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Apple Mac mini review

109 points · 91 comments · throw0101c

  1. magicmicah85 · · focus · HN ↗
    Noticing how the M6 has finally doubled the M1's single core performance, nearly six years later. The M1 mini was my first foray into mac computing. I used it as my daily driver until I got the M1 Macbook Pro a year later. Been using that ever since. I think Apple's real problem is that they built machines that can last. I've had no interest in upgrading or buying something else, even though I want to just for pet projects but can't justify the extra cost.
    1. tuesdaynight · · focus · HN ↗
      Problem? Aren't they selling like cake because of how good their MacBooks are? Other companies aren't that good and I imagine they don't sell as many laptops as Apple does.
      1. soperj · · focus · HN ↗
        Lenovo still sells over double the amount of laptops. 48.5 million to 23.5 million for Apple.
        1. throw0101c · · focus · HN ↗
          > 48.5 million to 23.5 million for Apple.

          Curious to know how many of these sales are 'corporate purchases' for fleets versus 'personal purchases'. Given a choice, would most people prefer a Lenovo/PC or an Apple product? How many have Lenovo/PC IT-managed work machines and also (choose to) purchase a PC for personal use versus choosing an Apple?

          1. drnick1 · · focus · HN ↗
            > Given a choice, would most people prefer a Lenovo/PC or an Apple product?

            I certainly would, because I demand Linux on all my computers. I can't stand the idea of being forced to sacrifice x% of my disk for things like "Apple Intelligence" or other bloatware that Apple decided I can't remove because it is a "system component." That, plus all the privacy and user control issues posed by an operating system effectively remotely controlled by a third party.

            1. soperj · · focus · HN ↗
              But everyone loves Bono?
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