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Orico's New Mac Mini Upgrade Series Pushes Apple's M4 Boundaries

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At CES 2025, Orico introduced accessories for Apple’s Mac Mini Upgrade M4, including the MiniMate and MiniLink, offering expanded storage.

At CES 2025, Orico introduced accessories for Apple’s Mac Mini Upgrade M4, including the MiniMate and MiniLink, offering expanded storage, better connectivity, and designs tailored for creative professionals and tech enthusiasts.

Joining CES 2025, Orico is among those making loud calls for high-performance accessories that complement the compact nature of Apple’s Mac Mini M4 with their MiniMate and MiniTower. By doing this, Orico would be solving a number of shortages in this setup without defacing the minimalist esthetic of this device.

Should I Upgrade to Mac Mini?

Subjectively speaking? Yes, mainly due to the sleek storage for the Mac Mini M4, the Orico MiniMate is an affordable storage for the Mac Mini Upgrade M4. Matching dimensions and finishing with Apple’s compact computer, the MiniMate stacks with the Mac Mini for up to 4TB of additional solid-state storage. Its design ensures that users will enjoy improved functionality without sacrificing the aesthetic appeal of their Mac setup.

Another high spot is the MiniLink is that it can pull double duty in adding storage expansion alongside advanced connectivity, offering nine expansion ports-three high-speed USB-A, SD and microSD card slots, and an M.2 NVMe SSD bay that supports up to 4TB-and attains transfer speeds as fast as 40Gbps.

The MiniLink does away with port limitations from the Mac Mini M4 without defiling the minimalist philosophy of the Apple computer.

Vertical Design and Professional Features for Creative Workflows

For those who need desk space, an Orico MiniDock offers up a vertical dock. This USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, Ethernet-compatible 10-in-1 dock supports up to 8TB SSD expansion. Its design doesn’t just shrink the device’s footprint by 45% but also makes it more accessible in terms of the on/off button, located on the bottom of most Mac Minis.

The Orico MiniTower is the most advanced in the series, targeting professionals into video editing, audio production, and graphic design, providing hybrid storage options to support up to 8TB of SSD storage and an additional 48TB using traditional hard drives.

On top of that, it features RAID capabilities for data safety and flexibility in demanding workflows. Multi-system compatibility makes MiniTower compatible with macOS, Windows, and even Linux-very handy for any user with more varied needs.

Mac Mini Upgrade

The new Orico Mac Mini Upgrade Series will go official at CES 2025, starting at US$99 for the MiniMate with 512GB of storage. Naturally, same as any other device, pricing will vary depending on the storage capacity, so users can make their choices according to their budget or needs.

Accessories that will change the way one upgrades and maximizes their Mac Mini M4- everything from casual users to pros. Blending in style, functionality, and versatility, the new Orico products are about to become a must-have add-on for Mac Mini M4 users needing performance and storage expansion.

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