WOW! SPECIAL SALE! Costco gives you $250 off Intel Mac Mini
Okay, so for $70 more you can get the M1 chip. Which would YOU choose?





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on the low end one the difference is $120

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Roswell, GA (Atlanta suburb)

The average Costco shopper will not know the difference between the two.

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It is what it is.

Is there any argument to be made for the i3 at this point? I mean it is less expensive, what if that model is actually enough computer for your tasks? Is it worth it to everyone to spend more on the M1?

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Is there any argument to be made for the i3 at this point? I mean it is less expensive, what if that model is actually enough computer for your tasks? Is it worth it to everyone to spend more on the M1?

that is not the computer you are looking for.

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Is there any argument to be made for the i3 at this point? I mean it is less expensive, what if that model is actually enough computer for your tasks? Is it worth it to everyone to spend more on the M1?

There was never an argument to be made for the i3.

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It is what it is.

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Is there any argument to be made for the i3 at this point? I mean it is less expensive, what if that model is actually enough computer for your tasks? Is it worth it to everyone to spend more on the M1?

There was never an argument to be made for the i3.

I could get decent performance out of it as a secondary DNS server for a small office.

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Is there any argument to be made for the i3 at this point? I mean it is less expensive, what if that model is actually enough computer for your tasks? Is it worth it to everyone to spend more on the M1?

The i3 would need a memory upgrade to be usable IMO. That alone would negate the savings. Plus, why would someone buy a machine that was outdated before the M1 was released. The M1 should be a viable machine for years, the i3 not so much.

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N-OS X-tasy!
The average Costco shopper will not know the difference between the two.

This person would also be using it for just web browsing, youtube, word processing, etc.

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N-OS X-tasy!
The average Costco shopper will not know the difference between the two.

This person would also be using it for just web browsing, youtube, word processing, etc.

But saving $120 by buying a machine that is obsolete just doesn't make sense for an item that could last many years.

If they can't afford the cost delta, that's a different discussion.

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N-OS X-tasy!
The average Costco shopper will not know the difference between the two.

This person would also be using it for just web browsing, youtube, word processing, etc.

But saving $120 by buying a machine that is obsolete just doesn't make sense for an item that could last many years.

No one is saying it does. I’m just saying: The average Costco shopper wouldn’t know the difference between an M1 mini and an Intel mini.

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N-OS X-tasy!
No one is saying it does. I’m just saying: The average Costco shopper wouldn’t know the difference between an M1 mini and an Intel mini.

Guess I'm an above average costco shopper =)

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No one is saying it does. I’m just saying: The average Costco shopper wouldn’t know the difference between an M1 mini and an Intel mini.

Guess I'm an above average costco shopper =)

And and I think we can all give ourselves a hand with regards to that!

All the intel machines are hotter and noisier.

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N-OS X-tasy!
The average Costco shopper will not know the difference between the two.

This person would also be using it for just web browsing, youtube, word processing, etc.

But saving $120 by buying a machine that is obsolete just doesn't make sense for an item that could last many years.

No one is saying it does. I’m just saying: The average Costco shopper wouldn’t know the difference between an M1 mini and an Intel mini.

I'd bet that's true. When we were at Costco looking at the Apple Watch 6 there was a couple who were discussing the Apple Watch 6 vs. the 3 and the guy was telling his wife that they're exactly the same watch except the 6 has a bigger screen. And that's not worth $130 that Costco was charging for the 6 vs. the 3. I dunno if he was just blowing smoke and trying to save the money but he certainly sounded like he really thought there was no difference except the screen size. I'd imagine he'd be the perfect Costco Apple Mac mini i3 buyer!

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All the intel machines are hotter and noisier.

I like women who are hotter and noisier.

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All the intel machines are hotter and noisier.

I like women who are hotter and noisier.

Well boy have we got a deal for you!

My sister is a daily Mac user and would likely be better served for the i3 version where the software is likely stable. She would not really notice the speed difference during the next 3-5 years.