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Compatibility Assessment
We check hardware, workload, and privacy requirements before setup starts.
Mac Workstations + BYOM AI
AI power.
Right on your desk.
Hong Kong customers can purchase Mac mini with full AI setup service. International customers are served through remote BYOM AI upgrades only.
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Overview
The Mac you know.
Now with AI built in.
Every MacAI HK comes ready to run large language models, generate images, automate workflows, and power creative tools — all without sending a single byte to the cloud.
We handle the complexity of installing, configuring, and optimizing dozens of AI tools so you can focus on what matters: your work.
See what's includedWhy MacAI
AI that works for you.
Not someone else's cloud.
We don't sell you a subscription. We configure intelligence that fits your exact needs — private, personalized, and permanently yours.
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Personalized AI
Every client is different. We configure models, workflows, and interfaces to match your specific role, industry, and working style — not a one-size-fits-all tool, but AI tuned to how you actually work.
- ✓ Custom system prompts & personas
- ✓ Role-specific workflow automation
- ✓ Branded chat interfaces
- ✓ Multi-model setups per task type
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Complete Privacy
For clients in finance, legal, healthcare, or any field with sensitive data — local LLMs are the only safe choice. Your data never leaves your hardware. No cloud. No API. No exposure.
- ✓ 100% air-gapped operation possible
- ✓ No data sent to OpenAI, Google, or Anthropic
- ✓ PDPO / GDPR friendly by design
- ✓ No monthly fees or usage caps
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Custom RAG
Give your AI access to your own knowledge. We build Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines that let your local model search, cite, and reason over your documents, manuals, contracts, and internal knowledge bases.
- ✓ Ingest PDFs, Word docs, emails & more
- ✓ Local vector database (Chroma / Qdrant)
- ✓ Semantic search over your company's knowledge
- ✓ Cited answers with source references
Capabilities
Everything AI.
Nothing in the cloud.
Four categories of AI power, all running locally on Apple silicon.
Local LLMs
Run Llama, Mistral, Phi, and other open-source models via Ollama. Chat, reason, code, and analyze — entirely offline.
Creative AI
Generate images with Stable Diffusion, create music, upscale photos, and remove backgrounds. All processed on your Mac's GPU.
Business Automation
Automate documents, emails, data entry, and reports with n8n and custom AI workflows. Integrate with your existing tools.
Complete Privacy
Your data never leaves your hardware. No cloud accounts. No API keys. No monthly fees. Full ownership of your AI stack.
How It Works
Up and running
in three steps.
1
Choose your tier
Pick the AI package that fits your workflow — from essentials to the full creative and business suite.
2
We configure it
Every tool is installed, optimized, and tested on your Mac. We handle the technical setup so you don't have to.
3
Start creating
Power on and go. Includes a quick-start guide, AI usage handbook, and 30 days of complimentary support.
Workflow Flow
Every step is visible
from intake to daily operations.
The live flow highlights handoffs so your team knows what happens next and where value is delivered.
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Mac mini Purchase Service (HK)
For Hong Kong customers, we source and prepare Mac mini hardware as part of delivery.
02-GLOBAL
Remote BYOM Preflight
For international users, we validate your existing Mac and schedule a secure remote session.
03
AI Stack Installation
We deploy local models, automation tools, and benchmark profiles matched to your workflow.
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Team Onboarding
Your team gets practical command playbooks, prompts, and operating guidelines.
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Optimization Cycle
We tune models, update workflows, and keep performance aligned to real usage.
Who is this for?
Built for the way
you actually work.
Professionals
Lawyers, consultants, analysts, and knowledge workers who need private AI for documents, research, and daily workflows.
- Private document analysis with RAG
- Local LLM chat — no data leaves your Mac
- Automated email and report drafting
Businesses
Teams and SMEs that want AI automation without cloud subscriptions, vendor lock-in, or recurring API fees.
- n8n workflow automation for your team
- Multi-user setup with permissions
- Zero monthly AI fees — one-time setup
Creators
Designers, filmmakers, musicians, and content creators who need local image generation, transcription, and creative AI tools.
