Apple Mac mini (M4, 24GB / 512GB)

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Pros

Fast and near-silent in a tiny chassis
24 GB is the right amount for multitasking and smaller local models
3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, Ethernet, front USB-C
Now well below Apple's price for the M6 equivalent

Cons

Power button on the underside
No USB-A
Not upgradeable
Discontinued at Apple; stock varies

Why it is on the owner's desk

The second mini: the always-on AI and automation box that runs background jobs so the main machine stays clean. The question it answers for a buyer: Is a second computer better than a bigger one?

From the owner · T.R.
“This was the only computer on the desk from May 2025 until the M5 Pro arrived in autumn 2026. Now it is the machine that keeps running when I close the lid on the day: scheduled research, background agents, experiments.”

Specs that matter

M4: 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU
24 GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD
3x TB4, HDMI, GbE, 2x front USB-C
5 x 5 x 2 in

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Memory and storage are not upgradeable; 24 GB is the sweet spot; power button is underneath

Receipt on file: C$1,399, Apple.ca, 2025-05-18. Purchased by Direct To Growth Co. Inc.; receipts are kept in the product registry, not published.

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