This is my long term review of the base model M1 Mac Mini with 8GB of RAM and 256GB hard drive. How has it held up after 9 months of daily use for video and audio production and would I recommend it?

• M1 Mac Mini:
https://geni.us/tbm1mini (Amazon)
https://bhpho.to/3eEOLcG (B&H)

• Hagibis USB Hub:
https://geni.us/sweethagibis (Amazon)

• Under Desk Mount:
https://geni.us/macmount
(I ended up getting a second one of these for the USB hub)

• The Display I Use:
https://geni.us/aNb9nA (Amazon)

• Apple Support Thread About AP Watchdog Issue:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/...

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•Chapters:
0:00 - M1 Mac Mini 9 Months Later
0:52 - Computer Performance
1:48 - Is 8GB Of RAM Really Enough?
3:17 - Streaming & Stress Testing
5:03 - Issue 1: Keyboard Connectivity
5:55 - Issue 2: Display Not Waking From Sleep
6:20 - Biggest Issue: Random Restarting (AP Watchdog Error)
8:18 - Think Different: M1 Is NOT Intel
8:55 - SSD Swapping: Is This An Issue?
11:09 - Upgrades: USB Hub & Desk Mount
11:50 - Should You Give the M1 a Try?

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——————————— VIDEO GEAR ———————————
•Ecamm Live for Streaming: https://geni.us/ecammtom
•Sony FX3: https://bhpho.to/3EJuBde (B&H)
•Sony a7SIII: https://bhpho.to/3f8mMlS (B&H)
•Sony a7IV: https://bhpho.to/33mOGZo (B&H)
•Sony 24 1.4 (Main Lens): https://geni.us/sony24 (Amazon)
•Tamron 20-40 2.8: https://bhpho.to/3sTzIDy (B&H)
•Zeiss 85 1.8: https://geni.us/zeissbatis (Amazon)
•Sirui Anamorphic Lens: https://bhpho.to/309H0rV (B&H)
•GoPro Hero 11: https://geni.us/zXnTsh (Amazon)
•DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone : https://geni.us/I2e0AB (Amazon)
•ATEM Mini Video Switcher: https://bhpho.to/2RVGI42 (B&H)
•Elgato CamLink: https://geni.us/vddHN (Amazon)
•YoloBox for Mobile Streams: https://bhpho.to/3pc8qHU (B&H)
•MotionVFX for Intros: https://geni.us/motionvfxtb

——————————— AUDIO GEAR ———————————
•Rodecaster Pro II: https://bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H)
•Earthworks Ethos: https://bhpho.to/3CthFs4 (B&H)
•Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
•Sennheiser MKH 50: https://geni.us/mkh50 (Sweetwater)
•Sony Video Mic: https://bhpho.to/3ztb6Vb (B&H)
•Rode VideoMic NTG: https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon)
•Sennheiser Profile (USB Mic): https://bhpho.to/3JDWGrh (B&H)
•Rode Boom Arm: https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon)
•Sennheiser Wireless System: https://bhpho.to/43JgqkL (B&H)
•Rode Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)
•Blue XLR Cable: https://geni.us/bluexlr (B&H)

—————————— LIGHTS & SUPPORTS ——————————
•Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
•Aputure Light Dome Mini: https://geni.us/vf5O (B&H)
•Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nanlite (Amazon)
•Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/pavotubes (Amazon)
•Aputure MC RGB Light: https://geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon)
•Rolling Camera Stand: https://bhpho.to/3PbJGg3 (B&H)
•Big Tripod: https://bhpho.to/3lRoTyz (B&H)
•Small Tripod: https://geni.us/oQOh3Az (Amazon)
•Travel Tripod: https://geni.us/nlUBm (Amazon)
•Motorized Slider: https://bhpho.to/3ztKMJA (B&H)
•Camera Backpack: https://geni.us/aEH2 (Amazon)

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Episode 261: M1 Mac Mini Long Term Review