M4 Mac mini was almost even smaller, but design compromises were made

The redesign of the M4 Mac mini could've been even smaller, Apple executives have admitted, but there were quite a few tradeoffs needed to produce the best version yet.The M4 Mac mini [middle] between an older Mac mini [below] and an Apple TV [above]Apple's revamp of the Mac mini with the M4 and M4 Pro chip led to a much more compact design with quite a few physical changes. Aside from size, it also saw a shift of ports to the front, as well as the under-mounted power button.In talking about the redesign effort to Fast Company, Apple VP of hardware engineering Kate Bergeron and Mac marketing's Sophie Le Guen explained that it was a balancing act. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums