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The Apple’s Mac Mini Overview 2019

Mac Mini

This device is now available in:

●        Space grey thunderbolt 3.

●        Quad – core to 6 core processor.

●        64GB of RAM.

The Overview

The Device was available for four years without an update and was rein invented in October 2018. The new machine comes in:

Space grey, which features 4 – and 6 – core 8th generation Intel core processor, which is five times faster than previous mini.

●        Four thunderbolt 3/USB -C ports.

●        Supports up to 64GB RAM.

●        SSD configuration of up to 2TB storage.

●        Apple’s T2 chip for more security.

This mini was never updated since 2014 thereby introducing an entire overhaul internals with upgrade options suitable for the company’s pro user base.

The colour has changed from silver to space grey and the mini still mirrors the previous model with:

●        A flat square shaped 1.4 – inch thick 7.7-inch-wide aluminium unibody enclosure.

This Device was produced from an Apple – designed aluminium alloy made from 100 percent recycled aluminium. This is the first time the mini has a quad – core processor for the based model instead of the dual – core, with 6 – core desktop – class processor options also available.

The Mac mini was built with the intel latest 8th generation intel chips with integrated intel UHD graphics 630. If you compare this to the previous model, this new one is up to five times faster.  T2 chip was built into the iMac Pro and MacBook and was also built into the mini for upgrading security. The T2 includes:

●        On the fly data encryption

●        HEVC video transcoding up to 30 times faster

●        A secured enclave to ensure the software loads during the boot process and not tampered with.

Built with lots of ports to support 4 and 5ks. There are:

●        Four thunderbolt 3/USB – C ports offers data transfer speed of up to 40 GB/s with the ability to connect two 4K displays with a third 4k display over HDMI or one 5K display.

●        An HDMI 2.0 port

●        A 3.5 mm headphone jack

●        Two USB – A ports.

●        A gigabit ethernet port which can be upgraded to 10 gigabytes.

Design

This is the smallest portable desktop machine ever manufactured by Apple and its still the same with the 2018 model. It still maintains a small square shaped enclosure that measures at 7.7 inches on each side and 1.4 inches thick. It weighs 2.9 pounds, portable enough to carry around and plug into an available peripheral and display.

You don’t get the mini with a display, keyboard or a mouse, most useful for those who wants to get their own accessories. One side features a host of ports and the other side has an LED that shows you it’s on. An Apple log sits at the top and port labels, no other markings are available on the visible portion of the machine.

There are no changes to the exterior, but the interior has gone through a revamped with all the new terminal architecture to house higher powered 8th – generation chips and all flash storage. There’s an internal installed fan with:

●        Twice airflow

●        Expanded vents

●        Revamped supply that offers 70 percent more sustained power

Upgrade

This is possible, but not easy which could be a turn off, to upgrade you will have to dismantle the mini to change the RAM

The best option will be to take the device to an Apple authorised service provider for a RAM upgrade. If you’re bold and not afraid of risking damage to your device, you could watch some YouTube videos or read an article about how to upgrade yourself.

CPU and GPU

●        The mac was built with the 4 and 6 – core 8th – generation coffee lake processor from Intel.

●        The higher end-based model is 3.2 GHz, 6 – core 8th – generation Intel core i7 processor, available for upgrade.

●        The higher end-based model is 3.0 GHz, 6 – core 8th – generation Intel core i5 processor

●        The entry level-based model is 3.6GHz quad – core 8th – generation 3.6 GHz Intel core i3 processor.

There’s a claim that the performance is equivalent to the high end 2018 and the 2013 Mac book pro models, comparison shows that the mini earned the best single core performance scores. The base level model’s performance is on the same wave length with the lower end 20188 Mac book pro 2018 models. This earns the Mac mini a single core of 4790 and a multi score of 14460.

●        The middle tier 6 core with 3.0 GHz core i5 processor earned a single core of 5098

●        The multi core scores 20341, quite close to high end 6 core Mac book pro performances.

Apple claimed this model is five times faster than the previous model.

GPU

●        It has an integrated UHD graphic 630.

●        GPU upgrade options are not available.

●        It can be used with eGPU set ups if additional graphics power is needed.

●        The Intel integrated graphics are up to 60 percent faster than the previous model.

RAM

It ships with 8GB 2666MHz DDR4 RAM. This can be upgraded to 16, 32 or 64 GB for an additional fee.

