M4 Mac mini First Impressions: Will This Be the Best Ever Mac?

I’ve got high hopes for this one

Mark Ellis
Mac O’Clock

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Mark Ellis holding up and gawping at the M4 Mac Mini
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On Friday, I took delivery of my long-awaited M4 Pro Mac mini. I also have the base model edition winging its way to my front door.

Put simply, I’ve got a lot of work ahead of me with Apple’s latest iteration of their tiny desktop powerhouse. And I can’t wait to get stuck in.

Mark Ellis looking down at the white Mac Mini box.
Image courtesy of author

That makes this particular ‘review’ not a review at all. It’s an account of my first impressions of the new Mac mini, and what it’s like to unearth one for the first time from its equally tiny packaging. If you want more info, you can read our article that details everything you need to know about the M4 Mac Mini.

To preface what I’m about to say, I don’t think I’ve been this excited about a new Apple product for years.

So, hold onto your trousers for some classic Apple fanboyism. The big question is: will my initial lust for this little computer last?

The design

When I first unearthed the M4 Mac mini from its box I genuinely couldn’t believe how small it was. I knew it was going to be…

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