What happens when the bodywork matches the motor?
In the fall of 2020, Apple launched three Macs containing its new M1 system-on-a-chip (SoC).
The M1 proved to be a sensation.
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Still, the current Mac mini is no slouch.
But it also has some drawbacks.
One is it has only two USB-A ports on the back, half the number of the Intel version.
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And while were at it, how about some extra expansion ports on the top of the front?
And lets add a headphone jack while were here.
External ports in general are very important on a desktop machine like the mini.
Its fine, but there are two reasons Apple might want to redesign it.
One is that the Mac mini is no longer mini.
Intels NUC computers areway smaller, for instance.
And if you open an M1 Mac mini, youll see a lot of space inside.
Apple could make something the size and shape of the little Apple TV.
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The other reason for a redesign is the mini has radio problems.
And while were on the subject, perhaps it could have a touch-sensitive top panel like the HomePod.
And that just makes the wait for it more exciting.
