If you're looking to buy a desktop computer, don't wait for the upcoming Black Friday camera deals - bag Apple's superb Mac Mini M1 now for only $799 - that's $100 less than usual, on a product that rarely sees substantial discounts. It comes with a 512GB SSD and 8GB of RAM, but the centrepiece is Apple's amazing M1 system-on-chip which provides a level of speed and efficiency that eclipses any previous Mac Mini.
2020 Mac Mini M1 | was $899 | now $799
Save $100 on a 2020 Mac Mini M1 with a 512GB SSD, 8GB RAM and Apple's stunning 8-core M1 chip. It may be small, but this little computer packs a serious punch. US DEAL
The Mac Mini isn't an all-in-one computer like an iMac - you'll still need to add your own monitor, but the computer itself is tiny at 197 x 197 x 36mm, so should fit on any desk.
This latest Mac Mini M1 differs from previous Minis by using Apple's own processor designed for computers. It's a similar construction to an iPhone/iPad processor, but beefed up for desktop computing. And boy, has Apple done a good job. The ultra-efficient M1 processor can outperform many current high-end Intel Core-series processors.
This B&H offer is for the base 8GB Mac Mini, but this should still be enough RAM for lighter image editing sessions or working with Full HD video.
There is a limited supply at this bargain price so don't wait around – the offer won't be on forever.
Ben is the Imaging Labs manager, responsible for all the testing on Digital Camera World and across the entire photography portfolio at Future. Whether he's in the lab testing the sharpness of new lenses, the resolution of the latest image sensors, the zoom range of monster bridge cameras or even the latest camera phones, Ben is our go-to guy for technical insight. He's also the team's man-at-arms when it comes to camera bags, filters, memory cards, and all manner of camera accessories – his lab is a bit like the Batcave of photography! With years of experience trialling and testing kit, he's a human encyclopedia of benchmarks when it comes to recommending the best buys.
