I got Mac mini M1

I just got Mac mini M1 2020 model, refurblished one. I have been kept watching Mac mini M1 for long time. The Mac mini box is very small, powerful, and attactive Mac computer. In addition to that, the cost is another reason, much less that iMac or macBook air or pro. This model saves me CAD$170.

This is my first expirence with Mac mini. Basically, it is just computer box with powerful CPU & GPU, internal speaker and several ports for peripheral connection. To make it work in a way as same as iMac, for example, a monitor, a keyboard, mouse or trackpad are needed as minimal.

In addtion to the minimal, for my case, I purchased a web camera for facetime or web conference. I have an external speaker with better sound quality. The Mac mini box does not have any internal microphone, but I found that web camera's microphone is good enough. There are 2 USB ports in the mini box. I need more ports for my keyboard, mouse, web camera, extrenal HD as time machine, and printer. Therefore, I need two USB hubs (4 USB ports for one hub) for more connections.

For my experienment, I tried to use USB port to connect the Mac mini to my existing iMac 21, using iMac screen as monitor. I thought that if I could see Mac mini HD, I would be able to boot from it through System Preferences' boot disk setting. Unfortunately, I cannot see Mac mini HD from my iMac. Finally I realize that it makes sense. The HD within Mac mini box is not in the same way as external HD to USB port. Any way, it is a good try. Currently I have an old monitor for use. The new one, Samsung 24" FHD 75Hz 5ms GTG IPS LED FreeSync Gaming Monitor (LF24T350FHNXZA), is on the way shipping to my house.

References

• Apple Certifiled Refurbished (Canada): Guaranteed Apple quality