All of Apple’s Mac mini models have shipped with a premium aluminum enclosure, which not only improves the compact computer’s aesthetics but also its durability. The latest version, which is significantly smaller than past launches, also sports the same build materials. While this formula has worked out in Apple’s favor for quite a while, some of us would agree that it has become stale. However, what if that was not the case and users would have the option to customize the top enclosure, making it appear somewhat similar to the iMac G3’s translucent plastic case? Well, an accessories manufacturer teases that this might be a possibility.
Other companies can also follow suit, and it would cost less to mass produce Mac mini enclosures in different colors because of their smaller footprint
A Mac mini with a ‘see through’ enclosure was teased by Spigen on X, with the caption ‘what if…..’ Naturally, those who follow Apple’s hardware launches would be intrigued as to what the accessories manufacturer is up to. The image at the top shows an orange-colored translucent cover, with cutouts precisely made for the two USB-C ports at the front, a 3.5mm headphone jack on the right, and an LED light right next to it.
Spigen has yet to voice its actual intentions, but it has responded to a few people on the thread with replies that read ‘you never know,’ hinting that there might be some interest in mass producing these enclosures. Even since the first Apple Silicon, the M1, launched in 2020, the company has provided the Mac mini at insane value, with the latest M4 variant sporting a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB unified RAM, and 256GB of SSD storage for just $599, making it one heck of a ‘price to performance’ proposition for buyers.
what if…. pic.twitter.com/loA6VjsluA
— Spigen (@SpigenWorld) October 29, 2024
In short, we expect this particular version to sell in droves, which should motivate Spigen to produce thousands of these ‘see through’ enclosures in various colors. Thanks to the reduced footprint of the Mac mini, these translucent covers would cost less to manufacture and provide an incentive for buyers to personalize their workspace with some flashy colors. Should Spigen undertake this initiative? Let us know in the comments below.
News Source: Spigen
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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