Apple just repeated its worst design mistake in the last 20 years — the M4 Mac mini got Magic Mouse’d

[admin]

Stop putting important things on the bottom

Apple just repeated its worst design mistake in the last 20 years — the M4 Mac mini got Magic Mouse’d : Read more

 

[BKman]

It's a mini. The whole point is that power consumption is so low you can keep it running 24/7/365.

 

[wcate]

Crucial info missing: is it under a front-side corner, or a back-side corner? Front would be better (because of course) but why do I fear that won't be case

 

[Southlakewa]

Well, at least you freely admit your neurosis!

Seriously, the location of the button isn’t ideal, but I can see myself needing to press it more than 3 times a year, based on current experience with my Intel iMac, which rarely needs a hard reset or requires starting up after power outage.

If the button becomes truly problematic for people, I could see someone designing a small device with a spring that clips on and enables the button to be pressed from the back of the mini.

 

[highlanderplaysgames]

People who turn off their computer when they're not using it also clap when the plane lands.

 

[toddlich]

Oh thank the Lord they moved it. I can't count the number of times I inadvertently pressed the power button when unplugging the power cable, taking my mini home for the day. I don't care where they moved as long it was away from where you have to grab the power cable to undo it.

 

[Louglugger]

Crucial info missing: is it under a front-side corner, or a back-side corner? Front would be better (because of course) but why do I fear that won't be case

Front right. With the fan on the bottom, it creates a small gap that should be enough to get a finger onto the switch.