I see exactly zero reason to look for it instead of good cheap Windows small PCs.
The only reason for me would be to use BoomRecorder on a DC converted Mac Mini
The new MacMini now has a security chip, called the T2 (Terminator 2?) which will block all unsigned operating systems from running. Limited currently to MacOS & Windows, no ability to run any Linux / UNIX based OS. (Ironic as MacOS is itself a POSIX OS)
Kinda surprised they're allowing Windows?
Bad cooling still, throttles like mad
Windows alternative in similar form factor
I just got same 8G / 128 SSD config (that is quite stupid to get for Windows thing as it is fully standard parts).
Note - CPU here is no competition, as Windows machine has top mobile 6 core CPU.
For example - no ram / no storage is $437
$56 for 8Gb DDR, around $75 for 500GB Samsung SSD makes it $568.
If you so like FCP X install Hackintosh on this.
Re: T2, Intel have had this feature for a while, it’s called ME:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Management_Engine
Not that there are many repairs one can do on a CPU, but ME gives intel complete control over your computer, including network etc.
Google have even deceloped a way to disable ME on their servers it was such a security concern.
Cooling not so bad as I though
Yet usage of notebooks approach in such design is quite strange.
Apple also stated that they will use T2 at an any time to block all unauthorized repairs.
The new MacMini now has a security chip, called the T2 (Terminator 2?) which will block all unsigned operating systems from running. Limited currently to MacOS & Windows, no ability to run any Linux / UNIX based OS. (Ironic as MacOS is itself a POSIX OS)
Source: https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Apple-T2-Blocks-Linux-UEFI
@IronFilm for true portability check out DAW’s running on RPi, or other such devices. (Maybe not able to run boom recorder, but I’m sure there is something else...)
On topic: there is a part of me that is very happy that Apple actually “updated” the MacMini. at least now it’s useable again.
Older Mac Mini is quite crappy slow thing. I see exactly zero reason to look for it instead of good cheap Windows small PCs.
The best news about this? It will make the older Mac Mini models even cheaper on eBay.
As sometimes I toy with the idea of buying an older Mac Mini (modded to 12V DC) to use with BoomRecorder for a sound cart set up.
I suppose we all need a good laugh, are there any USER SERVICEABLE components?
Or is that the $1199 external GPU...
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