacBook Pro—can be a daunting task. Both are powered by the innovative M4 Pro chip, delivering exceptional performance

Satechi has announced its new Mac mini Stand & Hub, a pint-sized hub with a card reader, a NVMe Enclosure — and which brings back USB-A ports.

Amazon has an early discount on Apple’s new Mac Mini, which is powered by the potent M4 chip. This deal cuts $100 off the price.

If you’re looking to pair your Mac mini with an ultrawide display, the Dell U4025QW is one of the best options on the market. It features a 5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate packed into a 40-inch display. There’s also a vast array of ports, a matte screen finish, and more.

This reconfigured Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch gets more memory, ports and performance that helps carve a clear positioning amidst a portfolio that’s an elaborate mosaic of options