Apple Mac mini, Intel Core i5 3.0GHz Six-Core, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, macOS Mojave (Late 2018) - With Apple AppleCare+ 2-Year Coverage Extension

2024-02-03T08:04:43

This Mac Mini is a bargain - which is exactly what the mini was always supposed to be. For a couple of hundred dollars more, you can buy an entry level mini with Apple's new M silicon and it is also a very strong performer. Unfortunately, the newer machines have no upgrade potential so you are basically stuck with what you are willing to buy up front. With this older Intel based machine, you can at least upgrade the RAM - not sure about the internal SSD? The supplied 512GB SSD has a very reasonable capacity (at this price point) and remarkable performance. Excess drive capacity and time machine backup capability can of course be added via external drives. Minis are often used to drive retail signage so the specs allow this machine to drive a couple of monitors of impressive resolution - although gamers could probably find fault with the frame rates. If you have a decent monitor or two and an old Apple keyboard and mouse kicking around, this Mini will give you the powerful desktop capability on the cheap.

a h.

2021-05-24T16:34:59

This Mac mini is the last generation of the intel Mac minis. It is incredibly fast. Adorama was one of the few places I have found that had this model in stock.

THOMAS R.

2021-05-11T11:24:24

This little gem is a great computer and has everything one needs to operate a MAC desktop on the cheap. Could not recommend it more highly.

Steven B.

2021-01-14T10:15:37

I'm using the MINI as the central brains in a home entertainment center. From my perspective and given that I'm an OS fan it simply could not be better for me. The Mini is more than capable, fast and I can't believe I'm saying this but a great price at this price point. A nice array of ports gives this edition of the Mini and added advantage. The Mac was packed in a well cushioned package in a time fashion.

ROD R.

2020-12-07T07:42:49

I use this computer solely for music production and the 32GB RAM drastically increased my headroom to work on large files. It also has fantastic heat dissipation. No longer am I worrying about whether my computer can handle the workload, I am free to focus on the music. Adorama also shipped it super fast and had a great deal. Highly recommended.

KENNETH Z.

2020-11-23T09:24:03

Sooooo fast! Works like a charm. Has plenty of ports so I can run 3 displays and still have more for my audio interface and usb peripherals.

ADRIAN G.

2020-11-22T16:10:10

I love it for so many reasons, but my concern is with the very small hard drive. I have be certain to remove downloads and leave so many of my files in the cloud. That seems to help quite a bit.

Patricia H.

2020-11-10T11:40:17

Seems as it supposed to be

RODOLFO C.

2020-11-06T12:25:47

One of the best priced and overall amazing performing functional desktops I have owned. Great service and fast delivery. I will order and recommend this company over and over again. Thanks!

ALEX C.

2020-10-09T08:05:06

Wow this might be overkill with 64gb of Ram but this thing flies right out of the box. I got the shipment actually before the time that I was given originally thanks Adorama, you guys made it happen and I couldn’t be more pleased. Record label Here I come ......woo who!!!!!

MICHAEL J.

2020-09-09T10:57:39

Product was as expected, and packaged very well. Intuitive setup for novice. Paid extra for quick shipping, which did not really happen. It was shipped from the factory several days after I placed the order. Why does it take several days to leave from Apple warehouse??? So the company who builds a computer that can do everything can't manage to ship out their product the next day?

MATT W.

2020-09-09T08:09:57

This computer is exactly what I was looking for, and everyone at Adorama was extremely helpful in getting it to me asap. I will definitely be shopping with Adorama again in the future for any tech needs.

OLIVIA R.

2020-08-27T08:55:30

Handle P.S editing well. Easy to upgrade. Great little of everything computer. Have not experience any heating problem I heard about. Had to purchase a few USB to type C adapters so I can use all the ports. I’m pretty satisfy with the Mac Mini.

JOHNNY C.

2020-08-10T22:23:08

Everything I needed it to be :)

ADAM M.

2020-08-05T14:37:41

Purchased the Mac Mini to run my recording studio. This thing is awesome.

JAMES B.

2020-08-04T08:03:14

Works perfectly for us. We are using it to stream OBS and do some other video editing. We upgrade the RAM on our own, but the machine is perfect for our needs.

Matt J.

2020-08-02T08:22:53

The easiest set up. Up and running in minutes. Fits in any small space. Simple to operate.

FREDDIE D.

2020-08-02T08:07:01

Love it. Very fast

DANIEL M.

2020-07-27T09:07:19

This is the cheapest way to get a 6 core processor that runs OSX. I upgraded the ram myself (it was fairly easy) and now am very happy with the performance.

ADAM F.

