The shortages could persist for “several months,” according to Cook, suggesting customers may face extended shipping delays for some Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations.
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usertests Not sure why it wasn't mentioned in your article, but this is the standout news: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/01/mac-mini-now-starts-at-799/ 256 GB (SSD) @ $600 entry level abandoned (and it was as low as $400-450 before shortages). So now you need to pay $800 for 512 GB. Thanks, OpenClaw. Reply
Jabberwocky79 Wow, I literally bought a Mac Mini this week – a refurbished M4 version with 512GB storage for $679. The funny thing is, I was debating whether to get a brand new 256GB version and save 80 bucks, or go with the more expensive, but refurbed 512 ($120 less than brand new for same spec). I decided to go with the brand new, smaller version, only to realize they didn't have any in stock. So I went with the refurbished one instead, and after seeing this article, I'm glad I did – I had no idea supply was this constrained. Reply
alan.campbell99 I also ordered a Mac mini , not for this AI stuff but because I have Krita as a hobby. My 14" MBP suffered a coffee exposure and I thought it was a goner. I have a monitor and a Cintiq which the pro could drive fine but my previous M1 MBP can't. Unfortunately I only see the laptops in the refurb section here so had to go with new mini. I was thinking I hardly used the MBP as a portable. I'm looking at a month or two wait for mine. Turned out though with some iso, a brush and patience I cleaned up the few spots I saw on the MLB that were affected and I'm typing this on it right now. Can't say how long it will keep going though, long enough hopefully. Reply
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