Update November 13, 2024: I reached out to Jerrod Hofferth about his 'Mac mini Pro' enclosure design for the M4 Mac Mini, and asked what his thoughts were on Apple's awkward power button placement.

The $800 product became popular very quickly. At the time of writing, the Model 3 "Powered Liftgate Retrofit" is sold out. It includes all the necessary components to make the trunk lid close by ...

The power button is located on the rear left of the ‌Mac mini‌ when looking at the front of the machine, below the three Thunderbolt ports. Pricing on the ‌Mac mini‌ starts at $599, and it ...

So, for most, hitting the power button isn't going to be a daily or weekly moment. Still, it's inconvenient, and if you have to put the mini in a tight space, it could be hard to access.