I saw at least 8 mac mini's go through yesterday. I agree those trackers probably can't keep up. I saw one pop up and tried to buy it. Already sold out.
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Should I buy a Mac Mini now?
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Basic75
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Then buy one. If your computer is for doing (things that actually need to be done) rather than having (the latest and greatest just because it is the latest and greatest) then there is rarely a reason to wait for the Next Big Thing. Chances are, it won't make much of a difference for the things you simply need to get done.
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I hit the site occasionally, that’s how I got my Mac Studio. I did not observe any pattern or timing. It is always Mon-Fri during business hours pacific time though… and yes there are trackers but I didn’t need to use any.
Time89
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The base 256GB Mini M4 is on the Uk refurb store right now. You can possibly find one among the few left in retail stores.
I order off apple online a 24/512 April 7. Just arrived yesterday. Same config if ordered today has a early August arrival date now.
I also couldn't wait and got the current Mini. The next one that comes out will probably be more expensive because of chip/etc supply shortage and not offer anything more than what I need now.
con2apple
macrumors 6502
We're facing a storage crisis with RAM and SSDs. On top of that, Apple is turning to Intel again because TSMC is overwhelmed.
Believe me, every new Mac is going to be significantly more expensive.
If possible take 512/24, future proof.
I can recommend the Mini M4 to everyone. It’s a great computer and monitor/keyboard are possible by every other brand.
Believe me, every new Mac is going to be significantly more expensive.
If possible take 512/24, future proof.
I can recommend the Mini M4 to everyone. It’s a great computer and monitor/keyboard are possible by every other brand.
Despite the RAM / Oil / etc crises Mac mini's are not unobtanium, Apple have sold hundreds of thousands, possibly millions of them. Do you have an equivalent of CeX in your country? Here in the UK you can buy most Apple product from them in like new condition with a 5 year warrantly at least 10% cheaper than retail, example:
If you need it now I would buy one now, the M5 isn't going to be noticably different day to day, in fact I would go out on a limb and say any Apple Silicon Mac is still perfectly usable, I'm on my M1 Pro MBP right now and in no hurry to upgrade.
If you need it now I would buy one now, the M5 isn't going to be noticably different day to day, in fact I would go out on a limb and say any Apple Silicon Mac is still perfectly usable, I'm on my M1 Pro MBP right now and in no hurry to upgrade.
conmee
macrumors 6502a
I read this post and heard The Rock’s voice from the infamous Kane finding things and Benoit proving things promo lol 🙂 I admit I’ve binge watched a few WWF videos recently…
So, this is what I’m thinking now. I’m going to order the M4 16/512 and if I order online, and pick up in store, the earliest I can pick up is June 12th. June 12th is the last day of WWDC. I have 14 days to return from June 12th. This way, I’ll know if an M5 is going to be available or not when I pick it up. If there is an M5, and it’s not months down the road, I can cancel/return and get the M5. If it’s months down the road or the price is now higher, I can keep the M4.
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Thanks for everyone’s help in making this decision.
Thanks for everyone’s help in making this decision.
The M4 is a fantastic machine. I own the base and am super happy with it, even for light-to-moderate video editing.
Time89
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Never mind, enjoy your new Mac as I see you've ordered it. Should have waited though.
Amazon's deciding to charge more for a base refurb than the slightly better specced 24GB model is a choice when even Apple isn't doing that.
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
If you need it now, buy it now. If you can wait, then wait.
The wait comes with a caveat, given inflation, its highly likely waiting will cost you more.
The wait comes with a caveat, given inflation, its highly likely waiting will cost you more.
If they announce a new M5 at WWDC, I can instantly return the M4. I’m not getting the M4 until June 12th, the last day of WWDC. However, if Apple announces a new M5, but it won’t be available until September or October, I’m keeping the M4, because I cannot wait that long. Besides, I only paid $699 for the 16/512 M4 because I work for an Institution of Higher Learning, so I qualified for the Education discount. Getting a 512 for only $100 more, rather than $200 more, was a good deal, at least in terms of Apple products, wouldn’t you say?
I looked at ordering a 24/512, but it wouldn’t have shipped until August :-/
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Bazza1
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Very few - unless you are doing professional / commercial grade video, audio, photo editing or high-end CAD - need the horsepower of the M5 in the Mini, MacBook Air or iPad. But that won't stop Apple from convincing consumers that this is exactly what you need. They are not in the business of helping you make wise decisions.
And as recent moves by them have shown, short of a Neo Mini coming out, they aren't going to offer a range of products or have any product go down in price.
If you absolutely must have a new computer, sure - but while on a M2 Mini, I still drag out my 2017 MacBook Air weekly for work travel or cafe visits - and it still handles 95% of the apps on my M2.
And as recent moves by them have shown, short of a Neo Mini coming out, they aren't going to offer a range of products or have any product go down in price.
If you absolutely must have a new computer, sure - but while on a M2 Mini, I still drag out my 2017 MacBook Air weekly for work travel or cafe visits - and it still handles 95% of the apps on my M2.
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