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The $599 Mac Mini is dead. AI data centres killed it.

Apple discontinued the 256GB Mac Mini as DRAM prices surged 90% in Q1 2026. AI servers now consume 23% of global memory wafer output, pushing PC prices up 10-20%.

Mac mini is the best platform for Perplexity's Personal Computer

Perplexity's Personal Computer arrived on Mac first because it was the best for locally deploying the agentic AI platform, the company has declared.
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Apple ends $599 Mac mini as AI-driven RAM shortage bites

Apple has discontinued its $599 Mac mini with 256GB storage, raising the entry price to $799 for a 512GB model. The move comes amid a global DRAM shortage driven by AI data center demand, which ...

Apple is facing Mac mini supply constraints as AI and OpenClaw developers buy up tiny desktops

AI developers and enthusiasts have been snatching up Mac minis and Mac Studios to run the AI agent platform OpenClaw, thanks ...
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Apple’s $479 M4 Mac Mini: The New Budget King?

The Apple M4 Mac Mini, priced at $479, is reshaping the landscape of budget computing. By combining the power of Apple Silicon with a compact design and user-friendly features, it offers a ...

Tim Cook says the Mac Mini is getting snapped up for AI work 'faster than we predicted' — and supply is backed up

High demand for Apple's Mac Mini, driven by AI capabilities, is straining the supply chain, CEO Tim Cook said on Thursday's ...