Updated Apple Mac mini presented last month however, even before the official launch and the first reviews were released, the device had one «flaw» — the power button on the device is located at the bottom of the case.
Critics say that this update will be a big inconvenience for owners who will have to constantly turn the Mac mini over to activate it; other users say it’s not a problem at all — since it’s unlikely that the device will be turned off often, rather than put to sleep.
In turn, Apple executives Greg Joswiak and John Ternus commented on the update (via wccftech), who noted that the change in the location of the button is due to the smaller size of the case, and for this purpose, the location, in their opinion, can be called «ideal».
Apple tops also add that despite the location of the power button at the bottom, it is just as easy to access: all you need to do — «is simply slide your finger» under the body, and do not turn the device over at all
As a reminder, the updated In addition to the M4/M4 Pro chips, the Mac mini has a more compact size, 16 GB of RAM in the basic version and 8 TB of storage. The device has all the necessary interfaces: two USB-C ports and a 3.5 mm audio jack, Ethernet, HDMI, and three USB-C/Thunderbolt ports. The cost of the basic version of the Mac Mini M4 is still $599, while the version with the M4 Pro chip will cost from $1399.