The ruggedly handsome new Shield Case brings true portability to the small-but-mighty M4 Mac mini and its accessories, WaterField Designs said Tuesday. It’s the latest in the company’s long line of cool cases for Apple gear.
“We designed the Shield Case for professionals who take advantage of the portability of Apple’s most compact desktop computer yet,” said Gary Waterfield, the San Francisco-based company’s owner. “The M4 Mac mini’s reduced size makes it an ideal candidate for mobile use, but its unique dimensions require thoughtful protection.”
WaterField Designs Shield Case for Mac mini
The new WaterField Designs Shield Case for Mac mini addresses a growing trend among creative professionals and tech enthusiasts. Plenty of folks want to take advantage of M4 Mac mini’s small footprint for mobile workstation setups. So whether you’re setting up at a co-working space, moving between office locations or handling on-site audio mixing and video editing tasks, the stylish and practical case provides protection and organization for the computer and its accessories, like cables and and an AirTag tracker.
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The idea that M4 Mac mini models could and should be portable took hold right after the desktop machine came out. Ideas included turning an iPad into an external display for the desktop computer. So using Shield Case, you can tote your Mac mini and cables to use with portable displays at places like coffee shops and co-working spaces. This combination of portability and protection opens new possibilities for professionals who require desktop-class performance in a mobile package.
Shield Case’s construction reflects WaterField’s reputation for premium materials and careful attention to detail. You can get it in either water-resistant waxed canvas or ballistic nylon. Both versions feature full-grain leather accents that add a sophisticated professional aesthetic. The design incorporates multiple layers of protection, including firm closed-cell foam surrounding all sides and a plush fleece lining to prevent scratches.
Key features:
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- Multilayer padding system included shock-absorbing closed-cell foam and soft fleece lining.
- Dedicated plush pocket stores Mac mini power cord storage.
- Waterproof YKK zippers feature lockable dual pulls (lock not included).
- Cushioned zipper guard protects against scratches.
- Front zippered pocket contains dedicated hidden AirTag slot for tracking.
- Store other peripherals in a rear mesh pocket.
- Convenient top nylon loop helps with carrying or attaching case to other bags.
- Available in brown waxed canvas with distressed chocolate leather or black ballistic nylon with black leather.
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The Shield Case’s dimensions (5.75 inches by 5.75 inches by 2.75 inches) provide a custom fit for the M4 Mac mini while maintaining a compact profile, so you can slide it into backpacks or messenger bags. The case weighs just 7.2 ounces in ballistic nylon or 8.8 ounces in waxed canvas, adding minimal bulk.
The Shield Case for Mac mini is available for preorder at $99, with shipping beginning January 21. Given WaterField’s history of creating bespoke cases for Apple products, this latest addition to the company’s lineup appears poised to enhance the versatility of Apple’s smallest desktop computer.
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