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TLDR; The Lenovo M720q has dimensions, performance, and capabilities almost exactly the same as the mac mini at a more affordable price. You do lose Thunderbolt 3 connectivity as well as having to use an external power supply, but the flexibility the unit gives outweighs these compromises.
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Like many people, I was also waiting for Apple to update the Mac Mini. The Mac Mini was my second Apple computer (the first was the 2011 Macbook Air) and I bought it primarily because it was the cheapest mac that Apple had to offer. So it was a bit of a mix of relief and disappointment that Apple announced the Mac Mini specs – which was a really big jump from its previous incarnations – and its price, which was also a big jump from its previous incarnations.
I’ve been thinking about purchasing the Mac Mini for many days, and I’ve been trying to consider alternatives. A couple of years back I bought the Intel NUC 7i5BNH which was the very first NUC that had Thunderbolt 3 capabilities, and is really easy to hackintosh. I thought that if I were to get a new machine, it’s not gonna be an ultraportable with long battery life (I’ve already got the T480 for that), nor is it gonna be a gaming laptop (I’ve already got a Clevo P651 for that, plus I have the 1070 version), nor is it gonna be a full desktop (I’ve already got a i7-3770 that I’ve converted into an unRAID server to store old files and videos).
If I were to get a new machine, it’s gonna be either the Mac Mini, or something very similar in form factor.
Small devices with really good performance
After looking around, I found the ThinkCentre Tiny line of products by Lenovo and I was hooked. I’ve had a really good experience buying my first modern ThinkPad online, and I thought that maybe I’d go ahead and get myself one of these small form factor PCs.
I don’t have the latest Mac Mini but I was able to borrow one of the older generation Mac Mini’s from the office to have a visual comparison.
The Lenovo purchase process couldn’t be more different from that of Apple’s. Whereas the choices are quite straightforward (if not limited) with the Mac Mini:
Choose your processor, your memory, your storage, your wallet; pick three
You are given a whole boatload of choices with the ThinkCentre Tiny in comparison (and take note that that’s just one of the three possible configurations of a Tiny; there’s the M920q and the P330 models as well with their own sets of possible configurations):
How many choices do I have? Over 9000.
The ThinkCentre Tiny is so similar to the Mac Mini that it’s difficult not to make comparisons:
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mini | tiny | |
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Price | RM 3450 (USD 800) | RM 3650 (USD 810) |
Processor | 3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i3 6MB shared L3 cache | 2.4GHz hexa-core Intel Core i7 Turbo Boost up to 4.0GHz 12MB shared L3 cache |
Ports | 4 thunderbolt ports 1 headphone jack 1 HDMI 2.0 1 Ethernet 2 USB-A 3.1 gen 1 | front: 1 USB-C 3.1 gen 1 1 USB-A 3.1 gen 1 1 headphone/mic combo jack 1 mic jack back: 1 Display Port 1 HDMI 2.0 2 USB-A 3.1 gen 1 2 USB-A 3.1 gen 2 1 PCIe x4 low profile (with card giving 2 USB-A 3.1 gen 1) |
Memory | 8GB of 2666MHz DDR4 SO-DIMM memory (dual channel, as configured) | 8GB of 2666MHz DDR4 SO-DIMM memory (single channel, as configured) |
Storage | 128GB PCIe-based SSD | 512GB NVMe SSD |
WiFi/BT | Murata 339S00458 802.11ac BT5.0 | RealTek RTL8822BE 802.11ac BT4.2 |
Size | 19.7cm x 19.7cm x 3.6cm | 18cm x 18.5cm x 3.6cm (bare unit) |
Weight | 1.3kg | 1.32kg (as configured) |
Then there are those hardware and features that don’t usually make it to the spec sheets:
- The Mac Mini has an internal power supply, so all you need is a power cable. The ThinkCenter Tiny requires an external Lenovo Slim-Tip power supply. One can argue of course that having it external makes it easier to replace/repair if it breaks.
- The Mac Mini needs some specialized equipment to open so you can replace the RAM modules. The ThinkCentre Tiny doesn’t even require any tools if you configure it with the Tool-less option (which is for free by the way; I’m guessing the option to have it with tools is there for the business customers who wouldn’t want the end users to be able to open the unit without IT support).
- The Mac Mini’s SSD is non-replaceable; the ThinkCentre Tiny’s SSD is.
- Although the Mac Mini has 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports, the ThinkCenter Tiny has full PCIe capability (as long as you have the correct riser card; mine came only with a x4 riser whereas the P330 can come with a x16 riser to accommodate a low profile RX560).
- The Mac Mini comes in recycled Space Gray Aluminum. The ThinkCentre Tiny comes in Black Steel.
- The Mac Mini’s wifi antenna is internal. The ThinkCentre Tiny’s wifi antenna is external.
No shortage of ports for both of them
My unit came with the Rambo DVD drive which increases the height a bit, but it’s optional. I’m not sure if I want to keep it inside though as it makes the whole thing a lot heavier. Then again, it was only an extra $10 or so :P
The Ramb DVD Drive adds about an extra 2cm to the height of the whole unit. It adds some VESA mount points as well.
