The new Mac Mini, while adorable and starting at $599 with 16GB of RAM, lacks key features that make it an ideal choice for high-performance users.
As much as I'd love to regain some desk space, using the Mac Studio with its front-facing SD card port remains essential for my CAD and video editing tasks.
Despite the Mac Mini's appealing price point, factors like missing ports and less robust specifications lead to its classification as a mediocre Mac Studio alternative.
The daily demands of CAD, 4K editing, and network simulations require more than what the maxed-out Mac Mini can provide, leaving it just shy of my needs.
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