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Apple's Latest Mac Mini Design Sparks Controversy

The new M4 Mac mini's power button placement raises eyebrows, prompting creative user solutions.

  • Apple's M4 Mac mini features a power button located on the bottom, a design choice that has puzzled users.
  • Apple defends the design, claiming the power button is rarely used, but users find it inconvenient during power outages.
  • The placement decision has led to creative solutions, including a 3D-printed case that makes the button more accessible.
  • This design choice is reminiscent of past Apple controversies, such as the Magic Mouse's bottom charging port.
  • The community's response highlights a pattern of user innovation in response to Apple's unconventional design choices.
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