Dan Moren has reviewed the new Mac mini, and has high praise for the small machine:
As the most versatile Mac, the Mac mini finds itself into all sorts of niches that no other Mac can easily (or cost-effectively) fill. Whether it’s rack-mounted as a server, hooked up to a TV, or even tucked somewhere in a car, the mini is the Mac of all trades.
Since the Apple silicon revolution, it’s also become more powerful than ever, and the new M4-powered models are no exception. The mini holds its own against consumer models like the iMac and MacBook Air, and can be upgraded into the mid-range with an M4 Pro chip, positioning it comfortably alongside some MacBook Pro models.
When it comes to desktop Macs, it’s quite possibly the best one Apple offers.
I am very happy using a 14-inch MacBook Pro as my main Mac these days, but I can’t stop thinking about the Mac mini. The new design is compelling, its performance is impressive, and it would look adorable with a set of googly eyes on it.