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

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So far so good. The computer is working fine

I ordered the Mac Mini M1 on Friday with standard free shipping from the vendor and it was delivered the next day (Saturday) by UPS. Im still in shock. The computer out of the box looked new. I already had the peripherals so I connected everything and was amazed at the performance. Im not doing any heavy lifting, web browsing, 3D Printing software, DAC for audio and some 4X games. My first computer was a VIC-20 back in 1980 but this unit surpasses any computer Ive built or purchased by a large margin. The MacOS is nice but I come from a Linux environment so in the end Ill probably install Parallels and run Linux. The M1 processor that Apple has created is truly a marvel. For video or audio editing on the cheap pickup the 16 GB RAM model with the 512 GB of storage and you will be a happy camper. For the normal computer user the base model with 8 GB is fine. For additional storage and ports there are a number of docks with built in SSD slot made for the Mac Mini M1 available on Amazon.

My MacBook Air crashed and I needed a low cost alternative. Apple didnt disappoint. This Mac mini with the M1 chip is super fast. Its so fast I never hear it running since it has an SSD instead of HD and no internal fan. But it doesnt get hot. Its the coolest computer Ive ever owned which is a good indicator of how long it will last. Great job Apple. Thanks Amazon.

The new Mac mini with the M1 Apple Silicon chip is fantastic! It has way exceeded my expectations. I have been using Macs for over 20 years and have purchased several Mini’s over that time. I have always preferred the iMacs due to better performance but this M1 Mini is great. The 8GB version has been fine for my basic computing needs. If I was running video or photo editing or more intensive apps I would have opted fir the 16GB version. This “renewed” one from Amazon looks brand new. I just purchased a new one and then got this renewed one. I can’t tell the difference between them. I consider it an absolute value! Thanks Amazon!

Good product.

I bought this because I wanted a good home computer that didn’t need to be a laptop. The unit is super fast and just like new. Buying a refurbished unit is the way to go by saving some money without sacrificing quality.

Not as snappy as I thought. Which is a bad thing for the M1

Apple products can be all over the map. I have a 2009 Mac that works well. The same for an old IPod. My last Mac Mini was a problem child, so I replaced it with a refurbished one from Loop-Mobile. I have had terrific experiences with Refurbished phones from Amazon, so I have high hopes for this one. I like being able to choose whatever monitor and keyboard and mouse I like. I appreciate the portability. This one came with the latest operating system, which is an assurance it hasn’t been sitting in someone’s warehouse. For the price, compared to Apple, its certainly worth the chance. This model is a huge improvement over my previous one.

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.