The IT Nerd

MacWeb, a provider of on-demand, bare-metal cloud services for Apple developers and IT teams, has launched three dedicated Mac mini configurations powered by Apple’s latest high-performance M4 and M4 Pro chips. These new offerings, based on the world’s fastest CPU core, provide developers with unparalleled performance, scalability, and affordability — enabling them to accelerate development workflows and boost productivity.

MacWeb’s new Mac mini cloud service offers three tiers to meet the diverse needs of power users:

• MacWeb Base M4: Perfect for providing virtual remote desktop and priced at only $99 per month, this Mac mini tier provides a cost-effective solution for small to medium-size businesses, schools, and universities.

• MacWeb Power M4 Pro: Ideal for more demanding workloads such as application development and testing, this tier offers a significant performance boost for faster build times and enhanced productivity. Priced at $199 per month, this cloud Mac mini service uses the M4 Pro chip with 12-core CPU and 24GB unified memory.

• MacWeb Ultimate M4 Pro: Designed for mission-critical production applications and AI models, this tier delivers unparalleled performance and robust storage for the most demanding tasks. Priced at $299 per month, this cloud Mac mini service offers a 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, and 64GB of unified memory.

MacWeb also continues to offer its popular M2-based Mac mini cloud services, providing developers with a range of options to meet their specific needs and macOS version requirements.

Thunderbolt 5 local networking now available in the cloud for M4 Pro-based services

Experience blazing-fast file transfers and seamless connectivity. Built into the latest Mac mini models with the M4 Pro chip, Thunderbolt 5 enables 80 Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth and is up to 800% faster than 10G ethernet. Thunderbolt 5 unlocks high-speed clustering of Mac minis, allowing developers to combine multiple systems for demanding workloads like AI, video editing, and software testing, creating a powerful and scalable solution in the cloud.

In addition to exceptional performance, MacWeb’s new M4 Mac mini cloud service offers:

• Instant activation: Get started in minutes with easy setup and instant access to your dedicated Mac mini.
• High availability: Enjoy a reliable and secure cloud environment with 99.9% uptime.
• Custom configurations: Tailor your cloud environment to your specific needs with customizable configurations, such as cluster nodes for distributed computing, and tap into expert consulting from MacWeb’s dedicated support team.