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Apple's high Mac Mini trade-in sparks user's hardware upgrade dilemma

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A user is contemplating selling their upgraded Mac Mini M4 Pro, which Apple is offering a trade-in value of $1175 for, significantly higher than typical depreciation. This generous offer has prompted the user to consider selling the device privately to fund a more powerful workstation, such as a DGX Spark or an M5-based Studio. The user is weighing the cost and performance benefits for their work on large language models, noting the current inflated prices of high-end hardware. AI

IMPACT Highlights the high cost and performance trade-offs for individuals working with large language models.

RANK_REASON Discussion of hardware trade-in values and potential upgrades for personal use, not a product release or industry-wide event.

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Apple's high Mac Mini trade-in sparks user's hardware upgrade dilemma

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/noless15k ·

    Apple wants to give me $1175 for a Mac Mini M4 Pro? And would you sell for a DGX Spark or M5-based Studio (which?)

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I thought Trade-in value offered by Apple was only ever close to reasonable (for not having to go through the extra work of selling it yourself) if you bought the base model and did not upgrade anything. And you would get less than half of what y…

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