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Satechi Mac Mini M4 Stand and Hub Announced
From satechi.net:
Introducing the new Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub — the next generation of desktop innovation. Crafted in the USA, this patented design reimagines your Mac Mini setup, combining cutting-edge functionality with Apple-inspired aesthetics.
Product Photo
Mostly marketing content, but features look solid:
- Storage expansion supporting up to 4TB with SSD sizes M.2 /2242/2260/2280.
- Data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps.
- Inclusion of USB-A ports for peripheral connection.
- Front-facing ports for easy connectivity.
- Aluminum construction with heat-dissipating vents.
Last one is important, be cause the previous product did have some reports of disconnecting/overheating. If they can keep the same prices point of $100, this’ll be very compelling — takes out his calculator - let’s see:
| Mac mini M4 | Cost | Mac mini M4 A | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16GB/256GB | $599 | 16GB/256GB | $599 | |
| Satechi Hub | $991 | Apple 2TB upgrade | $800 | |
| SAMSUNG 2TB 990 PRO SSD NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4, M.2 2280 |
$160 | |||
| Total: | $858 | Total: | $1399 |
I’ll be pondering over the next few months.
2025-01-14 Update: Andrew Liszewski, on theverge.com:
First announced in late November, Satechi has confirmed that its Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub will be available in limited quantities starting February 17th, 2025 through its online store for $99.99. A wider release will begin sometime in March, according to an announcement by the company at CES 2025 today.
The hub, made from aluminum with a soft-touch silicone coating, is designed to expand the functionality of the Apple Mac Mini M4 with two front-facing USB-A 3.2 ports, a USB-A 2.0 port, and an SD card reader.
Let’s wait for some real reviews. But this looks like a very tempting combo.
Using previous version price as reference.↩︎