2020-07-23T18:25:42

Fantastic purchase! Cannot beat the price for this level if performance. Love my purchase! Thanks, Adorama!!!

JOHN S.

2020-07-23T09:36:57

Needed to get a new computer strictly for my studio and I’m very pleased so far with this Mac Mini. It was very snappy straight out of the box but purchased 64 gigs of ram and installed it myself to circumvent Apple’s exuberant upgrade pricing. Could not be happier with the price to performance ratio.

Milena G.

2020-07-17T18:00:05

Exactly what I was looking for. Brand new latest model with quick shipping. Super happy with purchase.

ROBERT M.

2020-07-06T03:40:45

Package arrived in pristine condition, and contained exactly what I was expecting.

TAMMY P.

2020-07-01T04:16:24

This Mac mini is great! It really gets the job done

FAITH M.

2020-06-22T08:45:57

Pretty painless and trouble-free from the get go! Had to wait a couple days before my Adorama credit card would work on the site, but once that was sorted, ordered on a Friday, my order was submitted to Apple the following Sunday, a week and a half later, here's my brand new i7 Mac mini! So far so good, running smooth as silk compared to the 2010 Mac Pro it replaced, and no more choking in Logic Pro anymore!

CHRIS C.

2020-06-21T16:47:51

I've had apple computers since my first Apple II (1979). This is the next in a long line of apple products, boasting larger RAM and hard drive than the mid-2011 mini it is replacing.

Susan J.

2020-06-21T08:24:27

I love my new Mac Mini. It is great! Fair price and I should be set up for a long while with my art designs and music.

ROBERT B.

2020-06-16T06:20:20

I'm not a big fan of Mac mini, but this model makes me happy every time. I usually use it for Logic pro x(Digital Audio Workstation). Really fast and no buffering even use many tracks. I strongly recommend it.

PAUL K.

2020-06-11T17:53:55

Great computer. Late gen 6-Core i5 really delivers.

Ryan S.

2020-06-06T18:50:09

I had a Late 2012 Macbook Pro with maxed out specs (16 GB of Ram) which served me well these past 8 years. I recently purchased a 32" Wacom Cintiq Pro, and I got fed up with having to deal with opening and closing the lid on the MBP, and then the USB ports stopped working on the MBP. So I looked seriously at upgrading at long last. I opted for the Mac Mini because I wanted a headless Mac (I wanted to use my Wacom Cintiq as my primary and only monitor), and the Mac Pro was excessively expensive with a bare-bones build starting at 6K. I thought about going for the latest 13" MacBook Pro but again, I didn't want to deal with the lid and having to wake up the machine or deal with clamshell mode unpredictability and heating issues. I also didn't want to have to plug and unplug everything the way I've been doing for several years, it gets old, a Hub helps, but I still had a minimum of 3 plugs to plug in and unplug everytime. I also learned that when it comes to E-GPUs it's problematic to have a system with a GPU already. The Mac Mini respresented the sweet spot for me. That being said the 2020 MBP is not really an upgrade from the 2018 Mac Mini, but I decided to get it anyways since the cooling system is supposed to be slightly better (30% improved compared to the 2018 model) and I needed a computer now, not later. I also like the idea that I can easily buy the next gen Mac Mini and sell my current Mac Mini without much fuss if I want to. I purchased this model with the 8 GB option since the RAM is upgradeable and resulted in a savings of 50% compared to Apple's Ram upgrade options. I purchased 64GB from OWC Macsales, but did see there are better deals to be had. I opted to buy the IFixIt Pro Tech Toolkit to have the tools I needed to do the upgrade and for future projects, it's ok but I think somewhat overpriced for what you get. I had spent considerable time trying to put together a piecemeal tool set with higher quality tools, but found that it was too expensive that way. I have very little experience with electronics work and I was able to do it fine, although I will note that I am technically inclined. Even before I upgraded the RAM I was really impressed at the speed of this Mac Mini. The SSD is mindblowing fast. I was able to run Windows 10 in Parallels like it was it's own rock solid computer, and that was something I was worried this Mac Mini wouldn't be able to pull off with just the Intel GPU. With the Ram upgrade my system is even more solid and svelte. I'm very happy with this purchase. I will probably purchase a external GPU (Razer X) for video editing and graphics work, but for the one-off image edit or short video this Mac Mini is more than capable of handling casual needs. I really appreciate having more IO ports as well for USB A and USB C as I still have many USB A peripherals. All in all I am very satisfied with the Mac Mini, it's a great little companion for the Wacom Cintiq and is a very versatile product all around albeit at a somewhat steep price tag for what you get.

ADAM L.