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Launched in 2005 as the first sub-$500 Mac — a key in attracting "switchers" from Windows PCs — the Mac mini (now $799 and up from the Apple Store) was most recently redesigned in late 2018.

The Mac Mini won't be perfect for everyone, but it's a surprisingly good piece of kit for home lab enthusiasts.