Apple defends M4 Mac mini’s power button

Apple defended its oddly placed M4 Mac mini power button — here's my take as a new owner
After being asked about the design choice for the Mac mini, the Apple executives explained that it was the "optimal spot" for the power button due to the redesign. According to Apple, the new location is not inconvenient. Users can just tuck their finger underneath the computer and press the power button.
How small is the M4 Mac mini really? This small
How does that size compare to other everyday objects? Perhaps these photos will provide a better point of reference for just how mini Apple’s new Mac mini really is. Here’s something you may have already: A Magic Trackpad.
The M4 Mac Mini Is Almost Perfect. There’s Just 1 Problem
To be fair, both of those other computers have significantly more memory bandwidth than the Mac Mini, and both have better GPU performance. If maxing out as many GPU cores as possible is important to you, you’re probably better off with an M4 Max, which means either a MacBook Pro or waiting for an updated Mac Studio.
New Mac Mini Teardown Provides Look Inside Apple's Smallest Mac Ever
YouTube channel Brandon Geekabit today shared a teardown video for the new Mac mini base model with the M4 chip, 256GB of storage, and 16GB of
New M4 Mac Mini Review: Gaming and Emulation Performance Tested
Discover how the M4 Mac Mini excels in gaming and emulation with its robust CPU and GPU, offering a seamless experience for all users.
M4 Mac reviews are in: Here’s what everyone is saying about Apple’s big upgrades
Apple will release the new Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac with the M4 chips tomorrow. Here are the M4 Mac reviews.
Apple defends the M4 Mac mini’s power button
People have been puzzling over the decision to move the M4 Mac mini's power button to the underside of the PC, but Apple thinks the placement is "optimal."
M4 Mac Mini review: Turbo speed for 'Apple Intelligence' AI features
Apple's new M4 chips have reached two more Mac product lines: the MacBook Pro workhorse and the small Mac Mini desktop computer. While the changes remain hidden inside the MacBook Pro, the newest Mac mini stands out,
Apple explains why the new M4 Mac mini’s power button is at bottom
In an interview to a Chinese content creator, Apple VP said that the power button was moved to the bottom of the new Mac mini because of size constraints.
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Here’s why the cheapest M4 Mac mini is the only model you should buy
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You can now run the most powerful open source AI models locally on Mac M4 computers, thanks to Exo Labs
To further support adoption of local AI solutions, Exo Labs is preparing to launch a free benchmarking website next week.