[the_real_cher]

What is the benefit of a Mac mini for something like this?

[simonw]

I had a conversation with someone last night who pointed out that people are treating their Claws a bit like digital pets, and getting a Mac Mini for them makes sense because Mac Minis are cute and it's like getting them an aquarium to live in.

[the_real_cher]

Pi's can be cute too tho.

[joshstrange]

Just commented in reply to someone else about this:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47099886

[the_real_cher]

Is that it? Just access to the apple ecosystem?

I dont use Apple so guess I can save some money.

[intrasight]

It works and is plug and play. And can also work as a Mac. But getting in short supply since Apple hadn't planned for this new demand.

[the_real_cher]

A mini PC is too tho.

[gostsamo]

Apple fans paying apple tax to have an isolated device accessing their profile.