Why is the Mac mini start-up button on the bottom?

think most users rarely use it, like with laptops think most users let their mac mini go to sleep where it would use next to no current, rather than shutting the device down fully unless an update required a restart, in which case the button would not be in use.

well it's the same with apples charging connector on the mouse being under the mouse

as stated we have no idea

these forums are user helping other users like yourself, it's sort of going to a physical

apple store and asking other customers their advice

This is a user helping users with tech questions forum, we are not apple and apple do not read your posts here

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My M4 Mini Pro rests on its right-side exposing the bottom power button on the left. Simple matter to reach behind the 32-in display and press the power button on the re-oriented Mac Mini. This in no way exonerates Apple from a bone-headed design decision…

Alternatively, Amazon sells rubber feet that raise the normal orientation of the mini so as one can reach underneath and press the power button.

While not explaining or excusing the design, you can also keep a mini on its side. I have a 2" tall stand that raises it off my desk (helps improve the airflow) and the stand has a hole in it where I can simply reach under the upper level of the stand and press the button.

Apple likes simple, clutter-free design but it makes me question whether the design team actually use the products or simply go for looks.

We are users here just like yourself.

If you don't like Apple design decisions, voice your opinion here:

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I don't think any users feel it's a good idea but neither is it worth losing any sleep over as it is simple enough to raise the corner an inch on the rare occasions you need to turn it on . . . normally it should be put to sleep each night and not turned off.

jk3horn wrote:

I thought I did express myself. I said: "...it seems silly to me that I have to lift it up to turn it on after shut down." I'd like to see a button on the side or back of the Mini.

You only expressed yourself to a bunch of users who have no idea why Apple does things. Apple won't read your post. Give them feedback using the link Woodmeister gave you to let them know what your think.

I use the button about once every 2 weeks. I just let my computer sleep. I only use it because after about 2 weeks various small issues start happening such as RAM not freeing up full when I quit an app, various command keys such as my mapping Copy to F3 stops working in the Finder, Finder crashes periodically. A restart clears all the issues. I remember with Tiger OS I once didn't restart my computer for an entire year. Anyway, that's hte only time I use the button but having the mini on a stand makes it easy to access.

An uncle of mine who was in the automotive industry had a theory as to why Citroen cars looked so quirky or downright weird . . . it was to get them noticed and once noticed they would appear more popular than they actually were.

In short - an advertising ploy and it's worked with the Mac mini's power button as it has provoked almost endless comment and speculation on the web!

After all . . . the only bad publicity is NO publicity.

jk3horn ~ See:

Apple explains why the M4 Mac mini power button is located on the bottom

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jk3horn wrote:

Mac mini start up button on bottom?

That question is in the same category as "Why did the chicken cross the road"?

We're all end users like yourself here nd have no idea as to why Apple does anything.

However, I found a way to make the button easier to access with this:

It's inexpensive and works beautifully.

My Mac has run 24/7 with the exception of of a couple power outages which I gracefully shut down the system (I have a UPS). As for reboots, it gets rebooted whenever there is a macOS update/upgrade. Also, I never sleep the machine I just use lock screen when I am not using it.

At night when I am asleep, it is scheduled to do a variety of backup tasks.

Your post is essentially a survey and the terms and conditions of these communities discourage that usage.

No opinion about the button location will solve its location choice. You have alternatives that were mentioned here for easier access to the button.

I thought I did express myself. I said: "...it seems silly to me that I have to lift it up to turn it on after shut down." I'd like to see a button on the side or back of the Mini.

Thank you all for the comments and suggestions. I am merely trying to get a consensus of how Mini users feel about the On/Off button placement.

Thanks for the comment.

jk3horn wrote:

Thank you all for the comments and suggestions. I am merely trying to get a consensus of how Mini users feel about the On/Off button placement.

Polls aren't allowed here.

Thanks

It seems silly to me to shut down a Mac.

"However, I found a way to make the button easier to access with this:"

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Love it!

TheLittles wrote:

"However, I found a way to make the button easier to access with this:"

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Love it!

Turn it upside down and it's on the top. It's a matter of perspective.

Here is a sub-one minute video on the subject I made back in February. (Apologies to all those who have seen it.)

Button Problem!

And here is the solution . . . .

Button Solution

That is a wonderful comment. Thanks.