The Cheapest M1 Mac Mini Is Still Incredibly Powerful

Even with newer options available, the base model M1 Mac Mini is still an incredible computer and probably just about the best overall value out there. This video takes a look at the base model M1 Mac Mini after more than a year and a half of daily use and explains why I think it's still worth considering.

• Rafael Ludwig's video on 8gb vs. 16gb:
   • Mac Mini 8GB vs 16GB (Don't Make a HUGE Mi...  

• M1 Mac Mini:
https://geni.us/tbm1mini (Amazon)
https://bhpho.to/3eEOLcG (B&H)

• Hagibis USB Hub:
https://geni.us/sweethagibis (Amazon)

• Under Desk Mount:
https://geni.us/macmount
(I ended up getting a second one of these for the USB hub)

• The Display I Use:
https://geni.us/aNb9nA (Amazon)

📼 More M1 Videos:
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•9 Month Update:    • The Cheapest M1 Mac Mini 9 Months Later - ...  
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⏱ Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Nothing Mini About It
1:21 - Why I Chose The Mac Mini
3:00 - Price
3:37 - M1 RAM vs. “Intel RAM”
5:03 - Why Choose The Base Model?
6:22 - What About Bugs & Problems?
7:19 - Video Editing & Intensive Tasks
9:28 - What About Future Upgrades?

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•Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
•Aputure Light Dome Mini: https://geni.us/vf5O (B&H)
•Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nanlite (Amazon)
•Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/pavotubes (Amazon)
•Falconeyes Flexible LED Light: https://geni.us/j4ENw (Amazon)
•Aputure MC RGB Light: https://geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon)
•Impact C-Stand: https://geni.us/k97w66m (Amazon)
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Episode 313: The Cheapest M1 Mac Mini Is Still an AWESOME Choice