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I really like it, but the upgrade prices are a major drawback. In the EU, the base Mini model with 256GB of SSD costs 700 EUR. Upgrading to a more practical 1T
by kwanbix 2y ago
I really like it, but the upgrade prices are a major drawback.
In the EU, the base Mini model with 256GB of SSD costs 700 EUR. Upgrading to a more practical 1TB adds an extra 460 EUR, bringing the total to 1,159 EUR.
It’s frustrating that Apple’s upgrade prices are so steep. For context, a top-quality 1TB SSD can be bought here for just 85 EUR.
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- mpweiher 2y agoFortunately, the mini's SSD appears to be replaceable. Apparently not with directly with standard parts, but sufficient for third party offers. https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/08/m4-mac-mini-storage-speeds/ https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/08/m4-mac-mini-storage-speeds/
- kwanbix 2y agoYes, I saw that. But untill there are 3rd party parts confirmed to work, I won't buy it.
- jitl 2y agoThis may matter eventually but right now the fact it’s not soldered isn’t helpful to buyers. I wouldn’t recommend anyone buy a machine from Apple gambling on being able to upgrade the internal SSD at some point in the distant future.
- jitl 2y agoApple upgrade price is annoying, but the thunderbolt ports mean a good external SSD can be really fast; for a desktop computer as opposed to a laptop, it’s not such a bad option.
- tharmas 2y agoIt's the same tactic NVIDIA now use. Every lower tier model is gimped to force you into a higher tier more expensive model.