Apple’s Mac mini is in extremely short supply, under pressure because of demand for good AI hardware, and RAM shortages. M5 Mac minis are expected, but what about a MacBook Neo approach to a new Mac mini for people who want to get work done?
Mockup of a Mac Neo, featuring a Mac mini chassis in Citrus color and with fewer ports
Mockup of a Mac Neo, featuring a Mac mini chassis in Citrus color and with fewer ports
Beyond having the components, Apple has all of the elements to make a “Mac Neo” Mac mini adjunct. There is proof of market demand, and proof in the company’s own historical trends.
Steve Jobs, for instance, famously introduced his quadrant of devices with pro and consumer laptops, and the pro and consumer desktops. Later he expanded it into a 2×3 array.