➀ The RaidenDigit LightONE 25GbE Thunderbolt Adapter is reviewed, showcasing its features and performance. The adapter is compatible with the new Mac Mini M4, Macbook Pro M1 and M4, and ASUS ROG NUC. It provides 25GbE connectivity over Thunderbolt and includes various ports. ➁ Performance tests indicate the adapter can achieve close to 21-22Gbps speeds. ➂ However, the adapter is not without its challenges, such as potential power and noise issues, and the uncertainty surrounding the availability of future units due to its Kickstarter nature.
Recent #Mac Mini news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The Apple Mac Mini M4 is reviewed as a significant milestone in mini computers; ➁ It outperforms previous generations and AMD/Intel mini PCs; ➂ The M4 chip and its features are highlighted, including the M4 Pro variant and its higher cost.
➀ Apple's M4 and M4 Pro chips in the new Mac mini could potentially make it a competitive gaming machine; ➁ Despite powerful hardware, the Mac mini faces challenges in attracting game developers and becoming a living room console; ➂ Apple has shown interest in the gaming market with Apple Arcade and previous console attempts.
➀ Apple has introduced a redesigned Mac Mini with the latest M4 and M4 Pro silicon, downsizing to 5 x 5 inches; ➁ The Mac Mini features a new power button placement on the bottom and enhanced connectivity options; ➂ The device starts at $599 for the M4 model with 10 cores and 10 GPU cores, while the M4 Pro model with 12 CPU cores and 16 GPU cores starts at $1,399.
➀ Apple has launched the new Mac Mini with M4 and M4 Pro processors; ➁ The new Mac Mini offers up to 1.8X better CPU performance and up to 2.2X better GPU performance compared to the M1-based model; ➂ The M4 Pro model features 14 CPU cores and a GPU with up to 20 cores, twice as powerful as the standard M4 GPU.
➀ Apple is expected to announce new hardware including the M4 iMac, updated Mac Mini, and iPad Mini; ➁ The MacBook Pro lineup is anticipated to be refreshed with new M4 chips, including M4 Pro and M4 Max variants; ➂ The new Mac Mini may undergo a complete redesign and will likely feature the M4 chip, with potential for higher base RAM amounts in the MacBook Pro.
1. Apple is expected to release the M4 MacBook Pro and a redesigned M4 Mac mini in November 2024. 2. The new Mac mini is rumored to be smaller and taller, with a footprint similar to the Apple TV 4K. 3. Apple may also unveil an M4 iMac, alongside other products like the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch X.
Apple could debut four M4 Macs at a launch event this October, with the devices currently in testing
1. Apple is expected to unveil four M4 Mac models at an October event, including new MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, and iMac versions. 2. The new Macs may start with 16GB of RAM, moving away from the previous 8GB. 3. The M4 chips in these devices mirror those in higher-end iPad Pro models, with configurations ranging from 8-core to 10-core CPU and GPU.
1. Apple is set to launch M4 MacBook Pro, M4 iMac, and M4 Mac Mini before 2025. 2. The MacBook Air, Mac Pro, and Mac Studio will receive M4 chip updates in 2025. 3. The M4 chip is expected to bring significant performance improvements to the Mac lineup.