Apple stops selling the lowest-priced Mac mini configuration and updates the lineup with a higher starting point. According to reports, the $599 base Mac mini—previously equipped with 256GB of storage—goes out of stock and is then removed from Apple’s website. One outlet notes that Apple updates its shipping status from specific estimates to a generic “currently unavailable,” and later takes the additional step of removing the model listing entirely, indicating it is effectively discontinued.
Both sources report that the remaining entry configuration now starts at $799 and includes 512GB of storage. This change shifts the cheapest available Mac mini to a higher price tier while increasing the included storage capacity. The reports do not cite a stated reason for the discontinuation, and they focus on the product availability and the updated pricing and specifications as shown in Apple’s store listings.
