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Mac mini M4 for Local AI: Memory Specs Guide
A developer's guide maps Mac mini M4 unified memory to AI tasks: 16GB for chat, 24-32GB for RAG, 32-64GB for coding assistants. Memory is non-upgradable, so choosing the right tier at purchase is critical. The article emphasizes workload-first planning over hardware-first decisions.
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Useful practical advice, but the real test is whether local AI performance on Apple Silicon can truly replace cloud subscriptions for serious work.
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