Smallest Apple computer in the world – what an idea

Even tinier than a Mac mini? Doesn’t even exist from Apple – not yet. However, the following idea of ​​a “Mac nano” literally cries out to be implemented by Apple as soon as possible, it is so grandiose. The question remains for us: Does Apple dare and has the courage to actually build something like this?

Since the Mac mini first presented more than 16 years ago, it holds the regular place of the smallest Mac. The mini isn’t that tiny, to be honest. After all, the current dimensions of the Apple computer of 19.7 x 19.7 x 3.6 centimeters and the weight of 1.2 kilograms are still not too big for a desktop computer these days, but they are actually it should be smalleror?

Mac nano vs Mac mini: Blueprint for the smallest Apple computer in the world

Is it possible, at least according to the will of the Brazilian designer “Renato Ramos Bogo”, who us as modern alternative a “mac nano” in his virtual workshop (source: behavior). The basic idea: At least since Apple’s M1 chip, Macs don’t really have to be that big anymore. Ergo: The computing power fits in much smaller case.

The Mac nano therefore only needs a square one Base area of ​​6.5 x 6.5 centimeters and owns one Overall height of only 0.765 centimeters. In short: half an iPhone, only without a display and all the other expensive technologies such as a 5G modem etc. It doesn’t need them.

For connecting peripherals such as monitors and more, there’s three Thunderbolt / USB 4 portswhere you can do that too external power supply to be connected. Logical: The Mac nano is so tiny that there is no space for an integrated power dispenser. Maybe the tiny Mac would even get by with the iPhone charger (20 watts) – somehow clever. The Mac nano would ultimately be Apple’s answer to the well-known Raspberry Pie, just without the tinkering.

Such a Mac you could always in your pocket have along. Just connect a display, mouse, trackpad and keyboard – done. Incidentally, an iPad (wireless) could also function as an external monitor, so you don’t have to keep looking for one on site.

The Mac mini is currently the smallest Mac:

Alternative idea: An iPhone with macOS?

However… would be a iPad or iPhone with macOS then not the easier choice? It would be if Apple had an interest in it. Technically, the porting would be possible without any problems, after all, macOS and iOS now share the same platform. However, Apple also wants to sell the Mac separately – for the sake of money.

What might actually await us in 2022:

This then brings us to Mac nano price. The designer and creator of the exciting design are floating there $199 in front. Oh! Dreamed too soon, as tempting as the offer would be, Apple would probably ask for at least double the amount – $399. Then Apple would perhaps also dare and bring the tiny one to the market, but the offer would still be attractive. GIGA thinks such a Mac nano would also be the ideal computer for the price-sensitive education market. Always one of the preferred target groups for Apple.