Mac mini Starting Price Jumps to $799, Availability Issues Persist
The Mac mini's entry-level price has effectively increased to $799 as the $599 base model is removed from Apple's store, amid ongoing availability struggles for Mac desktops.
["Apple's Mac mini and Mac Studio desktops have been shrouded in availability issues throughout the year, with multiple configurations listed as 'currently unavailable' on the company's website—a rare occurrence. Furthermore, some models are facing extended shipping times, sometimes taking weeks or even months to deliver.", "The top-end version of the Mac Studio, equipped with 512GB of RAM, has been delisted from Apple's store altogether. In a related development, the entry-level Mac mini, previously priced at $599, has been removed from Apple's online store.
The most affordable Mac mini configuration available for purchase now costs $799, featuring an M4 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage.", "While this change doesn't technically constitute a price hike, as Apple has maintained the same price for these specifications since the M4 Mac mini's launch in late 2024, it effectively marks the end of the $599 starting price era. The base model, which came with 256GB of storage, appears to have been discontinued. Consequently, consumers can no longer purchase a Mac mini at its original starting price of $599, unless they manage to find remaining stock at a third-party retailer."]
Source: Ars Technica