- Stable Diffusion + ComfyUI image workflows
- Whisper transcription — unlimited, offline
- AI coding assistant for creative projects
Pricing
Find the right setup
for how you work.
Hong Kong: Mac mini purchase service plus BYOM options. International: remote BYOM AI upgrade service only.
Not sure which plan? Start here → Who is this for?
Available globally as a remote service. International customers are served through remote BYOM AI upgrades only.
Essential Upgrade
$299+
Best for M1+ Macs needing essential local AI
- Ollama + 2 to 3 optimized LLMs
- Local chat UI + prompt starter library
- Basic image generation + transcription
- Hardware-aware performance optimization
- Quick-start AI usage guideline
- 14-day support
Best Value
Professional Upgrade
$599+
Full AI suite for creators and teams
- Everything in Essential
- 8+ optimized LLMs and coding setup
- Full image generation workflow
- n8n automation and templates
- 1-hour live training session
- 30-day priority support
Enterprise Upgrade
$1,499+
Custom deployment for business-critical workflows
- Everything in Professional
- RAG pipeline + vector DB
- Custom workflow or model tuning
- Multi-user setup and permissions
- 3-hour team training session
- 90-day premium support
Available for Hong Kong customers only: Mac mini purchase plus full AI installation and optimization.
AI Starter
HK$5,059
Mac mini M4 (16GB / 256GB) + core AI stack
- Mac mini M4 (10-core CPU / 10-core GPU)
- 16GB Unified Memory / 256GB SSD
- Ollama + 3–5 curated LLMs
- Local chat interface (Open WebUI)
- Speech-to-text (Whisper)
- Basic hardware tuning
- 30-day setup support
AI Essentials
HK$6,709
Mac mini M4 (16GB / 512GB) + full AI starter suite
- Mac mini M4 (10-core CPU / 10-core GPU)
- 16GB Unified Memory / 512GB SSD
- Ollama + 5–8 optimized LLMs
- Image generation (Stable Diffusion)
- Speech-to-text + local chat interface
- Hardware compatibility & tuning
- 30-day setup support + onboarding
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AI Professional
HK$8,359
Mac mini M4 (24GB / 512GB) + full AI suite
- Mac mini M4 (10-core CPU / 10-core GPU)
- 24GB Unified Memory / 512GB SSD
- 8+ optimized LLMs including coding models
- Full Stable Diffusion + ComfyUI workflows
- n8n business automation setup
- Document AI (RAG) starter pipeline
- 60-day priority support
AI Power
HK$11,659
Mac mini M4 Pro (24GB / 512GB) + advanced AI stack
- Mac mini M4 Pro (12-core CPU / 16-core GPU)
- 24GB Unified Memory / 512GB SSD
- 12+ LLMs including large coding & reasoning models
- Advanced RAG + vector database pipeline
- MCP server configuration
- Custom automation workflows
- 90-day premium support + team training
Prices include Mac hardware + full AI setup, configuration, and training. 10% service charge applied over Apple retail price. Education pricing available — ask us.
Available for Hong Kong customers only: Mac Studio purchase plus full AI installation, optimization, and enterprise-grade configuration.
Studio Professional
HK$18,149
Mac Studio Max (32GB / 512GB) + professional AI suite
- Mac Studio Max chip (base config)
- 32GB Unified Memory / 512GB SSD
- 15+ optimized LLMs including 70B+ models
- Full Stable Diffusion + ComfyUI workflows
- n8n automation + RAG pipeline
- 90-day premium support + team training
Pro Choice
Studio Enterprise
HK$36,299
Mac Studio Ultra (64GB / 1TB) + enterprise AI
- Mac Studio Ultra chip (base config)
- 64GB Unified Memory / 1TB SSD
- Run 200B+ parameter models locally
- Advanced RAG + vector database architecture
- Model fine-tuning capability (MLX)
- 120-day premium support + dedicated onboarding
Studio Ultimate
Custom
Mac Studio Ultra (custom BTO) + full AI infrastructure
- Mac Studio Ultra — custom BTO configuration
- Up to 192GB+ Unified Memory / 8TB+ SSD
- Run 405B+ models at full precision
- Private AI hosting server configuration
- Model fine-tuning + custom model training
- 180-day white-glove support + SLA
Prices include Mac Studio hardware + full AI setup, configuration, and training. 10% service charge applied over Apple retail price. Custom BTO configurations available.
