@ryanlpeterman: Bought the 256GB mac mini m5 for $499 when I quit my job at Meta to be frugal. It was honestly a great machine with jus…
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A user shares their positive experience with the 256GB Mac mini M5, purchased for $499 as a frugal choice after leaving Meta, and mentions future tool upgrades due to podcast sponsorships.
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Bought the 256GB mac mini m5 for $499 when I quit my job at Meta to be frugal. It was honestly a great machine with just a few limitations
Feeling lucky that I can upgrade my tools now that the podcast has some sponsors 🙏 https://t.co/GLSMbGtVfY
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