T2 CHIP

Equipped with a custom Apple designed T2 chip. T2 chip integrates components like:

●        System management controller

●        Image signal processor for:

Camera.
Audio control.
SSD controller.
A secured enclave.
Hardware encryption engine.
The data on the SSD is encrypted by the T2 chip using dedicated AES hardware. It provides a secured boot to ensure your software is safe and the only OS software trusted by Apple loads at startup.

STORAGE

●        Features PCIe – based storage.

●        No additional hard drives are available.

●        Read speed is four times faster (up to 3.4GB than the SSD in previous models.

●        Up to 2TB of storage, base model ships with 128 and 256 GB.

CONNECTIVITY

Supports 802.11 ac WI FI and Bluetooth 5.0.

Equipped with 10/100/1000 BASE – T Gigabit ethernet. This can be upgraded to 100GB ethernet with support for 1GB, 2.5GB and 10GB.

IN CONCLUSION

It’s not just a great desktop computer, it’s the power behind everything automated at home. Mac Mini even though mini has the power to deliver industrial grade task. You could be testing your latest IOS or running a live concert, this machine is the link between great ideas and great results.

This cutting edge device provides the benefit of effortless high performance and comfort, thanks to an outstanding innovation. The secret behind this stunning device is the amazing design which provides much functionality with effortless power. The device offers an amazing feeling of comfort and control.

iMAC 2019 Review – A Cutting Edge Device

IMAC 2019 REVIEW

Starting with the sizes they come in two which are 21.5 and 27 inches respectively. As per most of the IMAC family, it’s an ultra slim all in one desktop. An upgrade to 8th And 9th – Generation Intel processor, faster memory and a new Radeon Pro Vega graphics addition in March 2019.

DISPLAY FOR THE 27 INCHES

  • The retina display is 5120 x 2880
  • A coffee lake processor
  • The memory is 2666Mhz faster
  • Radeon Vega Pro graphics options

DISPLAY FOR THE 21.5 INCHES

  • The retina display is 4096 x 2304
  • A coffee lake processor
  • Radeon Vega pro graphics options
  • The memory is 2666MHz faster

It took two years of waiting for Apple to finally release this device into the market, which introduces the 8th And 9th Generation. The external part has no design changes, compare to its predecessor. The 21.5, 27, 4K AND 5K iMacs are made of the same ultra-thin, slim bodied design which was introduced in 2012 for the first time. The updates that were introduced to the 2017 specs are still the same for this spec. These specs earn the title of the best mac ever display because it offers:

  • 500 nits brightness
  • 10 – bit dithering

These are for accurate reproduction of up to a billion colours. The update to the 21.5 inch is the 8th Generation chips with up to 6 cores at the high end. This spec is 60 percent faster compared to the previous model. The 27 inch is updated with the 9th Generation chips with up to 8 cores and is up to 2.4 faster than its predecessor.

The Radeon Pro Graphics was introduced for the first time in the 4 and 5k models. The Radeon pro graphics offer 80 percent faster graphic performance and the 27 inch offer 50 percent. These are high end upgrades at an additional cost.

These machines come with a fusion drive as standard storage capacity, which can be upgraded with SSD storage at an additional cost. The 2019 4K 21.5 inch and 2K 21.5-inch IMAC still maintains the traditional hard drives. Configuration for the 21.5 and 4K can be up to 32GB of fast 2666MHz and configuration for the 27 inch can be up to 64GB of 2666MHz RAM.

THE TWO MODELS ARE EQUIPPED WITH:

  • Two USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • 4 USB-a port
  • A headphone jack
  • An SD card slot
  • A gigabit ethernet port
  • Face time HD camera
  • Stereo speakers
  • Microphone

IMAC 2019 REVIEW – DESIGN

As stated earlier, there aren’t many changes to the design if compare to the 2012 models. These latest designs still maintain the slim unibody with razor thin 5mm display with aluminium stands and aluminium border at the bottom of both specs. They have a single plug at the back of the power ports for accessory connection. The 27inch has a rear hatch for accessing the RAM for upgrades.

The 21.5-inch measures:

  • 7 inches tall
  • 8 inches wide
  • 9 inches depth
  • Weighs 12.5 pounds

The 27-inch measures:

  • 3 inches tall
  • 6 inches wide
  • 8 inches depth
  • Weighs 20.8 pounds

DISPLAY

The upgrade for the 4K and 5K model features is the 2017 one with 500 nits brightness which supports the 10 – bit dithering and wide colour gamut. The display can accurately reproduce up to a billion colour for a vivid, true to life screen due to the features.

