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Gizmodo
2 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Apple Is Going Nuts, Mac Mini M4 Drops Price for 3rd Time and Hits New All-Time Low
Mac Mini (M4) is certainly one of the best value-for-money deals of Apple and one of the top desktop computers that you can own. Released at the end of 2024 for an initial price of 599 dollars for the 256GB Model, its price has been quite stable since then. It has been on sale from time to time, the most recent one reducing it to 499 dollars. However, the current offer on Amazon goes even further, and brings the price down to a new all-time low price of 469 dollars on Amazon which a solid 22% saving. The Mac Mini's has an impressive user rating of 4.8 out of 5, and it's definitely our favorite desktop computer. See at Amazon Powerful M4 Chip This Mac Mini is armed with Apple's M4 chip, a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU-powered processor that promises to provide unparalleled performance in an incredibly small package. The M4 chip is the processor that Apple designed to tap the full potential of Apple silicon and offers seamless performance for everyday tasks, creative endeavors or intensive business applications. With 16GB of total memory, multitasking is a breeze. Storage is the domain of a 256GB SSD which gives fast boot times and immediate access to your software and files. While not huge in size (the 512GB model is also on sale), the solid-state drive is a good balance between efficiency and speed. Mac Mini 2024 alros features Thunderbolt and HDMI connectors, Gigabit Ethernet and for the first time, front-side USB-C connectors and a headphone jack. You will also obviously love the integration with the Apple ecosystem: If you have an iPhone or iPad, you'll appreciate how seamlessly devices work together. iPhone Mirroring allows you to view and control your phone from your Mac, and Universal Clipboard lets you copy on one device and paste another. You can also send messages or answer FaceTime calls directly from the Mac Mini. Mac Mini runs on macOS which supports an enormous amount of well-known applications like Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud. Thanks to Apple silicon, the applications run smoothly and without issues and fully exploit the capabilities of the hardware. Besides that, Apple Intelligence helps you get more done with less effort. It helps with writing, structuring and communicating yourself on strict privacy protections. If you've been considering upgrading your desktop setup, now is the perfect time to act: this deal is unprecedented, don't miss out. See at Amazon
CNET
5 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Don't Miss Another Chance to Score the Apple M4 Mac Mini for $100 Off
In need of a new desktop computer? Apple's smallest computer, the M4 Mac Mini, has the latest M4 processor and is discounted to just $499. That's $100 off the usual $599 asking price, which reduces the device to its lowest-ever recorded cost. Though compact, the Apple M4 Mini packs quite a punch, so it's a great option for an upgrade. There are a lot of good reasons to look for a computer upgrade right now, especially if you're one of 38% of US shoppers trying to make a big purchase ahead of the effects of any tariffs. The Mac Mini is an easy recommendation since it is found on CNET's roundup of the best desktop computers. The model is our go-to for the best cheap desktop alternative to a MacBook or iMac. The 2024 Mini has a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB of unified memory, as well as a 256GB solid-state drive for storage. Need more storage? The 512GB model is just $719. That's a 10% price cut, a savings of $80. Better yet, the 512GB model with 24GB unified memory is at a new lowest-ever price of just $849, thanks to a $150 discount. There are plenty of options to suit your needs. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. "The Mini can fit in your hand and be everything from an everyday home office computer to a full-on professional content-creation machine — and an easily portable one at that — with support for up to three 6K-resolution displays," our CNET managing editor Joshua Goldman wrote in his review. "True, there's a sizable price difference between the M4 and M4 Pro Mac Mini, but even the $799 M4 model I tested is strong enough for media creation as well as Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of AI features," he added. Why this deal matters The M4 Mac Mini launched in November 2024, and now it has a nice $100 discount if you want an upgrade. It is the model's lowest price to date. If you're interested, be sure to grab one before the computer sells out or this deal expires. Want to check out the competition? We've rounded up the best desktop computer deals with the likes of HP, Lenovo, Dell and, naturally, Apple all featured. And if this desktop isn't up to your tastes, you can check out the best laptop deals.
