Apple Mac Mini Sees Discounts Up to $129 This Weekend on Amazon
Amazon is currently offering significant discounts on select models of Apple’s M4 Mac mini, providing a timely opportunity for consumers seeking powerful desktop computing at a reduced price. The sale, running this weekend, features price cuts of up to $129, with the entry-level model – equipped with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD – available for $499.00, down from its original price of $599.00.
The discounts extend to other configurations as well. Customers can purchase the M4 Mac mini with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for $689.00, a reduction from $799.00. Additionally, a model boasting 24GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD is available for $889.99, discounted from $999.00. According to reports, the 16GB/256GB SSD model represents a particularly strong value, marking a solid second-best price currently available.
This sale also marks a discount on the higher-performance M4 Pro model, expanding the range of options for potential buyers. Apple initially updated the Mac mini in late 2024, introducing a redesigned, more compact computer powered by the M4 and M4 Pro chips.
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Beyond the current Mac mini discounts, the tech landscape is buzzing with anticipation for upcoming Apple products. Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, expected to launch later this year, will feature a familiar design with 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes, and a unique “plateau” housing for the three rear cameras. One key innovation anticipated is under-screen Face ID technology. A recent leak from Digital Chat Station on the Chinese social media platform Weibo corroborates previous reports, indicating the iPhone 18 Pro models will maintain the 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes of their predecessors, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
In other news, a recent Verizon network outage impacted iPhone users across the U.S., temporarily disabling phone calls, text messages, and data services. The outage, which was subsequently resolved, prompted widespread complaints on platforms like Downdetector and Reddit. Apple has also recently adjusted its trade-in values for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, with most values experiencing a slight decline, though some Mac trade-in values have increased.
Finally, Apple’s collaboration with Google to integrate Gemini into Siri promises a more personalized and conversational virtual assistant experience. The revamped Siri, expected to launch this spring, will reportedly be capable of answering factual questions more effectively, telling stories, and providing more comprehensive assistance.
