Watch: Apple M1 Mac Mini Unboxing and First Impressions!

We unbox the new Apple Mac Mini equipped with the new Apple Silicon M1 chip and run the initial set-up.

Apple Mac Mini 

In June, Apple announced that the company will transition from Intel-based Macs to Apple Silicon and we unbox one of the first Macs with the new M1 chip!

On the outside, the new Mac Mini looks nearly identical to the current Intel-based Mac Mini. The main difference from the outside is the reduced number of Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports from 4 down to just 2 ports. On the inside, it features the new Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine.

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The new Mac Mini is configurable from the base 8GB unified RAM and 256GB storage up to 16GB unified RAM and up to 2TB of storage.

Let's dive in!

Watch: Apple M1 Mac Mini Unboxing

Apple M1 Mac Mini Specs

Display: None, connects to an external display via HDMI 2.0 or Thunderbolt 3/USB 4

CPU: 5nm Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine

RAM: 8GB unified memory, configurable to 16GB

ROM: 256GB/512GB configurable up to 2TB

OS: MacOS 11.0 Big Sur

Connectivity: WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet, Two Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports, Two USB-A, HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack,

Dimensions: 3.6 x 19.7 x 19.7 cm

Weight: 1.2 kg

Price: PHP 37,990 (8GB/256GB), PHP 49,990 (8GB/512GB)

As of the moment

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In the video, we unbox the new small form factor desktop Mac. We will be sharing our thoughts on the M1 Mac Mini in our full review. So stay tuned!

Apple's initial set-up is painless and easy to run thru. If you already own a Mac, MacOS features a Migration Assistant app that allows you to transfer your files, settings and apps from your previous Mac to the new one seamlessly thru wired or wireless means.

What do you guys think?