2018 Apple Mac Mini with 3.0GHz Intel Core i5 (8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) Gray (Renewed)

I'm admittedly cheap, and a Mac fan. I have to use PCs at work, but prefer a Mac for everything else. They just work with minimal fuss. But I'm also not willing to shell out the ridiculous sums Apple commands for their silicon powered PCs. So I tend to use the models from years past. This means Mac minis for the past 15 years, since you supply the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Unfortunately, I reached the end of the line for running the most recent OS X's security updates.Begrudgingly I ordered this refurbished model. It is seriously less expensive than the current Minis, so I had little to lose.Installing it was a no brainer, as expected for Apple. The case only had a tiny, tiny dent on one edge, but is otherwise clean looking. Boot up was quick and transferring from my external Time Machine SSD backup was seamless. Took about 30 minutes to do so. There were hiccups as I upgraded the various software packages installed, that required updates. A week into use, it is running solid with no crashes unlike the old 2014 model I was using.In running, I do think the 8Gb of RAM is a little slowing, but otherwise it runs fine. Since this model can be updated to 64Gb, I think I might splurge on the RAM and see what it can do. The 512Gb SSD included should be the minimum included, given the amount of photos and music one normally accumulates in day to day use.If anything untoward occurs after this posting I will be sure to update. Otherwise, recommended for cheapskate OS X fans.

Works well just had to download the software to it instead of the 2018 one they gave me the 2020 one

Like brand new! Single purpose to support large Ring Camera system

Great Xmas gift, they love it! Now I want to update mine laptop.

It dosent work not even turn on

Machine cosmetically is as described. No dents or scratches... a very clean machine. What gave me pause was when I booted up there was a bluetooth device attached that I didn't have. A trackpad 2 was displayed as connected BUT was not connected. Because it stated connected but wasn't my device the disconnect and remove this device was greyed out. After re-imaging the device remained. I waited to get to my shop, got a hold of the exact trackpad and attempted to connect it BUT it wouldn't seeing the device already connected. Upon reboot, I got the option to forget device. Great machine, however, I would have returned it but being an experienced trouble shooting and a little luck I was able to remove the bluetooth device.

Techdeal4ess, I am impressed how the 2018 Mac Mini looked and preformed. To the potential customer, I had no clue who the seller was when I ordered, just kept my fingers crossed. It came well packaged, in Apple Box and outside it looked new. Setting it up was easy, and it came with Sonoma OS, which I upgraded to the current OS. Eight gig of Ram and a 500 Gig drive. My current Mini is a 2012 model but is capped at Catalina. After one rebuild the 2012 still runs great but I wanted the new OS because new software won't function on it. Time will tell on realiabilty but I am very pleased with the purchase. Techdeal4less (the seller) has my appreciation. Suggestion any refurbished computer should clearly disclose what OS the unit has installed on it.

This piece of fruit arrived quickly and was securely packaged. Since I'm in the Apple ecosystem, setup took less than 15 minutes. The price was very reasonable...it was the ice cream on this hot apple pie. :)