In the most recent edition of Mark Gurman’s newsletter, it’s reported that Apple prepares to entirely remove USB-An assistance on the next Mac mini. The M4 Mac mini is expected to be among the most substantial overhauls in 14 years. Because 2010, disallowing the elimination of the DVD drive in 2011, the Mac mini has actually stayed the same in style. While the internals have actually developed significantly, it has actually been a 7.7-inch square for a very long time.
According to Gurman, this brand-new style suggests say goodbye to USB-A. He does point out there will be 5 USB-C ports, which is a plus. Nevertheless, the absence of USB-A is a frustration, specifically thinking about numerous desktop devices, like cordless mouse dongles, count on it. This should not come as a substantial shock given that Apple has actually currently phased out USB-A on the majority of its other computer systems. It was just a matter of time before the Mac mini did the same.
On a brighter side, the Mac mini is set to get ports on the front for the very first time. Mark Gurman exposes that 2 of the USB-C ports will be on the front, while 3 will be on the back. This is for the M4 Pro variation of the Mac mini. Whether the base design will likewise have 5 USB-C ports stays unpredictable as Apple has actually traditionally supplied less ports on the base Mac mini.
The brand-new Mac mini will likewise maintain Ethernet, HDMI, and the earphone jack. Gurman even more reports that the power supply will be internal, attending to an issue for lots of. The brand-new Mac mini is certainly shaping up to be a fantastic computer system upgrade.
