Name: Apple Mac Mini 3.0 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD (Late 2018)
Brand: Apple
SKU: ACMRTT216256
Price: 1099.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.7 (62 reviews)

Apple Mac Mini 3.0 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD (Late 2018)

Apple Mac Mini (Late 2018)

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Awesome machine. Upgraded the RAM myself to 64GB.

Awesome

I bought the i7 with 1TB SSD and 8GB RAM, and upgraded to 64GB using Samsung SoDIMMs.   So far so good!

I don't do video editing, but am running Docker with a Linux SQL Server container, Visual Studio for Mac, and Azure Data Studio, along with a VNS, Microsoft Remote Terminal, and several desktops with Chrome and Safari browsers on two monitors.   It appears about half of the memory is used, including a fairly large disk cache, and the cpu usage is relatively low.

I bought one of those Vesa wall mounts and mounted the unit on the underside of my desk, which allows me to keep it and the cords out of sight/mind.   I haven't noticed any fan noise at all, and the unit has never gotten very hot (although I don't pay much attention to it under the desk.)

I am currently running with Dell U2515h and U2415b monitors, but will be upgrading to U2718q 4K monitors soon.

Fyi I also spent the extra $ for AppleCare+ to extend the warranty to 3 years for better peace of mind since most of the electronics are soldered onto the motherboard and are not replaceable.

For the capacity, performance, and physical size ... I am very happy with my purchase :).  

-- John

Fast and compact Mac!

Great computer. So small to be so powerful. Great price and fast delivery.

Super Fast

Received my computer quickly and VERY well packed.  Works Well. I am pleased!!

Excellent customer service

After much research and deliberation, I finally landed on this as my primary home office machine.  I upgraded to 32gb ram myself for ~$ (purchasing Crucial 2666mHz ram and installing) instead of paying apple an extra $.  Very powerful little machine.

I think this is a great option if you don't need advanced graphics processing (no standalone GPU) and you already have peripherals that you like using.  If you don't have peripherals and you don't mind apple's magic mouse + keyboard, I would consider a 2019 iMac too.

Powerful macOS machine at a fair price

Computer replaced a late 2009 iMac. It is fast.

Nice computer

Amazing power in a small footprint. Amazed that it can use Windows keyboard n mouse.

Mac mini for the first time Mac owner

Ordered the Mac Mini to run Windows 10 Pro on to host an app and SQL client. Runs smooth, Windows is super fast without all the bloatware from the big box PC manufacturers.

Shipped directly by Apple. Powerful Mac!

A little bigger than I thought but still far less space than my old desktop!  Bought ram to upgrade myself. Takes a little time but easy enough!

Mac mini 2018

Apple finally stepped back into the mid-range upgradable computer market. For those of us that need upgradable RAM and don't require the portability of a laptop, expense and processing overkill of a Mac Pro, or the 5K monitor of an iMac this mini was welcome news.
The only place it falls short is the onboard graphics controller, but with 4 (yes 4!) Thunderbolt 3 ports (plus 2 USB 3, HDI and ethernet) adding an eGPU is a simple upgrade that still keeps you over a thousand dollars cheaper than a comparable iMac.
The RAM upgrade is easy enough, if you have steady hands and can follow a simple tutorial. I had mine swapped in under 30 minutes. So now I have a powerhouse for music production and a decently capable video editing machine for a fraction of what our last Mac Pro set us back. Very happy to stay within the Apple framework for a fraction of the cost.

Capable production machine

Works as expected. Wish the gpu was more powerful. Fan does not start until unit is very hot.

Fan should run proportionally to temperature of unit.

Exactly what I ordered, delivered the next day. Very easy to do business with Adorama.

Quick and easy

Although carrying a nice slim and light form factor, Mac Mini is due for a design update. Apple has not updated the current design for many years.
Mac Mini is a compelling stationary computer that offers enough power for all of your daily tasks. Do not expect to game on this machine much, however.
Those paying attention to performance per dollar ratio should probably avoid Mac Mini, as it is a bit overpriced for the specs.
Overall, a well-built light computer that performs well and does the job

The new Apple Mac Mini is a familiar face that does the job

I was so craved fo have this stunning computer to use it. This Mac mini is a optimized to compact space and it has strong work performance as a workstation.

Stunning minimized workstation!

i love this. use it primarily as a media server and basic computer needs.

great little machine

Pros
- compact, but capable
- Quiet
- Best part - plenty of ports of all kinds - HDMI, USB-C/Thunderbolt, USB, ethernet - NO NEED for dongles!!!

Cons
- RAM is not user upgradable, per Apple. (but there are videos on youtube)

small, but powerful

My last Mac Mini 2011 died and I needed another one. Very happy with this product.

New Mac Mini

Nice, compact little system with lots of power.  I upgraded the RAM (purchased separately) and pushed it to 32GB.  If you want more RAM, I suggest you do the same because Apple's pricing for RAM is outrageous.  The main con to this system is the SSD is soldered in meaning you can't upgrade it.  Apple's pricing on SSD upgrades are outrageous much like their RAM prices.  That means you either have to pay a lot up front or use an external drive.  It would have been easy for Apple to put a fast NVME drive in this which would allow a later user upgrade, but they chose not to.

Powerful little desktop system

Speedy and compact. Just what I expected.

Good Product

Great site

Like my Mac Mini. It is a great balance of value and money.

From Mac Mini 2011 to 2018 (Late)

Works great. One of the few apple products that allow memory to be upgraded. Unfortunately, the SSD is soldered in which is not so good.

good buy

Shipping was very well done and on time.  The packaging is amazing as always with Apple, and putting Mac Mini in service was a bit intimidating.  I had read a bit online about transferring, in particular about Lightroom Classic, since I have thousands of pictures and had not been able to update with my old Mac Book Pro 2011. Lightroom app was on the Mac Book Pro, all its labor was on a 4T external hard drive.  I followed these steps:
1. Loaded from another 8T external drive the last back-up from Time Machine onto Mac Mini.
2. Updated OS on Mac Mini.
3. Checked that all was working correctly, and it was, amazing.
4. Connected 4T external drive with Lightroom labor and checked that Lightroom Classic was happy, and it was, amazing.
5. Updated Lightroom Classic.
And I am back in business as if I had never left my Mac Book Pro, although everything is way faster, neater and comfortable.
Five stars!

It does what I expected it would do.

Super convenient company, love the customer service

Impressive

This is the second mini Mac I have owned. I find the Mac installed ram too expensive and the non ability to upgrade drives is a turn off. IN my older(late 2011) mini I was able to upgrade ram and drives to ssd drives It is still a 10 star computer, but the planned obsolescence that apple uses is a RIP(off).

Very good but not great

I’d been waiting for a new mini, and finally ordered one.  With the configuration I have, it’s mostly a pleasure to use, and much faster than the previous mini’s I’d had.  There is sometimes a screen glitch, upon startup, which is a bit annoying, but, other than that, it’s a solid machine that is quiet, takes up little space, and is a move towards the future with 4 usb-c ports, hdmi, and 2 usb 3 ports.  The dark grey color is nice, as well.

Solid little machine.

Love my Mac mini. Super fast and low profile. Using it as my media server with my 4K tv.

Great little device

Awesome purchase considering my last Apple computer purchase was a MacBook Pro from 2007. SO fast  and efficient. Adorama is a great place to buy. Thank you!

Updated Mac Mini

Well designed good components, a jo to usr

Fast and elegant

Six core i7 with 32gb ram, e
Excellent performance as expected and would do it  again.

Apple Mac Mini 3.0 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD (Late 2018)

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