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contingencies ◴[11 Jul 25 15:55 UTC] No.44533661[source]▶

While you're at it add the USBC power hack https://github.com/vk2diy/hackbook-m4-mini

I've been traveling for business with this as my sole machine for 3 months straight and it has proven to be an excellent system.

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beanjuice ◴[11 Jul 25 16:05 UTC] No.44533800[source]▶

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What is the benefit over a macbook in this case?

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1. contingencies ◴[11 Jul 25 16:11 UTC] No.44533872[source]▶

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1. cheaper 2. different form factor 3. more choice of battery/kb/mouse/screen/camera 4. not landfill when you have to replace battery/kb/mouse/screen/camera 5. doesn't have an annoying chunk out of the screen 6. doesn't have a video camera pointed at you all the time 7. keyboard that suits large hands 8. keyboard in preferred layout 9. not subject to apple tax on most components/upgrades

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Upgrading an M4 Pro Mac mini's storage for half the price