Apple · AI Agent · Engadget
CEO Tim Cook suggested as much during Apple's most recent earnings call
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"Engadget think, looking forward, that the Mac mini and Mac Studio may take several months to reach supply demand balance," Cook said.
Key facts
- When Apple started selling the redesigned Mac mini for $599 in 2024, it was one of the best deals the company had offered in years
- Apple has stopped selling its cheapest $599 model of the Mac mini, based on changes to the company's store page spotted by MacRumors
- In that case, the blow was softened by the availability of the MacBook Neo, which offered a lot of the power of Apple's Macs for a much more affordable $600
- CEO Tim Cook suggested as much during Apple's most recent earnings call
Summary
The AI industry's demand for memory, storage and powerful chips has finally come for the Mac mini. Engadget has contacted Apple for confirmation that it's discontinuing the entry-level Mac mini. When Apple started selling the redesigned Mac mini for $599 in 2024, it was one of the best deals the company had offered in years. CEO Tim Cook suggested as much during Apple's most recent earnings call. Apple has been better than most at weathering "RAMaggedon," or at least hiding its effects across its product lines.