M4 Mac Mini Is Almost Perfect. There’s Just 1 Problem

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.
Apple's M4 Mac Mini Is Bringing Me Back to the Desktop
Apple’s first Mac Week was a three-day product rollout for desktop hardware featuring the M4 chip, designed for Apple Intelligence. This week, Apple unveiled a new iMac, Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and introduced Apple Intelligence on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
Apple explains why it doesn't matter where the Mac mini power button is
The Mac Mini's power button is oddly located on the bottom of the machine. Apple said the reason for its location is due to the size of the Mac mini. Most users rarely use the Mac mini's power button,
M4 Mac Mini Could Become Apple’s Gaming Console We’ve Been Waiting for Years
With a smaller size and insane processing power, the M4 Mac Mini could become the Apple gaming machine we've been waiting for.
Solutions M4 Mac Mini users have for the power button
FREE! The new M4 Mac Mini is absurdly small but powerful enough for gaming. The tiny form factor has also undergone some other changes. There are two USB-C ports and a headphone jack in the front, and the power button has also been moved from the back to the bottom of the device.
If you’re upset about the M4 Mac mini, you’re just using it wrong
If your Mac mini M4 acts up or lags for whatever reason, then that’s what the (software) restart option in the top-left Apple menu is for. Unless your computer completely freezes—and this shouldn’t occur routinely on M4 Macs—you won’t need to push the bottom button.
Apple Explains New Power Button Placement On The M4 Mac mini
Apple’s M4 Mac mini got a big redesign, and one of the more unexpected changes? The power button’s new home. Instead of its usual spot on the back, Apple moved it to the bottom. This shift has raised a few eyebrows, so Apple execs Greg Joswiak and John Ternus have shed some light on the decision in a recent interview.
Turning the M4 Mac mini into a modern iMac G4 [Video]
The new M4 Mac mini features an incredibly impressive design that shows the prowess of Apple Silicon. But what
Apple Finally Explains Why They Positioned Power Button Of M4 Mac Mini At The Bottom
Apple launched Apple M4 Mac Mini recently and it has been well received amongst tech enthusiasts. People are amazed by the palm-sized device packing the power of a full-fledged computer inside. There is one aspect of the Apple M4 Mac Mini that is being widely talked about in the industry and it is the placement of the power button.
M4 Mac mini review: The first redesign in years hides incredible computing power
Apple's long-overdue overhaul of the Mac mini shrinks an already great package even more, yet it still punches far above its weight class.
Apple drops soldered storage for 2024 Mac Mini
Apple's Mac Mini product line has been around for a while, and the latest model was launched this month, replete with M4 or ...
iFixit teardown reveals new Mac mini has a ‘repairable future’ despite compact design
Apple recently announced a new generation of the Mac mini, which introduced a new and much more compact design.
gearpatrol7d
Apple’s Entry-Level Mac Is Almost Perfect. It’s Only Missing One Thing
The M4 Mac Mini is almost the perfect entry-level desktop. It's a tiny powerhouse that's surprisingly affordable. But it's ...
I tested Apple’s new M4 iMac for 2 weeks. Here’s why I almost love it
Our tech reviewer always wanted a new iMac, and testing the M4 model has shown him the ups and downs of Apple’s latest ...