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ericlaiys
post Dec 13 2024, 06:35 PM

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QUOTE(yvliew @ Dec 13 2024, 06:26 PM)
see which one is accurate?

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post Dec 13 2024, 06:49 PM

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QUOTE(yvliew @ Dec 13 2024, 06:37 PM)
i thought 70++ so hot..
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your current temperature is 45C. Over 75% will kill your nvme faster

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post Dec 14 2024, 11:06 PM

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QUOTE(A1700 @ Dec 14 2024, 08:52 PM)
Finally I have received my Mac mini M4 on last Thursday, set up is on going now. If your guys don't mind, can share the photos of your set up.

I'm using Dell 1080p ultrasharp monitor, logitech keyboard and mouse (wired), hopefully running smoothly. Thanks.
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here is mine. finally able to use 3 monitors


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post Dec 15 2024, 06:04 PM

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QUOTE(yvliew @ Dec 15 2024, 06:01 PM)
Found a big ass heatsink for my External enclosure ssd. it cools quite a bit. LOL
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Don’t put on top of m4. Both are heating up.
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post Dec 16 2024, 11:13 AM

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Trade in process:
11 Dec (Wednesday)- Received M4 Mac Mini
12 Dec (Thursday)- Pos malaysia collected my M1
13 Dec (Friday)- Items received by verification team (Bukit Jelutong)
16 Dec (Monday) - Verification completed and process for refund. Trade in completed
Now wait for refund to my cc HSBC

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post Dec 16 2024, 11:36 AM

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QUOTE(muman7 @ Dec 16 2024, 11:34 AM)
Which specs and how much you get from the trade in? Apple offers better price than other platform like carousel or marketplace?
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M1-8GB and 256GB RAM. Just RM800, better than nothing as 4 years machine. Prefer apple to avoid 3rd party

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post Dec 16 2024, 08:07 PM

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QUOTE(yvliew @ Dec 16 2024, 07:54 PM)
I think can sell at least 1200? 800 is too low. M1 still a capable machine and I'm sure a lot would see it's a steal for around 1200.
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well....i don't want to bother entertaining people and give warranty to people. Less problem & fast complete deal.
plus nowadays all machines min 16GB, the faster u dump the 8GB machine, the better. Starting 2025, the value will drop even more.


Last time I made a mistake on MacBook pro, 1.6k trade-in value, I waited to find buyer. The trade in value dropped to 1k, switch & machine will take it for rm800 after evaluation (small scratch - devalued around rm200). Due to its low value, decided to continue using it however only lasted 4 month & display started to be faulty. Lesson learned, trade in as hw tends to be faulty after 4 years especially SSD which has a TBW lifespan.

Now happy user with traded-in
a) Ipad Air -> Ipad Mini 7
b) M1 Mac mini -> M4 Mac Mini

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post Dec 18 2024, 09:23 PM

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QUOTE(jonthebaptist @ Dec 18 2024, 08:15 PM)
it's simple test, my set up not directly link to router, i have long cables running through the house. the bottleneck is definitely there in the cable or usb-c port. My point here more to show for those that didn't upgrade to 10 Gibabit ethernet on Mac Mini M4, you can consider 2.5GbE or 5GbE adapters.

The 5GbE adapter I bought only cost me rm61 on 12.12.
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your backbone network is 10GB??? if your router/switch only 1GB, then it is pointless
my switch & router is 2.5GB, CAT7 cabling & all my machine running 2.5GB NIC except mac mini which is 1GB

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post Dec 21 2024, 01:15 PM

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QUOTE(yvliew @ Dec 21 2024, 01:09 PM)
Gonna try this heatsink and see how much improvement. It was running  around 46-50c by its own and I'm not really comfortable with that temp.

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mine 47C . it is normal.
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post Dec 26 2024, 06:05 PM

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QUOTE(hellfried @ Dec 26 2024, 05:12 PM)
OK this is driving me mad. I am using my Mac Mini M4 with a M7 Samsung 4K monitor. The very first C-C cable that i use to connect them together works perfectly but I felt it was a bit short at 0.5 meters. BTW this is the description of this cable on the shopee page that I bought it from - USB C to USB C Cable 100W USB 3.2 Type C Gen2 20Gbps Data Transfer Cable PD Fast Charging 4K Video Monitor Thunderbolt 3.

