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MBW 947: The Mullet of Macs - M4 Mac mini, iPod, Home Hub

2024/11/12
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Alex Lindsay
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Andy Ihnatko
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Jason Snell
美国技术记者、编辑和播客主持人，专注于苹果产品和流行文化。
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Leo Laporte
创立TWiT网络，推动技术教育和安全意识的著名技术主播和媒体人物。
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Mark Gurman
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Matthew Green
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Leo Laporte对新款M4 Mac mini进行了评测，认为其是苹果有史以来最好的Mac mini之一，并详细描述了其性能和一些鲜为人知的特性，例如其惊人的硬盘速度。他还讨论了M4 Mac mini的散热设计和高性能模式。 Andy Ihnatko对M4 Mac mini的设计表示赞赏，特别是其电源按钮的位置设计，并讨论了其在桌面上的摆放方式。他还谈到了使用扩展坞来增加接口数量的可能性，以及将Mac mini安装在桌子下面以隐藏电线和设备的想法。 Jason Snell对M4 Mac mini的硬盘速度进行了详细分析，并解释了写入速度对于处理大型文件的重要性。他还讨论了苹果公司在电源按钮位置设计上的考量，以及M4 Mac mini的静音运行特性。 Alex Lindsay对M4 Mac mini的性能和性价比进行了评价，认为其能够满足大多数用户的需求，并讨论了其在不同价位配置上的性能差异。他还谈到了使用外接存储设备来扩展存储空间的可能性。

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The panel discusses the new M4 Mac mini, its features, performance, and design, and how it compares to previous models.
  • The M4 Mac mini is praised for its small size and powerful performance.
  • Apple's decision to move the power button to the back is discussed, with mixed opinions on its practicality.
  • The Mac mini's potential for use as a server or desktop computer is highlighted.

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Leo got his M4 Mac mini! A new code has been introduced to iPhones that will reboot the device after not being unlocked for a period of time. The panel celebrates the 23rd anniversary of the iPod. And is Apple getting into the security camera & smart home hub spaces following reports from Ming-Chi Kuo and Mark Gurman?

  • Review: M4 and M4 Pro Mac minis are probably Apple's best Mac minis ever.

  • Apple quietly introduced iPhone reboot code which is locking out cops.

  • Apple launched the iPod 23 years ago, and changed the world.

  • Apple reportedly shipping a security camera in 2026.

  • With AI, the future of augmented reality is in your ears.

  • Misguided Apple Intelligence ads.

  • Breaking news: Apple Home Hub detailed: Apple Intelligence, HomeOS, square iPad-like design.

Picks of the Week:

  • Leo's Pick: An A-Z Index of the Apple macOS Command Line

  • Jason's Pick: Balatro

  • Andy's Pick: Black Diamond Storm 450 Headlamp

  • Alex's Pick: Blackmagic Resolve

Hosts: Leo Laporte), Alex Lindsay), Andy Ihnatko), and Jason Snell)

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