{
  "id": 9226279,
  "title": "Enthusiast transforms Mac Mini into jaw-dropping 3D-printed portable PC complete with handles and touchpad — Mac Nano even has a keyboard and a battery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/enthusiast-transforms-mac-mini-into-jaw-dropping-3d-printed-portable",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-22T23:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/pro/enthusiast-transforms-mac-mini-into-jaw-dropping-3d-printed-portable-pc-complete-with-handles-and-touchpad-mac-nano-even-has-a-keyboard-and-a-battery"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A custom 3D-printed handheld computer, dubbed Mac Nano, has been created by transforming an Apple M4 Mac Mini. The device retains the desktop computer's motherboard and cooling system, and is housed in a removable 3D-printed enclosure. The Mac Nano features a 7-inch 120Hz touchscreen, keyboard, touchpad, and gaming controls, all designed for use in two hands. The project retained Apple's original heatsink and blower fan to save internal space while allowing the M4 processor to maintain its factory thermal arrangement. The Mac Nano is powered by rechargeable cells and includes handles for easy gripping.",
  "summary": "A modified M4 Mac Mini becomes a handheld computer with a 120Hz touchscreen, keyboard, gaming controls, batteries, and removable hardware.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}