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		etothet 34 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple is crossing a Steve Jobs red line A cheaper Mac Mini? $599 for the entry level is a pretty great deal (assuming you view macOS and the ecosystem as a feature and not a bug). Genuine question: is there a comparable Windows machine in a mini desktop form factor at a similar or lower price?

layer8 33 days ago [–]

If you just need a desktop for random browsing and run-off-the-mill office work, there are $250-300 mini PCs you can get for that no problem.

dbtc 33 days ago | [–]

Anything that beats a refurb m1 mac mini for $250?

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