Finally, a power button my stupid cats can’t sit on and turn the computer off with.
Laptop? Oh yeah, they’ll turn that off. Gaming desktop? Yep, but only if it’s annoying for them to have done so. Home server? Yes, but only because they know that’s the most annoying thing to power cycle.
apple calls it “feature”
Apple designers: I wAnT tO bE dIfFeReNt
Apple’s new power bottom.
I actually kinda like that. The amount of times I’ve accidently shut down my laptop through the dock (very similar shape as the mac mini) just (un)plugging a cable and bumping the power button is ridiculous
I had a mini sitting there for about a year before someone pointed out it was upside down on my desk. I thought the side that says “Mac mini” was supposed to be facing up? But no, apparently it’s the Apple logo side. With the power button on the model name side, I think that could fuel a nice, juicy OCD argument with my coworker?
Even if it’s not a big deal, it’s a form over function decision and I was hoping Apple is over that by now.
I’ve seen a decent number of people mention that current placement is too easy to accidentally hit while plugging something in. I’ve also experienced that.
However, if you think Apple is ever going to get over form over function, you’re very mistaken. It’s literally their entire identity.
I’m gonna guess the hard drive and RAM are still not upgradeable by us?
What do you mean „still“? They moved away from that for years now, they won’t be going back.
That’s never changing. You can connect a separate storage drive but it’ll be slower than the built in one.
Why would they switch back?
Sheesh. How often do you need to reach for the power button? It’s got solid state storage. Just flip it on its damn side and stop whinging.