27 INCH

  • Upgraded to 5K display
  • 1TB or 2TB fusion drives as the standard option
  • Supports up to 64GB of 2666MHz DDR4 RAM
  • The standard RAM is 8GB with the option to upgrade for better performance.

IMAC 2019 REVIEW – CPU AND GPU

  • Built with Intel’s 8th And 9th Generation desktop class coffee lake processor.
  • Kaby lake chips have been improved compared to the previous 27-inch specs.
  • 6-core 8th Generation Intel core i5 processors at 3.0 and 3.1GHz.
  • 9th Generation 3.7GHz, 6-core i5 for the higher end-based configuration.
  • The middle and high-end machine can be configured with a 9th generation, 3.6 GHz, 8 core i9 chips with turbo boost of up to 5.0 GHz
  • This model is 2.4 times faster compared to the previous model
  • The performance is based on upgraded chip and based chips in this spec
  • Single core performance is 6 to 11 percent
  • Multi core performance is between 43 to 49 percent for six – core models
  • The 3.6GHz, 8-core i9 chip comes with the biggest boost in multi core performance with up to 66 percent speed.
  • The graphics are the Radeon Pro 570X, 575X or 580X graphic chips with up to 8GB VRAM
  • A choice to upgrade the high end 27 inch to Radeon Pro Vega 48 with 8GB VRAM.
  • The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is 50 percent faster compared to the GPU in previous models.

21.5 INCH

The resolution of the 4K 21.5 inch is 4096 x 2304 and features 500 nits brightness and wide colour support for vibrant colours just like the 5K. The higher end models come with a 1TB fusion drive, low models and mid-tier 4K models come with standard hard drives. They can be upgraded with faster solid-state storage with 2TB max.

The option to upgrade up to 32GB with 2666MHz RAM, which is faster are available for the middle tier and the high end 4K, all model ships with 8GB RAM, thunderbolt 3 is standard in the 21.5 machine with two TB3 ports available with other ports.

IMAC 2019 REVIEW

CPU AND GPU

  • Built with the Intel 8th Generation coffee lake chip
  • Based model is not built with a 4K display
  • Uses older 7th Generation Intel processor
  • The middle tier 4K models come with quad core 3.6GHz, 8 generation core i3 chips
  • The higher end machine has a 6 core 3.0 GHz 8th Generation core i5 chip.
  • They can be upgraded to 3.2GHz 8th Generation 6-core i7 chip.
  • The updated 8th Generation chip in the 21.5 2091 model is 60 percent better in terms of performance.
  • Single core performance is between 5 to 10 percent
  • Multi core performance is between 10 to 50 percent.
  • Lower end 4K is built with Radeon Pro 555X with 2GB VRAM
  • Higher end 4K built with Radeon pro 560X with 4GB VRAM
  • An option to upgrade the end model with pro Vega 20 graphics.
  • There’s no discrete graphic option for the low end 21.5 but uses an Intel’s integrated iris plus graphics 640.

Low end non 4K can be upgraded with:

  • An additional RAM
  • A fusion drive
  • SSD

4Ks can be upgraded with:

  • A faster processor
  • More RAM
  • Better storage

Higher end 4K can be upgraded with Radeon Pro Vega 20 graphics.

OTHER FEATURES

THUNDEBOLT 3

  • Thunderbolt 3 ports are built into all models and are capable of:
  • Driving one 5K external display at 60Hz
  • Two 4K UHD displays at 60Hz
  • Two 4K display at 60Hz
  • It supports display ports, thunderbolt of up to 40Gb/s, USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10Gb/s and thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI and VGA using adapters.

OTHER PORTS

All iMacs include:

  • 5mm headphone jack
  • SD card slot
  • Four USB ports
  • Gigabit ethernet port
  • Kensington lock slot

CAMERA AND MICROPHONE

The front facing face time HD camera is powered by 720p video. Al specs has built in stereo speakers and microphones.

CONECTIVITY

It supports 802.11ac WI FI which is backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n, and 4.2 Bluetooth technology.

IN CONCLUSION.

The vision behind the iMac is nothing other than being magnificent, the desktop experience through the combination of a fitting powerful and easy to use technology in an elegant all one design devices take the iMac to a higher level. You have more tools to achieve more with the aid of the latest processor with a faster memory and phenomenal graphics.

This cutting edge device provides the benefit of effortless high performance and comfort, thanks to an outstanding innovation. The secret behind this stunning device is the amazing design which provides much functionality with effortless power. The device offers an amazing feeling of comfort and control.

 

 

 

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