#Mac mini
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Tested: A $899 Mac Mini vs. a $200/Month AI Subscription
Real-world test of whether an M4 Mac mini can replace a $200 AI subscription: 16GB can't fit large models, and both speed and quality fall short—but privacy, no caps, and near-zero running costs make it an ideal host for an always-on agent. Includes buying advice per configuration and money-saving strategies.
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Mac mini M6 24GB Reality Check: Not Enough RAM to Run Local LLMs
Mac mini M6 24GB real-world test fails: macOS 27 consumes 12–14GB at boot, leaving too little RAM to run local LLMs. Why 32GB is the minimum and how unified memory limits your options.
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