Since it was a bit too short I decided to buy a longer cable. This are the specs -  20Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C to Type C Cable PD 100W Video 8K@60Hz. However when I try to connect it, there is no signal. So my conclusion is that it is not comaptible.

I bought a 3rd cable - USB4 Cable with 240W Fast Charging 1m 8K Monitor 40Gbps Compatible with USB 4 Thunderbolt 4 Type C. It does not work! No signal!

What specs should I be looking for in the cable? Is it really so difficult to find a compatible cable?? Please help.
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I use any china cable - USB c to HDMI & ugreen. no problem
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post Dec 26 2024, 09:19 PM

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QUOTE(jonthebaptist @ Dec 26 2024, 08:49 PM)
Just curious, 2025 coming, will there be added tax on the Mac Mini M4?

Does anyone here know or keep track?
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no one will know. USD currency seem hard to predict. anytime price can go up as now already 4.4+
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post Dec 30 2024, 07:25 PM

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QUOTE(axercr777 @ Dec 30 2024, 05:47 PM)
I will look into this. Did you use a thermal pad that is as large as the surface area between the case and the heatsink?
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your thermal pad must touch the case for heat to dissipation (put bottom and top). my ugreen enclosure only 47 Celcium running 24x7
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post Dec 31 2024, 05:47 PM

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QUOTE(RacingTech @ Dec 31 2024, 02:06 PM)
Thanks for your reply. Was planning of managing my cable and stuff... don't really like to plug the sound jack at the front. If hdmi can pass the audio signal, may be i can plug the audio jack to the monitor instead.
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still got people use sound jack? i hate cabling. nowadays all bluetooth
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post Dec 31 2024, 08:39 PM

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QUOTE(yvliew @ Dec 31 2024, 04:10 PM)
Already start selling. Price is reasonable too! Not in a rush to get yet. Wait review see if it's reliable since the PCB is not as thick as apple's.


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QUOTE(shyan90's @ Dec 31 2024, 06:43 PM)
Wait another 2-3 month only can get true result. The PCB is thick as apple original 1. Problem is original 1 maybe 15mm it has 10 layer, aftermarket same 15mm but only 4 layer... biggrin.gif
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not only that, performance as well. Doubt it is as fast as apple. Used to change SSD to another for MacBook pro. regret after changed as performance slow compare to original ssd
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post Jan 1 2025, 02:56 PM

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QUOTE(Redundant @ Jan 1 2025, 02:41 PM)
It's finally 1/1 but seems like Mac Mini M4 base specs no longer in stock! sad.gif
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hot selling cake....
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post Jan 2 2025, 10:10 AM

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frankly speaking mac mini always no stock since early model. physical store don't keep many unit on this. Online is better option
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post Jan 2 2025, 06:11 PM

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QUOTE(Cynox @ Jan 2 2025, 12:10 PM)
wow... quite a long lead time, meaning the Mac Mini M4 is in high demand.
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most likely they stop production, collect order and produce in 1 go
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post Jan 30 2025, 09:43 PM

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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ Jan 30 2025, 07:46 PM)
Anyone using homepod mini as mac mini speaker?
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cannot as dont support bluetooth. only for apple tv, phone and ipad
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post Jan 30 2025, 09:44 PM

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anyone able to sleep mac and electricity drop to 0. mine still using 12w when in sleep. this happened due to move app and home folder to external nvme.
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post Feb 22 2025, 08:18 AM

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QUOTE(yvliew @ Feb 22 2025, 03:40 AM)
ughh.. 3:30 am surf taobao.. see this.. add to cart.. see price.. seems good.. direct ship somemore.. but wasn't gonna purchase.. but i don't know why I thought still can press next before actually pay for it.. press.... it paid directly. don't even need secure2u since i added my CC... should i go ahead or cancel? they should accept cancel right??? or i should just 將錯就錯???

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