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Apple's cheapest Mac mini now costs 50 percent more than the M4 model it replaces
Tom's Hardware blames rising component costs from AI demand for the move from $599 to $899. Because the memory is soldered on package, the upgrade tiers that got pricier are the only lever a buyer has.
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