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Apple discontinues base Mac mini, now starts at $799 with 512GB storage

9to5Mac · May 1, 2026, 6:51 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Last week, the base model $599 Mac mini with 256GB went completely out of stock at the Apple Store. After extended delays, Apple updated the shipping estimates to simply say “currently available.” Now, Apple has taken the next step: the base model $599 Mac mini is no longer listed on its website at

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