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Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
- Great hub that adds much needed ports
- Matches the looks of the Mac Mini (not a perfect match, but the differences aren't too noticeable unless you're really up close)
- No extra cable and power brick needed for external power. Everything works off a single cable plugged into the Mac Mini
- NVME slot is perfect for Time Machine backups. Bonus, I finally found a use for the NVME drive from my Steam Deck (with adapter).
Cons:
- Setting the Mac Mini on top of this hub essentially cuts off the wifi. I believe the wifi module is physically located on the back, bottom part of the Mac Mini and is likely being blocked by this hub. It's obviously the hub since lifting the Mac Mini instantly restores my wifi connection.
- "Fix": I bought a wooden frame to act as a spacer between the Mac Mini and the hub (see picture). That little bit of separation restored my wifi connection. There may still be some signal attenuation, but it's not noticeable to me. Also, the wooden frame is supposed to help with ventilation and adds to the overall aesthetic. Since I was going to buy it anyway, I consider that a "fix" for the wifi issue.
Hope this helps someone else with wifi problems.
Pros:
- Great hub that adds much needed ports
- Matches the looks of the Mac Mini (not a perfect match, but the differences aren't too noticeable unless you're really up close)
- No extra cable and power brick needed for external power. Everything works off a single cable plugged into the Mac Mini
- NVME slot is perfect for Time Machine backups. Bonus, I finally found a use for the NVME drive from my Steam Deck (with adapter).
Cons:
- Setting the Mac Mini on top of this hub essentially cuts off the wifi. I believe the wifi module is physically located on the back, bottom part of the Mac Mini and is likely being blocked by this hub. It's obviously the hub since lifting the Mac Mini instantly restores my wifi connection.
- "Fix": I bought a wooden frame to act as a spacer between the Mac Mini and the hub (see picture). That little bit of separation restored my wifi connection. There may still be some signal attenuation, but it's not noticeable to me. Also, the wooden frame is supposed to help with ventilation and adds to the overall aesthetic. Since I was going to buy it anyway, I consider that a "fix" for the wifi issue.
Hope this helps someone else with wifi problems.
- Great hub that adds much needed ports
- Matches the looks of the Mac Mini (not a perfect match, but the differences aren't too noticeable unless you're really up close)
- No extra cable and power brick needed for external power. Everything works off a single cable plugged into the Mac Mini
- NVME slot is perfect for Time Machine backups. Bonus, I finally found a use for the NVME drive from my Steam Deck (with adapter).
Cons:
- Setting the Mac Mini on top of this hub essentially cuts off the wifi. I believe the wifi module is physically located on the back, bottom part of the Mac Mini and is likely being blocked by this hub. It's obviously the hub since lifting the Mac Mini instantly restores my wifi connection.
- "Fix": I bought a wooden frame to act as a spacer between the Mac Mini and the hub (see picture). That little bit of separation restored my wifi connection. There may still be some signal attenuation, but it's not noticeable to me. Also, the wooden frame is supposed to help with ventilation and adds to the overall aesthetic. Since I was going to buy it anyway, I consider that a "fix" for the wifi issue.
Hope this helps someone else with wifi problems.
More ports, but definitely affects WIFI
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
Pros:Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
- Great hub that adds much needed ports
- Matches the looks of the Mac Mini (not a perfect match, but the differences aren't too noticeable unless you're really up close)
- No extra cable and power brick needed for external power. Everything works off a single cable plugged into the Mac Mini
- NVME slot is perfect for Time Machine backups. Bonus, I finally found a use for the NVME drive from my Steam Deck (with adapter).
Cons:
- Setting the Mac Mini on top of this hub essentially cuts off the wifi. I believe the wifi module is physically located on the back, bottom part of the Mac Mini and is likely being blocked by this hub. It's obviously the hub since lifting the Mac Mini instantly restores my wifi connection.
- "Fix": I bought a wooden frame to act as a spacer between the Mac Mini and the hub (see picture). That little bit of separation restored my wifi connection. There may still be some signal attenuation, but it's not noticeable to me. Also, the wooden frame is supposed to help with ventilation and adds to the overall aesthetic. Since I was going to buy it anyway, I consider that a "fix" for the wifi issue.
Hope this helps someone else with wifi problems.
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