Subj : No, this is not a new Trashcan Mac Pro: Mac Mini-inspired desktop
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Sat Jan 11 2025 06:15:05

No, this is not a new Trashcan Mac Pro: Mac Mini-inspired desktop hybrid NAS 
sees daylight

Date:
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 06:02:00 +0000

Description:
ORICO MiniTower, with its Mac Mini-inspired design, offers hybrid storage of 
two 24TB HDDs and an 8TB SSD.

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MiniTower turns your Mac Mini M4 into a hybrid NAS HDD, SSD, SD 3.0 and USB 
3.2 slots and ports for data capacity Also includes RAID 0 and 1 support for 
data backups 

The ORICO MiniTower is a new hybrid storage solution designed for Mac Mini M4 
users, essentially turning one into a NAS device. 

Clad in brushed aluminum with a silver finish, the MiniTower appears sleek 
and polished with a minimalist ORICO logo on the top lid. 

It supports up to 48TB in HDD space, plus a single 8TB SSD , alongside 10Gbps 
USB 3.2 and SD 3.0 ports to extend storage capacity. Orico MiniTower for Mac 
Minis 

The MiniTower, set to retail for $139.99, is designed to accommodate both 
2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives, with accessible slots beneath its detachable 
top cover. 

This device features a high-speed SSD zone with dual-protocol M.2 SSDs for 
smooth editing and fast software loading. 

This hybrid approach allows for the separation of frequently accessed "hot" 
data and long-term "cold" data, reducing wear on hard drives while benefiting 
from the fast read and write speeds of SSDs. 

For backups , the device supports flexible RAID configurations, including 
RAID 0 and RAID 1, or a standard non-RAID setup for those preferring 
straightforward storage management. 

The MiniTower gives the Mac Mini several new ports. At the front, the device 
includes an SD 3.0 slot, two USB-A ports for peripherals like keyboards and 
mice, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. 

The rear adds an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB 3.2 10Gbps for high-speed data 
transfer, plus a dedicated power input. 

Underneath is a built-in silent fan, complemented by strategically placed 
vents, including a rear vertical vent and bottom ventilation, ensuring 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/no-this-is-not-a-new-trashcan-mac-pro-m
ac-mini-inspired-desktop-hybrid-nas-sees-daylight


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