Mac mini Apple M1 chip 8GB Memory 256GB SSD MGNR3LL/A (Renewed)

I am the Apple tech for my school district. I recently bought an iPad Pro 12.9 (M1) over getting a MacBook but still wanted a desktop Mac at home when needed. My 2012 Mac mini was unable to update past Catalina. I didnt want to spend much so I ordered this one in hopes it would be OK. The packaging was very good though it could have used a bit more bubble wrap to keep the insides from moving around during transit. However the mini was extremely well packed inside a double layer of padding. The only issue Ive observed in this renewed product so far is that when it first booted it sounded like the internal speaker is partially blown. I dont use the internal speaker so its not an issue and I wouldnt bother to return it just for that. Everything else about it is fine. Getting it up and running was routine. Since this is something I do several times a week in my job I know when something isnt right, even if its minor. The mini is fine and Im happy with my purchase. Hope this helps.

I couldnt tell this was an Amazon renewed product. It arrived looking like new and works well with zero issues. Super happy and relieved!

So far it was the best computer Ive purchased

This is more powerful than I thought it would be.

great little machine for the price. Ill be using it to run some low level servers. Really like how cool the M1 runs. The fan almost never turns on.

Just using it for regular tasks and web browsing, so far works great.

Great mac. Handles everything I need it to plus some. Using it as a media server, and it runs without fail, day & night. Super fast. Super clean. Would never have known it was a refurb except for the GIANT paper sticker they threw on the front. Nice work, man.

This is a great little computer. Though, it is about twice the size of the Intel NUCs, it is dead silent so far. I use it for testing compatibility with m1.

Having started on a Mac Plus many, many years ago, I am amazed at how the Mac, especially the mini, has evolved. This machine is lightning fast and all it purports to be. However, there are some idiosyncrasies. One I find interesting is that my monitor is hooked up through the HDMI port. If the mini goes in sleep mode, then when turning it back on, the monitor is a grey screen. I had to google to find out that this, indeed, happens with the M1 and how to easily fix it. Still annoying though.

Not recommend