#Late 2014 mac mini review update#

Also see: What are the full capabilities of the external SuperDrive? Can it be used with other Macs? Standard AirPort: USB Ports: 4 3. Site sponsor Other World Computing also has a variety of compact external optical drive options that may be of interest, including some with Blu-ray capability. The New Mac mini is Quickly Turning into a Disaster.Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive s in the Aluminum 'Unibody' Mac mini models? The new hardware actually makes it a more powerful device than some of Apple's other, aging, devices, like the iMac.

The Mac mini is packed with modern hardware that makes it a brilliant mini computer, so if you've been tempted to pick up the tiny Mac, the Mac mini is definitely worth the money.

#Late 2014 mac mini review update#

This is an update that was a long time coming, but it seems the wait was worth it. As we mentioned earlier, the Mac mini is the biggest upgrade Apple has made to the Mac mini compared to the previous generation. With the Mac mini hitting stores on November 7, we may see the price of the Mac mini dropping, which will be good news if you fancy a smaller Mac and don't mind older hardware. If you change any of the components, the price will also change, which gives you some flexibility when it comes to balancing power with budget. The T2 chip also features HEVC video transcoding that's up to 30 times faster, which will be great news for video editors who are interested in using a Mac mini for their creative work. We don't have any more details just yet about mid-range and high-end Mac mini configurations, but all Mac mini s will come with the Apple T2 security chip, which comes with an SSD controller with on-the-fly data encryption for 'industry-leading security'. You can also configure the Mac mini to better suit your needs, adding in a 3. Not the upgrade we were hoping for: The 2014 Mac Mini reviewed

Not the upgrade we were hoping for: The 2014 Mac Mini reviewed.