Apple’s Mac Mini M4 has become a popular mini-yet-mighty desktop computer for running local agentic AI 24/7—so much so that it’s been out of stock for months. But with the introduction of the new Mac Mini M6, the older M4 is no longer as scarce (there was no M5 Mac Mini), and the base model (256-GB hard drive, 16-GB unified memory) is on sale for $649—$150 off MSRP and $250 cheaper than the M6.
\n\nIt’s a good deal for a computer that is plenty powerful for most people, and some M4 Mac Mini configurations can even handle AI tasks. But—and it’s a big but—shoppers should be aware that the M4’s original base price was $599 when it launched in 2024. However, with Apple raising prices on hardware across the board this year, driven by chip and memory shortages, the M4 ended up costing $799. In comparison, the new M6 starts at $899.
\n\nDepending on how you look at it, it’s either a discount or a hard pill to swallow, knowing that it used to be much cheaper. If you’ve been eyeing a new Mac Mini and don’t need the better performance of the M6, you’re unlikely to get a lower…
Original source: https://www.wired.com/