Apple has an unexpected bestseller. Low price, huge possibilities
Apple is associated by many people with high prices. But it looks like theirs Mac mini (2024) is currently one of the most profitable computers in this format. Especially if someone wants to work with artificial intelligence in a local environment. The scale of interest is so large that… there is a shortage of devices in stores.
The Apple M4 has the advantage of computing within a single chip
It turns out that the basic variant is the ideal solution for solutions like: Moltbot. We’re talking about agent AI here, which is an assistant for managing schedules, summarizing and responding to emails, and much more. Importantly, everything is done in the comfort of your homewithout connecting to external servers and sharing your data.
Why Apple? Firstly, despite the crisis on the DRAM market, Americans did not raise prices. Mac mini (2024) launched in Poland with a price of PLN 2,999, and is currently available for purchase (still) for PLN 2,699. At this price, it is difficult to assemble a similar configuration yourself that will fit in your hand.
Secondly, Apple has the advantage of its own unique architecture. The ARM-based M4 system combines CPU+GPU+NPU that share LPDDR5X memory. In other words data remains in one place and work on them continues in parallel. This eliminates the delays known from classic PCs.
So if you wanted to try local AI, you should hurry – stocks in stores are running out, which may mean that prices will soon increase or the equipment will be unavailable. However, please remember that Mac mini with Apple M5 is also planned for this year. The performance jump should be noticeable.
