This new Apple Mac mini dock adds over half a dozen ports and NVMe SSD expansion for $79
Apple has only just brought out the new Mac mini (curr. $550 on Amazon on Amazon). Nonetheless, third parties are already developing bespoke add-ons for the company's latest mini-PC. For reference, the team behind the Studio Drive is now working on replaceable SSDs akin to those now available from the Mac Studio.
Additionally, RayCue has released what appears to be the first purpose-built docking station for the redesigned Mac mini. As the pictures below show, the RayCue Mac mini Hub expands the mini-PC's versatility by adding more ports. Specifically, RayCue has integrated the following ports within its dock:
- 1x 3.5 mm jack
- 1x HDMI (4K/60 Hz)
- 1x MicroSD card reader (UHS-I)
- 2x SD card reader (UHS-I)
- 1x USB 3.0 Type-A (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB 3.2 Type-A (10 Gbps)
- 1x USB 3.2 Type-C (10 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C (charging)
- 1x USB Type-C (host)
However, the compact design also hides an M.2 2280 slot that supports SATA III and NVMe SSDs. Unfortunately, peak transfer speeds in this regard peak at 10 Gbps or 6 Gbps when using a SATA III SSD. Currently, RayCue has priced its dock at $79, a 20% discount on its $99 MSRP. At the time of writing, RayCue should begin shipping Mac mini hub pre-orders from December 15 onwards.
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