The DRAM shortage and the ability to run AI agents on powerful and affordable computers mean Apple cannot keep up with demand, which is why the company was forced to discontinue the base M4 Mac mini that ships with 256GB of storage, with the other variants also difficult to come by. Fortunately, you’ll come across rare chances to grab one of these compact machines from online retailers such as Amazon, with the 16GB unified memory and 512GB SSD model available for $799.
The extreme shortage of the M4 Mac mini means the majority of you will have to wait until the M5 version comes out
The one positive to gather from Amazon’s deal is that if you place an order for the M4 Mac mini right now, it’ll be delivered to you on May 29, which is excellent to hear because, given the scarcity of these models, we thought buyers would have to wait at least a couple of weeks. Despite its miniature size, the M4 Mac mini packs quite the punch, and it’s all thanks to Apple Silicon.
The M4 features a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU, enabling you to breeze through the most demanding of tasks with little to no hiccups. The 16GB RAM count can help you multitask effectively and is also sufficient for running some local AI models, just as long as you don’t fill up the available memory buffer. Also, with the base model now removed from the lineup, the 512GB SSD will be more than enough to store your core programs.
The I/O on the M4 Mac mini is pretty stacked, with two 10Gb/s USB-C ports and a 3.5mm audio jack at the front, with three USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, and Gigabit Ethernet at the back. For the money, you’re getting an exceptional configuration, but if you don’t mind a little portability to go along with your workflow, not to mention also getting a display, the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air is available for just $799.99 on Amazon, giving you 16GB of unified memory, a faster 512GB SSD and a chipset upgrade in the same chassis as the M4 version.
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About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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