Apple defends M4 Mac mini’s power button

Apple defended its oddly placed M4 Mac mini power button — here's my take as a new owner
After being asked about the design choice for the Mac mini, the Apple executives explained that it was the "optimal spot" for the power button due to the redesign. According to Apple, the new location is not inconvenient. Users can just tuck their finger underneath the computer and press the power button.
If you’re upset about the M4 Mac mini, you’re just using it wrong
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Apple defends the strange power button placement on its M4 Mac mini
Apple defends the M4 Mac mini's unusual power button placement, as users have mixed reactions to the design choice.
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Apple defends the M4 Mac mini’s power button
People have been puzzling over the decision to move the M4 Mac mini's power button to the underside of the PC, but Apple thinks the placement is "optimal."The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Apple Says There’s a Simple Reason for the Mac Mini’s Odd Power Button Location
In response to complaints, Apple execs said the the bottom of the new Mac mini was the “optimal spot” for the power button.
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