Apple Discontinues 256GB M4 Mac Mini, Adjusts Base Model Storage to 512GB
Apple stops selling the M4 Mac Mini's 256GB storage model through its online store
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Apple has removed the 256GB storage model of its M4 Mac Mini from its online store, now offering a base model with 512GB of storage priced at $799. This change follows a surge in demand, as acknowledged by Apple CEO Tim Cook during the recent Q2 earnings call.
- 01Apple has discontinued the 256GB storage option for the M4 Mac Mini.
- 02The new base model now features 512GB of storage at $799.
- 03Upgrades for RAM and storage options are available, including up to 64GB RAM and 8TB storage.
- 04Tim Cook noted the increased demand for the Mac Mini and Mac Studio due to their capabilities in AI.
- 05Apple may take several months to balance supply and demand.
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Apple has officially stopped selling the 256GB storage model of the M4 Mac Mini, which was launched in 2024. The model went out of stock in several countries, including the United States, and has now been removed from Apple's online store worldwide. The new base storage option for the M4 Mac Mini is now 512GB, priced at $799 with the default 16GB RAM. Customers can also choose higher RAM options of 24GB and 32GB, and storage upgrades of 1TB or 2TB are available. Additionally, users can opt for the M4 Pro chip, which allows for configurations of up to 64GB RAM and 8TB storage. During Apple's recent Q2 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook highlighted the increased demand for the Mac Mini and Mac Studio, citing their effectiveness for AI applications. He mentioned that it may take several months for Apple to achieve a balance between supply and demand due to this surge.
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The discontinuation of the 256GB model may affect consumers looking for budget-friendly options, pushing them towards higher-priced models.
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