Apple's new Mac mini finally arrives with 5X performance, Thunderbolt 3, more

Amongst other announcements, Apple just debuted the long-awaited successor to the Mac Mini with 5x performance, up to six-core processors, Thunderbolt 3, and user-expandable RAM.

The new Mac Mini looks shockingly similar to previous models, though it has a new Space Gray finish. While it looks similar, internally it is all new. They start with 4-core processors and are expandable to 8. Each Mac Mini starts with 32GB of RAM with upgrades possible to 64GB. Storage, all flash-based, is expandable to 2TB, twice the previous maximum.

Ports include 4 Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, and two USB-A with an option for 10Gb Ethernet. Apple has added the T2 Security Chip to the Mini, which includes an SSD controller for faster data encryption. T2 also comes equipped with hardware HEVC video transcoding for up to 30-times faster performance.

And just like the new 2018 MacBook Air, the enclosure is built out of 100-percent recycled aluminum.

"Mac mini is loved by customers for its ability to be used in incredibly diverse environments — from casual desktop use, to live professional performances, to multiple Mac mini computers powering through video renderings and compiling software code, to racks of thousands in giant app build farms — anywhere a small-but-mighty Mac is needed to get the job done," said Apple's Phil Schiller.

Prices start at $799.

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