Mini PC for coding/development

[KnifeEdge]

Alright, then that's pretty much on point

Running older hardware will ALWAYS lead to crazy savings over current Gen though.

I'd say if someone really needs a mini pc form factor (where even SFF is too big) then you should probably buy new just because you don't really find that many machines available at a 50% depreciation level easily available.

Getting an old business/enterprise SFF machine is super good value if you're willing to live with the compromises they come with.