Will the old Track pad #1339 and the DAS keyboard model DASK3PROMS1MACLI-CO be compatible with any of the new MacMini with the M2 or M4chip?
I actually use it on a Mac mini, Intel i5, 16g/256 (2018), Sequoia 15,5
Earlier Mac models
In no particular order…
The upcoming macOS 26 release is the last new version for any Mac with an Intel processor, including your i5.
Either M2 or M4 will do fine for your reported usage.
I would suggest 16 GB memory, given you tend to keep your Mac for some years.
16 GB is standard in the latest Mac models, but some other Mac models will have 8 GB.
You will want to acquire more internal storage than you think you need over the lifetime of the Mac.
Neither memory nor internal storage can be upgraded after purchase.
I’d probably wait for replacement until macOS 26 starts shipping later this year, whether that replacement is with an existing M2 or M4 model, or maybe with something else that might be available then. But either an M2 or an M4 will be a large increase over that i5.
You’ll want to budget for a hard disk drive of roughly two or three times the internal storage capacity, for use for backups with Time Machine.
In no particular order…
The upcoming macOS 26 release is the last new version for any Mac with an Intel processor, including your i5.
Either M2 or M4 will do fine for your reported usage.
I would suggest 16 GB memory, given you tend to keep your Mac for some years.
16 GB is standard in the latest Mac models, but some other Mac models will have 8 GB.
You will want to acquire more internal storage than you think you need over the lifetime of the Mac.
Neither memory nor internal storage can be upgraded after purchase.
I’d probably wait for replacement until macOS 26 starts shipping later this year, whether that replacement is with an existing M2 or M4 model, or maybe with something else that might be available then. But either an M2 or an M4 will be a large increase over that i5.
You’ll want to budget for a hard disk drive of roughly two or three times the internal storage capacity, for use for backups with Time Machine.
I've never really used apple mice and keyboards with my macs just an assorted line of usb and bluetooth mice and keyboard made for windows computers really, never had issues the HID interface is pretty generic sort of like usb sticks mass storage driver and optical drives
Clear and precise response. Thank you, Mr. Hoffman!
Would you recommend M2 or M4 or keep the actual mini?
I browse the web, I watch movies and series, I do a lot of research on ornithology on the internet and use email.
I don’t do music or video editing.
Most any wired or wireless keyboard or trackpad will work with any Mac.
You will not have access to Touch ID with the older gear.
Your information is wise and will serve as a basis for me to make the best choice at the right time.
Thank you Mr. Hoffman
Old track pad and mechanical Das keyboard compatibility with MAC Mini M2 and M4
