What is the benefit of a Mac mini for something like this?

simonw · 2026-02-21T15:02:58 1771686178

I had a conversation with someone last night who pointed out that people are treating their Claws a bit like digital pets, and getting a Mac Mini for them makes sense because Mac Minis are cute and it's like getting them an aquarium to live in.

the_real_cher · 2026-02-21T16:57:42 1771693062

Pi's can be cute too tho.

simonw · 2026-02-22T14:44:14 1771771454

https://www.londonstockexchange.com/stock/RPI/raspberry-pi-h...

Take a look at the jump in the Radpberry Pi stock price this week. They haven't released anything new so it's quite likely this is the OpenClaw effect.

mikkupikku · 2026-02-22T12:37:14 1771763834

Some people think dogs are cute. Some people think snakes are cute. Both are valid opinions, but one is probably more popular.

joshstrange · 2026-02-21T11:47:22 1771674442

Just commented in reply to someone else about this:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47099886

the_real_cher · 2026-02-21T16:56:44 1771693004

Is that it? Just access to the apple ecosystem?

I dont use Apple so guess I can save some money.

intrasight · 2026-02-21T11:40:56 1771674056

It works and is plug and play. And can also work as a Mac. But getting in short supply since Apple hadn't planned for this new demand.

the_real_cher · 2026-02-21T17:00:46 1771693246

A mini PC is too tho.

gostsamo · 2026-02-21T11:04:48 1771671888

Apple fans paying apple tax to have an isolated device accessing their profile.