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expiredbrollpixel posted Apr 5, 2023 6:45 PM

Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer w/ M2 Chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (2023 Model)

$500

$599

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Amazon has Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer w/ M2 Chip (2023 Model, MMFJ3LL/A) on sale for $499.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member brollpixel for sharing this deal.

Product Features:
  • Apple M2 Octa-Core Processor
  • 10-Core Integrated GPU
  • 8GB Unified Memory
  • 256GB Integrated NVMe PCIe Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E / Bluetooth 5.3
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x Headphone Jack
    • 1x Gigabit Ethernet

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  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time while supplies last.
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $50 lower (9% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $549 and higher.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • Rated 4.5  out of 5 stars based on 118 customer reviews.
  • About this store:
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and community discussion.

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Amazon has Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer w/ M2 Chip (2023 Model, MMFJ3LL/A) on sale for $499.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member brollpixel for sharing this deal.

Product Features:
  • Apple M2 Octa-Core Processor
  • 10-Core Integrated GPU
  • 8GB Unified Memory
  • 256GB Integrated NVMe PCIe Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E / Bluetooth 5.3
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x Headphone Jack
    • 1x Gigabit Ethernet

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time while supplies last.
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $50 lower (9% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $549 and higher.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • Rated 4.5  out of 5 stars based on 118 customer reviews.
  • About this store:
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and community discussion.

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Apr 5, 2023 7:05 PM
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ImaPuppyApr 5, 2023 7:05 PM
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This is just such a good deal, I don't really understand how apple did it. Fully expected the m2 mac mini to start at $699 and not budge on price but out of the gates it dipped to $500.
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Apr 5, 2023 7:07 PM
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YoloreallyApr 5, 2023 7:07 PM
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Can combine with Chase 5% cash back at Amazon this quarter.
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Quote from ImaPuppy :
This is just such a good deal, I don't really understand how apple did it. Fully expected the m2 mac mini to start at $699 and not budge on price but out of the gates it dipped to $500.
As of February 2023, Windows holds 57.37% of the desktop OS market in the US, macOS holds 29.62% and Chrome OS holds 7.47%. Linux holds 2.55%, whereas other miscellaneous desktop operating systems hold 2.97%. Apple really wants to step up the game.
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Apr 5, 2023 7:30 PM
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ct9999Apr 5, 2023 7:30 PM
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Costco same price
Apr 5, 2023 8:11 PM
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Apr 5, 2023 8:14 PM
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CharlesCCCApr 5, 2023 8:14 PM
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I don't need it !!!I don't need it !!!I don't need it !!!
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Apr 5, 2023 8:19 PM
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njguy99Apr 5, 2023 8:19 PM
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Price matched at Best Buy -- thanks OP!
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Apr 5, 2023 8:47 PM
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Quote from njguy99 :
Price matched at Best Buy -- thanks OP!
Nice! Glad it helped.
Apr 5, 2023 10:17 PM
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Blue_OakApr 5, 2023 10:17 PM
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Quote from brollpixel :
As of February 2023, Windows holds 57.37% of the desktop OS market in the US, macOS holds 29.62% and Chrome OS holds 7.47%. Linux holds 2.55%, whereas other miscellaneous desktop operating systems hold 2.97%. Apple really wants to step up the game.
… and Microsoft is obliging by obsoleting perfectly good Windows 10 hardware with Windows 11. (Yah, security, bla, bla, bla). Windows 10 can run well on 8-10 year old hardware if it has an SSD. HP, Dell, Lenovo, and Microsoft itself (Surfaces) demanded Microsoft push new PC sales. So unlike Windows 10 that can run fine even on Windows 7 machines…

Never thought we'd dump Windows but our mobile stuff - phones and tablets - are already Apple and we have one MacBook Air M1. October 2025 (end of Win10) is coming fast and these Mac Mini M2's at $499 are looking very tempting.

Bonus 1: Loving the automatic - and 100% complete - seamless back up of all Apple devices as well as the seamless cross platform texting, internet, copy/pasting, photos, Find me, AirTags, etc…

Bonus 2: With Windows 11, Microsoft went all in with Google Android mobile integration, providing another reason for Apple mobile folks to leave Microsoft.

[EDIT:] I'm old enough to not be defensive about down flags on the anonymous Internet, but having a large number of Windows 10 machines in our home, I am sincerely interested in the specific counter arguments to my comment. Where, specifically, is the comment flawed, particularly for mainstream Internet browsing, streaming, email, etc…? Are the down flaggers gamers? I'd totally understand that but please say so.
Last edited by Blue_Oak April 6, 2023 at 09:00 AM.
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Apr 5, 2023 11:59 PM
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Quote from Blue_Oak :
… and Microsoft is obliging by obsoleting perfectly good Windows 10 hardware with Windows 11. (Yah, security, bla, bla, bla). Windows 10 can run well on 8-10 year old hardware if it has an SSD. HP, Dell, Lenovo, and Microsoft itself (Surfaces) demanded Microsoft push new PC sales. So unlike Windows 10 that can run fine even on Windows 7 machines…

Never thought we'd dump Windows but our mobile stuff - phones and tablets - are already Apple and we have one MacBook Air M1. October 2025 (end of Win10) is coming fast and these Mac Mini M2's at $499 are looking very tempting.

Bonus 1: Loving the automatic - and 100% complete - seamless back up of all Apple devices as well as the seamless cross platform texting, internet, copy/pasting, photos, Find me, AirTags, etc…

Bonus 2: With Windows 11, Microsoft went all in with Google Android mobile integration, providing another reason for Apple mobile folks to leave Microsoft.
I agree. 80% of my windows 10 devices were not eligible for the upgrade. And now I own M1 MacBook air and Mac mini.
Last edited by brollpixel April 6, 2023 at 09:12 AM.
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Apr 6, 2023 1:38 AM
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Just 8 GB, is it 2015?
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Apr 6, 2023 1:52 AM
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nick79Apr 6, 2023 1:52 AM
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If only it was 16gb
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I wanted to get this one, but after watching this I not so sure. Might go with m1 if I find good deal. Although, this is for laptop, I assume its same with mini.
https://forums.macrumors.com/thre...d.2377687/

256GB version:
2018 Intel Write: 1627
2018 Intel Read: 2485

2020 Base M1 Write: 2733
2020 Base M1 Read: 2854

2023 Base M2 Write: 1431
2023 Base M2 Read: 1482

2023 512GB M2 Write: 3417
2023 512GB M2 Read: 2987
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Just 8 GB, is it 2015?
To be fair, I have an M1 with 8gb and have no trouble throwing a bunch of programming and dev work at it. I'm talking android emulators running while having multiple IDEs running and building...
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