Optional monthly retainers for model updates, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and workflow improvements.
Care
$49/mo
For individual professionals
- Email support (business-day response)
- Quarterly model update pack
- Performance check every quarter
- 1 remote troubleshooting session/month
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Growth
$99/mo
For teams and growing businesses
- Priority support (same-day target)
- Monthly model and tool updates
- Automation health checks
- 2 remote sessions/month + optimization plan
Enterprise Care
$199/mo
For mission-critical AI operations
- Dedicated support channel
- Monthly workflow optimization review
- Security and access configuration checks
- Custom SLA and team enablement sessions
Mac mini purchase packages are available only in Hong Kong. Remote BYOM upgrades are available internationally. Hong Kong clients can choose HKD billing at booking.
Accepted payment methods:
📱 PayMe
💚 WeChat Pay
🔵 Alipay
💵 Cash
💳 Stripe (coming soon)
The AiHK Difference
We set up everything.
You just use the AI.
Stop worrying about installation, configuration, and optimization. We handle the complexity so you can focus on using AI to create value.
DIY Path
40+ hours of research & setup
- ❌ Watch tutorials to understand Apple Silicon
- ❌ Choose between Ollama, MLX, and LM Studio
- ❌ Debug M-series GPU memory issues
- ❌ Install and configure security (FileVault, firewall)
- ❌ Set up backups and disaster recovery
- ❌ Integrate 8+ tools and test compatibility
- ❌ Optimize models for your specific workflow
- ❌ Learn troubleshooting when something breaks
MacAI HK
5 days, done for you
- ✓ Expert architecture for your hardware
- ✓ Optimal runtime stack pre-installed
- ✓ GPU memory & performance tuned
- ✓ Enterprise-grade security configured
- ✓ Automated backup & recovery ready
- ✓ 8+ AI tools integrated & tested
- ✓ Models optimized for your use case
- ✓ Expert support included
40+
Hours Saved
Zero
Risk
5
Days to Live AI
Your Setup Timeline
Day 1
Consultation & hardware assessment
Day 2
OS & security hardening
Day 3
AI stack installation & config
Day 4
Performance tuning & testing
Day 5
Handover & training
What People Say
Loved by creators
and businesses.
★★★★★
"We replaced multiple cloud subscriptions and now run core workflows locally on our Macs."
Product Designer
★★★★★
"Client-sensitive work now stays on-premises, and our team adopted AI faster than expected."
Attorney, Torres Law Group
★★★★★
"BYOM turned my existing MacBook Pro into a practical AI workstation without buying a new machine."
Freelance Photographer
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See it before you buy
We meet clients at display rooms and cafés across Hong Kong. Watch local AI run live on Apple Silicon before you commit. The only AI setup service in HK with in-person demos.
Book a Demo →FAQ
Common questions.
Depending on your tier, you'll get access to models like Llama 3, Mistral, Phi-3, CodeLlama, and more via Ollama. Image generation is powered by Stable Diffusion with ComfyUI. All models are optimized for Apple Silicon performance.
Never. Every AI model runs 100% locally on your hardware. There are no cloud connections, no API calls, and no data transmission. Your conversations, generated images, and automated workflows stay entirely on your machine.
Any Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or later). 8GB can run light workflows, 16GB is recommended for smooth daily use, and 32GB+ is ideal for advanced workloads.
No required monthly fee. You can pay once and keep your setup. Optional support plans are available if you want updates and managed maintenance.
MacAI HK is an independent AI configuration service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by Apple Inc.
Yes. Every setup includes a configuration support period by tier, and you can extend coverage with monthly support plans. Apple hardware warranty remains with Apple, while we warranty our configuration and workflow setup.
Hong Kong customers can purchase Mac mini with full AI setup service or choose BYOM upgrades. International customers are served through remote BYOM AI upgrade services only.
We accept PayMe, WeChat Pay, Alipay, and cash for in-person setup. Online payment via Stripe coming soon.