Fri May 01 2026, 04:01 PM EDT · 1 minute read M4 Mac mini Apple has quietly pushed the Mac mini entry price higher, as the once-standard $599 base model is no longer available on its U.S. online store. As of May 1, the $599 Mac mini configuration isn't available to order through Apple's primary online store. The 256GB model doesn't appear as a selectable option there. Higher-priced configurations now define the main lineup, with listed pricing starting at $799, though availability across configurations continues to fluctuate. The 256GB configuration is also absent from Apple's education and military storefronts, with no way to order or backorder it. Refurbished listings still include lower-priced Mac mini configurations when inventory is available, but those units are limited and inconsistent. When the M4 Mac mini launched on October 29, 2024, Apple positioned it as the company's most affordable Mac, with a $599 starting price, 16GB of memory, and 256GB of storage.…