Mac Mini M4 Base Model Drops to $479 in Black Friday Sales

Apple's compact Mac mini desktop computer with the M4 chip is seeing significant price reductions during Black Friday sales, with the base model dropping to as low as $479 from its regular $599 price. The discounts, available at major retailers including Amazon and Best Buy, represent savings of up to 20 percent and apply to various configurations of the 2024 model launched last November.

The entry-level version features the M4 chip, which includes a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine for handling AI tasks. It comes standard with 16GB of unified memory and 256GB of SSD storage, marking an upgrade from previous models that started with 8GB of RAM. Reviewers have praised its performance, awarding it scores of 90 out of 100 and five stars for delivering substantial power in a small aluminum chassis measuring just 5 by 5 inches. The design also includes front-facing USB-C ports and a headphone jack, improvements over prior iterations, and it is Apple's first carbon-neutral Mac, incorporating more than 50 percent recycled materials.

For buyers seeking more capacity, upgraded options are also on sale. A configuration with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD is available for...