Apple defends M4 Mac mini’s power button

Apple execs reveal why the redesigned Mac mini M4 features a hidden power button
Apple's newest Mac mini M4 is a tiny powerhouse that is nearly flawless save for a few annoying shortcomings. One is the awkward placement of the power button, which has been controversial. It's one reason we suggested you skip the Mac mini M4.
How small is the M4 Mac mini really? This small
How does that size compare to other everyday objects? Perhaps these photos will provide a better point of reference for just how mini Apple’s new Mac mini really is. Here’s something you may have already: A Magic Trackpad.
Apple's M4 Mac Mini Is Bringing Me Back to the Desktop
Apple’s first Mac Week was a three-day product rollout for desktop hardware featuring the M4 chip, designed for Apple Intelligence. This week, Apple unveiled a new iMac, Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and introduced Apple Intelligence on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
I tried the new Mac mini M4 and this tiny mini PC is an absolute powerhouse — even if you don't get the pro model
The Mac mini M4 improves upon what was already a great mini PC with excellent performance, extra ports on both the front and back and a much more capable base model. Its smaller size also makes it a more compelling upgrade that takes up less space on your desk.
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It’s easy to love Apple’s powerful little desktop computer, as long as you can avoid buying more RAM or storage.
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Apple already introduced the M4 Max chip in the new MacBook Pro, and it’s currently one of the fastest chips on the market. It sports a 16 core CPU and 40 core GPU, which means a theoretical M4 Ultra would be around double that – with a 32 core CPU and 80 core GPU, thanks to Apple’s UltraFusion technology.
Apple defended its oddly placed M4 Mac mini power button — here's my take as a new owner
However, there is one pretty controversial design choice with the new M4 Mac mini: The power button. Previously, the Mac mini was designed with the power button located on the back of the device alongside all of the computer's ports.
Apple defends the M4 Mac mini’s power button
People have been puzzling over the decision to move the M4 Mac mini's power button to the underside of the PC, but Apple thinks the placement is "optimal."The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Why the M4 Mac Mini power button is on the bottom
The M4 Mac Mini's power button can't be reached without picking up the entire computer, small as it is, and finding it on the underside. One of those comical "design" decisions that Apple makes now and again,
Apple finally explained the Mac Mini's weird power button — but the answer won't satisfy you
Apple's M4 Mac mini is facing backlash over an unusual design flaw. Apple finally responded, but it might not be what Mac users want to hear.
M4 Mac Mini review: Turbo speed for 'Apple Intelligence' AI features
Apple's new M4 chips have reached two more Mac product lines: the MacBook Pro workhorse and the small Mac Mini desktop computer. While the changes remain hidden inside the MacBook Pro, the newest Mac mini stands out,
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