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Apple Mac mini M6 chip 12 core CPU 12 core GPU 16GB 256GB SSD

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  • Apple M6 chip with 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU
  • 16GB unified memory for smooth multitasking
  • Fast 256GB SSD storage
  • Supports up to three external displays
  • Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, HDMI and 2.5Gb Ethernet connectivity
  • Compact desktop design for education and creative work
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Apple Mac mini M6: compact performance for education and creative work

The Apple Mac mini brings powerful desktop performance to education environments in a compact and flexible design. This configuration combines the M6 chip with 16GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD, providing a capable desktop for music production, photography, video editing, design and everyday teaching and learning.

Its compact size makes it easy to integrate into music departments, classrooms, ICT suites and creative workspaces, particularly where existing displays and peripherals can be used.

M6 chip for fast, responsive performance

At the heart of Mac mini is Apple's M6 chip, combining a 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU and Dual 16-core Neural Engine. It provides responsive performance for everyday tasks as well as demanding creative applications, with hardware-accelerated ray tracing and Neural Accelerators built into the GPU.

For education users, this provides a capable foundation for a wide range of subjects and applications, from music production and coding to photography, video and graphic design.

Built for music and creative work

Mac mini is a natural fit for creative environments, making it suitable for music production, recording, photography, video editing and graphic design. Applications such as Logic Pro, GarageBand, Final Cut Pro and other creative software can be used across a wide range of education and professional workflows.

With its combination of processing power and compact design, Mac mini can form the centre of a dedicated music workstation, media suite or classroom computer setup.

16GB unified memory and 256GB SSD

This Mac mini configuration comes with 16GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD. Unified memory allows the CPU and GPU to work with the same pool of high-speed memory, helping applications run smoothly when multitasking.

The 256GB SSD provides fast access to applications, projects and everyday files, making this configuration a practical choice for education environments and general creative work.

Flexible connections for your setup

Mac mini makes it easy to build a workstation around the equipment you already have. The M6 model features three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI and 2.5Gb Ethernet on the rear, along with two USB-C ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the front.

It can support up to three external displays, making it suitable for multi-screen workstations in music departments, classrooms, offices and creative studios.

Compact design for any workspace

Mac mini packs its desktop performance into a remarkably small enclosure, measuring just 12.7cm square and 5cm high. Its compact footprint makes it easy to position beneath a display or integrate into an existing desk or workstation.

For schools and colleges, this leaves more space for keyboards, MIDI controllers, graphics tablets, external drives and other equipment while keeping the computer itself neatly out of the way.

macOS and Apple Intelligence

Mac mini runs macOS, giving users access to a wide range of professional and everyday applications in a familiar desktop environment. Apple Intelligence is integrated into compatible apps and experiences, with features designed to help with everyday tasks while keeping privacy at the heart of the experience.

With its compact design, flexible connectivity and M6 performance, Mac mini provides a practical and versatile desktop for education, creative work and everyday use.

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