I’ve just finished setting it up and will be running benchmarks to check for performance soon. They’re all not done yet, but the initial numbers are looking pretty good :)
Cro-Mag Rally | |
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Developer(s) | Pangea Software |
Publisher(s) | Aspyr |
Designer(s) | Brian Greenstone |
Composer(s) | Mike Beckett |
Platform(s) | Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, iOS, Windows Phone 7, Xbox 360, Android |
Release | (Mac)
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Genre(s) | Kart racing game |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Cro-Mag Rally is a kart racing game developed by Pangea Software and published by Aspyr, which takes place in caveman times. It was originally released for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X, and was later ported to iOS, Xbox 360, Android, and Windows Phone 7.[1]
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Gameplay[edit]
Inspired by Mario Kart,[2][3] the game centers around two caveman racers, Brog and Grag in vehicles made out of materials associated with cavemen, as they race through stages of ancient history.[4] The goal is to guide the caveman through different sets of tracks that include hazards, such as pits or tornado.[5] Each course is unlocked from the start, and are made of 3 laps each with several difficulty options.[6] During the race, the players can pick up power ups (including bombs, nitro, tire traction, and oil slicks) that can be used against the opponents.[5][6] Every one of them will last 15 seconds.[6] At the beginning, only a few vehicles are available. They all behave diversely,[5] making a distinction in control, speed, suspension and traction attributes.[6][7] However, as the progress is made, all eleven vehicles[6] can be unlocked.
The iOS version uses the accelerometer for steering left and right, with specific touch-screen buttons for driving forwards/backwards and weapons.[5] A variety of options can be adjusted separately, like steering sensitivity.[6] It has two game modes: Race, with a focus on beating the others to the finish line, and Gather, which relies on picking up arrowheads on the track as fast as possible.[5][6][8]
In the Mac version, the single player part consists of a Practice Mode, where the players can test the cars and tracks, and a Tournament Mode with nine stages divided between three periods: the Bronze Age, the Stone Age, and the Iron Age.[9] To make a progress, the player has to finish the race in third position or higher, while collecting eight arrowheads across the level at the same time.[9] There is a Physics Editor, which allows the player to alter elements of play such as speed, acceleration, suspension, and traction of each car, as well as gravity.[10]
Cro-Mag Rally has multiple multiplayer variants. On the Mac version, the game allows up to six players to compete via local area network.[9] A number of modes are available, such as Race, Tag, Survive, and Quest For Fire.[9] Race is the usual mode with the players having a battle for the first place.[9] There are two versions of Tag, both being each other's opposites: Keep-Away and Stampede.[9] Keep-Away begins with one player being 'it', with the goal of being the last man standing by avoiding the elimination by staying the 'it' for a long time. and ends when all but one of the players has been eliminated from the game by being 'it' far too long.[9] Meanwhile, in Stampede, the winner is the one to stay as the 'it' for two minutes.[9] Survive allows the players to slam karts and fire weapons at the opponents, until only one vehicle is left.[9] Similar to Capture The Flag, Quest For Fire splits the players into two teams, trying to seize five torches from the enemies and move them to their base.[9] The iOS version offered a four-player online multiplayer via Game Center.[11]
Reception[edit]
Publication | Score |
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IGN | 7/10[6] |
Pocket Gamer | [2] |
Inside Mac Games | 8.5/10[9] |
MacLife | [7] |
References[edit]
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- ^'Cro-Mag Rally®'. Archived from the original on 2011-08-21.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ abSpencer, Spanner (July 15, 2008). 'Cro-Mag Rally'. Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on February 4, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2020.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Nicholson, Brad (August 25, 2008). 'iPhone review blitzkrieg: Pangea edition'. Destructoid. Archived from the original on January 22, 2013. Retrieved January 4, 2020.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Tuinman, Jaap (January 18, 2001). 'Hands on with Pangea Software's Cro-Mag Rally'. Macworld. Retrieved January 4, 2020.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ abcdeCohen, Peter (July 24, 2008). 'Cro-Mag Rally for IPhone'. PC World. Retrieved January 4, 2020.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ abcdefghRoush, George (August 18, 2008). 'Cro-Mag Rally Review'. IGN. Archived from the original on February 4, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2020.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ abBroida, Rick (July 17, 2008). 'Cro-Mag Rally'. MacLife. Archived from the original on September 11, 2011. Retrieved January 4, 2020.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Patterson, Blake (August 4, 2008). 'Kart to Kart: Cro-Mag Rally vs. Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D'. Touch Arcade. Archived from the original on February 4, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2020.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ abcdefghijkLeyden, Patrick (January 3, 2001). 'Cro-Mag Rally'. Inside Mac Games. Archived from the original on August 26, 2007. Retrieved January 4, 2020.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Allen, Toby (November 20, 2000). 'Cro-Mag Rally Editor Coming Soon'. Inside Mac Games. Archived from the original on August 13, 2014. Retrieved January 4, 2020.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Jordan, Jon (September 9, 2000). 'Pangea goes big with Game Center multiplayer modes for Nanosaur 2, Cro-Mag Rally, and Enigmo'. Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on October 17, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2020.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)