New M1 MAC MINI | Unboxing and First Impressions! (Upgrading from a 2017 MacBook Pro)



In this video, I unbox the brand new M1 Mac mini (16Gb version), set it up, and give my initial impressions after 2 weeks of use!

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Apple M1 Mac mini (UK): https://amzn.to/34FkkyT
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Sandisk Extreme 128Gb SD Card (150Mb/s): https://amzn.to/37VjD6q
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LIGHTING
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EDITING
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Apple iPad Pro 2020: https://amzn.to/3mVG0x3
Sandisk Extreme External SSD: https://amzn.to/3psPGAP
Logitech K380 Bluetooth Keyboard (UK): https://amzn.to/37HoxEc
Logitech K380 Bluetooth Keyboard (US): https://amzn.to/2KXgdqV
Logitech Pebble Bluetooth Mouse: https://amzn.to/3rzZTgA
LC-dolida USB-C Hub: https://amzn.to/37JhOJI

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TIMESTAMPS:
Intro – 0:00
Mac mini unboxing – 1:25
Mac mini setup – 6:03
First impressions – 7:29
Addressing bluetooth issues – 7:48
General experience – 9:02
Video editing – 10:08
Multitasking – 11:22
Rosetta 2 performance – 12:06
Future videos – 13:51
Outro – 15:21

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