Apple Raises Mac Mini Starting Price to $799
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Apple has increased the starting price of its Mac Mini from $599 to $799, discontinuing the entry-level model that featured 256GB of storage. This price hike is attributed to supply constraints and rising demand driven by the AI sector, as noted by CEO Tim Cook during a recent earnings call.
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The new Mac Mini now starts with 512GB of storage instead of the previous 256GB configuration.
Apple is experiencing significant backorders for many Mac Mini configurations, with delivery times extending to 10-12 weeks.
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