The MacBook Neo already rattled the PC industry. Now imagine what Apple could do next
Crystal ball: Let's be clear upfront: there is no Mac Neo desktop. No leak, no supply chain rumor, no analyst note. What follows is conjecture – but conjecture worth taking seriously, because the pieces are sitting right there on Apple's workbench.
The Mac Mini M4 is an easy recommendation at $479, even as a secondary system. The compact desktop offers strong performance with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD in the base model. The Mini can also drive up to three external displays, and it's an excellent entry point for new Mac users.
The M4 Mac mini pairs a compact design with impressive performance, featuring 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD for the base model. While it lacks upgradeability, it remains an excellent entry point for new Mac users and a standout back-to-school deal.
Apple's latest Mac Mini, powered by the M4 SoC, delivers impressive performance in a compact design and offers a generous selection of ports and connectivity options. The base model now includes 16GB of RAM, providing an ideal entry point for Mac users seeking a desktop.
This year's Mac mini is much improved, featuring a complete redesign with a more compact footprint and 16GB RAM in the base model. As expected, it lacks upgradability but it's a good point of entry for Mac users on a modern SoC.
The new Mac Mini sports Apple's latest M2 processor and comes in at a more affordable $599 starting price. If you need more power and connectivity options, you can opt for M2 Pro configurations, too. This also opens up the possibility of cheap Mac Mini M1s offered for less than $500 used.
Redmond's latest effort in the Arm ecosystem comes full of ports and RAM
TL;DR: The Windows Dev Kit 2023 is a new Mac Mini-like mini PC aimed at developers who code Windows on Arm applications. Decent specs and a lot of RAM should please app developers while Microsoft is pursuing its world conquest through AI and cloud VMs.