- Apple Mac mini is now available at discounted rates.
- B&H Photo also has a variant with 512 GB SSD (with 8 GB RAM) for $849.
- One of the best-performing laptops on the market is the M1-powered MacBook Pro
Apple launched three computers equipped with the same CPU/GPU/RAM combo. It introduced the M1 system on a chip (SOC): the M1 MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. There’s a theory of economics called the rule of diminishing returns. The law predicts that there is some “optimal” equilibrium between input and output. It would result in smaller and smaller output gains by continuing to increase input. In terms of photography spending more money (input) on nicer gear can have a big effect on image quality (output). But after a certain point, the profit per dollar spent keeps getting smaller and smaller as you spend more and more.
M1 Mac mini on sale
The new Mac mini from Apple with the M1 chip is on sale at select distributors. If you want to purchase a base configuration with 8 GB of memory and 256 GB of SSD storage, you can grab it at Costco for as little as $600, but please note that membership is required. You can purchase the same configuration for $669 from Amazon and B&H Picture if you don’t want a Costco membership. B&H Photo also has a variant with 512 GB SSD (with 8 GB RAM) for $849 if you need a little more room. If you want a laptop, one of the best-performing laptops on the market is the M1-powered MacBook Pro. The late-2020 MacBook Pro base model, which includes 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM, has been marked by both Amazon and B&H Photo down to $1,199, which is the best price on this laptop yet.
Other Deals
The PlayStation Plus online subscription service from Sony includes many advantages outside of the ability to play games with friends online. An active PS Plus membership also provides you with access to exclusive PS Store discounts, along with free games that rotate every month. When you enter the code VERGE27AYEAR at checkout, while supplies last. Eneba offers Verge readers based in the United States the opportunity to stock up on service by purchasing two one-year subscriptions for only $54. If you only want to purchase one year, it’s $29, no promotional code needed.
LG’s CX OLED TVs are a good option if you are an early adopter of either the PS5 or the Xbox Series X. And you are looking to find a TV that can take full advantage of the next-gen hardware. You can save $600 on the 55-inch model of the CX series at Amazon and Best Buy right now, bringing the price down to $1,350 at both retailers. Please note that you will need to log in (or sign up; it’s free) to your My Best Buy account if you are interested in buying a TV from Best Buy.
