Apple’s Mac mini now has a higher starting price, as it discontinues the entry-level model and slides down to the mid-range
Apple has discontinued the $599 Mac mini model with 256GB storage, raising the starting price to $799 for a configuration with 512GB storage. The change reflects a shift in the product lineup, with the former mid-range model now serving as the entry-level option. This move comes amid ongoing supply chain challenges and increased demand for Mac mini units.
- ▪Apple discontinued the $599 Mac mini with 256GB storage and 16GB RAM.
- ▪The new starting price for the Mac mini is $799, featuring 512GB storage and 16GB RAM.
- ▪The price increase applies globally, with the UK and Australia seeing similar hikes.
- ▪Apple CEO Tim Cook cited supply chain issues affecting Mac mini and Mac Studio availability.
- ▪Delivery times for the Mac mini currently extend beyond a month due to high demand.
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Computing Desktop PCs Macs Apple’s Mac mini now has a higher starting price, as it discontinues the entry-level model and slides down to the mid-range News By Jacob Krol published 1 May 2026 Bye-bye $599 / £599 / AU$999 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Apple) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Apple's entry-level $599 Mac mini with 256GB of storage and 16GB of RAM is no longer availableIt now starts at $799 for 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAMApple's still quoting over a month for delivery as wellLess than 24 hours after Apple’s earnings…
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