The Cheapest M1 Mac Mini Is Still An AWESOME Choice



Even with newer options available, the base model M1 Mac Mini is still an incredible computer and probably just about the best overall value out there. This video takes a look at the base model M1 Mac Mini after more than a year and a half of daily use and explains why I think it’s still worth considering.

• Rafael Ludwig’s video on 8gb vs. 16gb:

• M1 Mac Mini:
https://geni.us/tbm1mini (Amazon)
https://bhpho.to/3eEOLcG (B&H)

• Hagibis USB Hub:
https://geni.us/sweethagibis (Amazon)

• Under Desk Mount:
https://geni.us/macmount
(I ended up getting a second one of these for the USB hub)

• The Display I Use:
https://geni.us/aNb9nA (Amazon)

📼 More M1 Videos:
•Full Review: https://youtu.be/OjBsVjUrpqc
•9 Month Update: https://youtu.be/-PceeQjmBL0
•14” MacBook Pro Review: https://youtu.be/a-86WlGK5As

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⏱ Chapter Markers:
0:00 – Nothing Mini About It
1:21 – Why I Chose The Mac Mini
3:00 – Price
3:37 – M1 RAM vs. “Intel RAM”
5:03 – Why Choose The Base Model?
6:22 – What About Bugs & Problems?
7:19 – Video Editing & Intensive Tasks
9:28 – What About Future Upgrades?

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——————————— VIDEO GEAR ———————————
•Ecamm Live for Streaming: https://geni.us/ecammtom
•Sony a7SIII: https://bhpho.to/3f8mMlS (B&H)
•Sony FX3: https://bhpho.to/3EJuBde (B&H)
•Sony a7IV: https://bhpho.to/33mOGZo (B&H)
•Sony 24 1.4 (Main Lens): https://geni.us/sony24 (Amazon)
•Sirui Anamorphic Lens: https://bhpho.to/309H0rV (B&H)
•Zeiss 85 1.8: https://geni.us/zeissbatis (Amazon)
•ATEM Mini Video Switcher: https://bhpho.to/2RVGI42 (B&H)
•Elgato CamLink 4K: https://geni.us/vddHN (Amazon)
•GoPro Hero 10: https://geni.us/gopro10 (Amazon)
•YoloBox for Mobile Streams: https://bhpho.to/3pc8qHU (B&H)

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•Rodecaster Pro II: https://bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H)
•Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
•Rode PodMic: https://geni.us/EHeTTM (Amazon)
•Sennheiser MKH 50: https://geni.us/mkh50 (Sweetwater)
•Rode VideoMic NTG: https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon)
•Rode NT1 Condenser: https://geni.us/fRIqw (Amazon)
•Rode Boom Arm: https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon)
•Rode Wireless Go: https://geni.us/LvzUSM (Amazon)
•Earthworks Icon: https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H)
•Shure MV7 USB/XLR Mic: https://geni.us/shuremv (Amazon)
•Shure Super 55 Mic: https://geni.us/ulcA (Amazon)
•FetHead Signal Booster: https://geni.us/dNus7 (Amazon)
•Blue XLR Cable: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)

—————————— LIGHTS & SUPPORTS ——————————
•Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
•Aputure Light Dome Mini: https://geni.us/vf5O (B&H)
•Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nanlite (Amazon)
•Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/pavotubes (Amazon)
•Falconeyes Flexible LED Light: https://geni.us/j4ENw (Amazon)
•Aputure MC RGB Light: https://geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon)
•Impact C-Stand: https://geni.us/k97w66m (Amazon)
•Big Tripod: https://bhpho.to/3lRoTyz (B&H)
•Small Tripod: https://geni.us/oQOh3Az (Amazon)
•Motorized Slider: https://bhpho.to/3ztKMJA (B&H)
•Overhead Camera Rig: https://geni.us/grpT (Amazon)
•GlideGear Prompter: https://bhpho.to/3tWcFb6 (B&H)

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Hi! My name is Tom Buck, a lifelong A/V nerd and former high school Digital Media teacher of 11 years. I started my YouTube channel in 2017 as a project to share my enthusiasm for digital media and teaching others while having fun along the way.

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Episode 313: The Cheapest M1 Mac Mini Is Still an AWESOME Choice

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