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Dec 22, 2025 6:39 AM

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

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$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

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  • 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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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.
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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.
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DealDady
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THEN* it is the same and is less THAN normal edu pricing.
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Community Reviews

This Mac mini M4 deal stands out as a strong value for a compact macOS desktop, especially for everyday work, media, coding, and light creative use. The 16GB of memory and 256GB SSD are enough for many setups, and external Thunderbolt storage or an SSD upgrade can stretch it further. It also pairs well with existing monitors and peripherals, making it appealing for a DIY desktop setup. The main caveat is the small internal storage, which can feel tight for video work or large libraries, so it fits best when you are comfortable adding external storage.

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Dec 22, 2025 4:05 PM
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Dec 22, 2025 4:05 PM
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Quote from deshwasi View quoted comment :
If battery goes kaput, do laptops still work plugged in?
Yes, but it will reduce performance without the battery there to buffer power spikes. At least batteries are one thing you can replace fairly easily and inexpensively.
Dec 22, 2025 4:06 PM
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deshwasiDec 22, 2025 4:06 PM
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Quote from energyx View quoted comment :
Yes, but it will reduce performance without the battery there to buffer power spikes. At least batteries are one thing you can replace fairly easily and inexpensively.
Even macbook airs are easily replaceable?
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Dec 22, 2025 4:07 PM
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Dec 22, 2025 4:07 PM
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Quote from deshwasi View quoted comment :
Even macbook airs are easily replaceable?
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacB...ent/142559
Dec 22, 2025 4:19 PM
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Cheapskate27Dec 22, 2025 4:19 PM
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Interesting deal.
Dec 22, 2025 4:21 PM
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JustinL1Dec 22, 2025 4:21 PM
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Wow this is a great deal. At this cost, it really negates the whole 256 argument. For relatively little additional more, you can get an external drive to plug right in and youre set.

I'm still using my M1 mini at home and it's as good as the day I got it
Dec 22, 2025 4:42 PM
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ExynosDec 22, 2025 4:42 PM
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Last purchased this throught BestBuy after microcenter pm on December 8th at the previous price of $450. Just spoke with a rep and they were able to further adjust the price to the current $399 even though it was sold out in my local micro center (180 miles away)
Dec 22, 2025 4:51 PM
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tiger_liemDec 22, 2025 4:51 PM
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Is the new mac mini coming out?

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Dec 22, 2025 4:58 PM
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mephi5toDec 22, 2025 4:58 PM
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FrontEnd was cached, was showing 7 available until you get to the cart where it shows 0.

I don't need it before Xmas btw, so I hope the sale will last past 25th so I can pick it up easily
Dec 22, 2025 5:02 PM
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CyanTerrier892Dec 22, 2025 5:02 PM
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Further price drop

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...p-computer
Dec 22, 2025 5:11 PM
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mrpropsDec 22, 2025 5:11 PM
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Technically Best Buy will price match this but in actuality they won't let you checkout at the price matched price on this item stating technical reasons not allowing them to reduce the price further. In past Apple price match deals with Best Buy when reps have said they will credit back the price match difference many got emails several days later stating their price match was denied, so be cautious.
Dec 22, 2025 5:15 PM
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dadabDec 22, 2025 5:15 PM
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16GB seems little weak. 256GB can easily be increased. Must wait for one with more RAM.
Dec 22, 2025 5:16 PM
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McWettyDec 22, 2025 5:16 PM
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Wow. I thought $450 was a pretty great deal. I'd jump all over this if I hadn't gotten the $450 deal last year.
Dec 22, 2025 5:19 PM
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FragrantMonkeyDec 22, 2025 5:19 PM
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Good machine at great price!
Dec 22, 2025 5:27 PM
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dreamer3kxDec 22, 2025 5:27 PM
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I support mc, they always look out for me, great customer service always.

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Dec 22, 2025 5:31 PM
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