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frontpagetotsata posted Dec 22, 2025 06:39 AM
frontpagetotsata posted Dec 22, 2025 06:39 AM

Select Micro Center Stores: Apple Mac mini Desktop w/ M4 Chip, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD

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$400

$600

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Select Micro Center Stores have Apple Mac mini Desktop Computer (MU9D3LL/A) on sale $399.99. Select free store pickup where available.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member totsata for sharing this deal.

Specs (Mac mini w/ M4 Chip):
  • Apple M4 10-Core Chip
  • 16GB Unified RAM
  • 256GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 10-Core GPU
  • 16-Core Neural Engine
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Ports:
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x Gigabit LAN
    • 2x USB-C
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack
  • Compact 5 x 5" Form Factor
  • macOS with Apple Intelligence

Editor's Notes

Written by Neo45 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $79.01 less (16% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $479 at the time of this posting.
    • The price for this deal beats the previous Frontpage Deal.
  • About this product:
    • The Mac mini (MU9D3LL/A) configuration is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on over 390 Micro Center customer reviews.
    • 1 Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty
  • Additional notes:

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Written by totsata
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About the Poster
Select Micro Center Stores have Apple Mac mini Desktop Computer (MU9D3LL/A) on sale $399.99. Select free store pickup where available.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member totsata for sharing this deal.

Specs (Mac mini w/ M4 Chip):
  • Apple M4 10-Core Chip
  • 16GB Unified RAM
  • 256GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 10-Core GPU
  • 16-Core Neural Engine
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Ports:
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x Gigabit LAN
    • 2x USB-C
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack
  • Compact 5 x 5" Form Factor
  • macOS with Apple Intelligence

Editor's Notes

Written by Neo45 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $79.01 less (16% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $479 at the time of this posting.
    • The price for this deal beats the previous Frontpage Deal.
  • About this product:
    • The Mac mini (MU9D3LL/A) configuration is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on over 390 Micro Center customer reviews.
    • 1 Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty
  • Additional notes:

Original Post

Written by totsata

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ChaoticThrifty
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For a desktop with this performance, this is an outstanding value. Truly remarkable how cheap *great* computers have become.
goibhniu
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This is a deal that's hard to beat. I was looking at picking up an inexpensive mini-PC by Minisforum or GMKTek but at $400 you'd have to be crazy to buy anything other than this. Nothing even comes close to the value proposition here.
DealDady
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THEN* it is the same and is less THAN normal edu pricing.

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Dec 22, 2025 03:35 PM
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kmsimpsonDec 22, 2025 03:35 PM
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Sold out locally Frown
Dec 22, 2025 03:36 PM
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L7MonsterDec 22, 2025 03:36 PM
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Quote from TDRacin :
That same RAM is now over $300. WinkI was able to do a PM only after purchasing it and then having them refund me the difference. Like another poster said, they couldn't PM it pre-purchase. I would have much rather purchased this at Microcenter but it's about an hour drive from me. Thanks, OP! My first Mac after loving my AppleTV streaming box.
Although if I'm not mistaken you need an other Mac in order to restore the software if you change the internal ssd.
Dec 22, 2025 03:40 PM
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kmsimpsonDec 22, 2025 03:40 PM
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Quote from toneroni :
Not really a mac guy but having a crappy time finding DDR5 for my windows build and I use an iphone so i'm considering it.
Every person I've ever met that switched to Mac from Windows loves it IF they take the time to learn it. It really isn't tons different as far as commands, but it has a lot more capabilities and almost everything has 3-4 ways of doing it.
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Dec 22, 2025 03:42 PM
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FellsPointDudeDec 22, 2025 03:42 PM
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Excellent. Thank you. Just price matched at Best Buy.
Dec 22, 2025 03:45 PM
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ThreeStoogesDec 22, 2025 03:45 PM
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Quote from av8nautiger :
256 GB doesn't seem like much.
Perfect for anyone who just wants a speedy computer, just to browse on. Not only that, not needing to deal with antivirus, or all those junk advertisement Windows try to push on you, may be worth it especially if you have a good working monitor and keyboard mouse ready.
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Dec 22, 2025 03:45 PM
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slickymarkyDec 22, 2025 03:45 PM
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Couldn't price match with bestbuy. Microcenter has to be in same state as best buy ur trying to price match with
Dec 22, 2025 03:47 PM
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RelaxedStar544Dec 22, 2025 03:47 PM
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Thanks OP! I got the price match from Best Buy- since my closest Micro Center is 3 hours away

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Dec 22, 2025 03:51 PM
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SharpStew9773Dec 22, 2025 03:51 PM
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Any advice on using it as homelab server?
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Dec 22, 2025 03:52 PM
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Quote from PowerfulGame2847 :
Great price but I need at least 512gb.
You're doing it wrong
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Dec 22, 2025 03:56 PM
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japjoe7Dec 22, 2025 03:56 PM
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Seems like a decent deal. Reserved one. Was 25+ available in North Jersey less than an hour ago, now 12 lol. Will be using for dedicated 3D printing and design.
Edit: sold out now!
Last edited by japjoe7 December 22, 2025 at 10:06 AM.
Dec 22, 2025 04:00 PM
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CharlesCCCDec 22, 2025 04:00 PM
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Quote from SharpStew9773 :
Any advice on using it as homelab server?
Plex, Immich, docker, etc.

this is a little beefy machine that use very little power, can't find any better alternative than this.
Dec 22, 2025 04:01 PM
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gman1960Dec 22, 2025 04:01 PM
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Smoking deal. I paid $450 in 03/25.
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deshwasi
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Dec 22, 2025 04:03 PM
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Quote from energyx :
It has optimized charging that limits when it's always connected.
If battery goes kaput, do laptops still work plugged in?
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srinipsDec 22, 2025 04:04 PM
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Is there anyone using 16GB Mini for K8's. I have two minis with 24GB and 16GB and planning to add one more for K8 cluster. TIA

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Dec 22, 2025 04:04 PM
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he.pennypackerDec 22, 2025 04:04 PM
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Sold out in CA. Fuzzy memory, but isn't there a way to place a price matched order for Best Buy pickup in a state with microcenter stock, and then change the pickup location to one in CA?

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