How does that size compare to other everyday objects? Perhaps these photos will provide a better point of reference for just how mini Apple’s new Mac mini really is. Here’s something you may have already: A Magic Trackpad.

Don't want to donate? You could always go through Apple's Trade In program to score a gift card or a discount on your next purchase. Apple won't pay a fortune for your old Mac Mini, but it'll throw you a bone. If you aren't happy with Apple's trade-in offers, you could always sell your Mac mini on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or Craigslist.

When it was introduced during the white plastic heyday of peak iPod-era Apple, the Mac mini was pitched as the cheapest way to buy into the Mac ecosystem. It was $499. And despite some fluctuation (as high as $799 for the entry-level 2018 mini, $599 for this year's refresh), the Mac mini has stayed the cheapest entry-level Mac ever since.

Apple's newest Mac mini M4 is a tiny powerhouse that is nearly flawless save for a few annoying shortcomings. One is the awkward placement of the power button, which has been controversial. It's one reason we suggested you skip the Mac mini M4.

After nearly a two-year hiatus, Apple just released their new Mac Mini desktop computer. And because it was such a long time between models, the tech company leapfrogged over an entire processor generation — going from M2 and M2 Pro to M4 and M4 Pro in a single upgrade cycle.

We've been covering the best deals and lowest prices on Apple's Mac mini range for quite some time now, starting with the best Mac mini (M1) deals, followed by the lowest Mac mini M2 prices. But now there's been a leap in performance with the addition of the latest Mac mini M4 (and M4 Pro) model.