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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

$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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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 5:33 PM
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Mikki6112Dec 22, 2025 5:33 PM
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Perfect Best Buy customer service! Had me place the order while we chatted. Gave him the order number and he immediately credited me $83. Only expected $80, but happy to get either so easily.
Dec 22, 2025 5:35 PM
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neverwearthemDec 22, 2025 5:35 PM
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Quote from mrprops View quoted comment :
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.
Do you have a link to a previous deal with user comments where this happened?
Dec 22, 2025 5:36 PM
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neverwearthemDec 22, 2025 5:36 PM
393 Comments
Anyone know how the MC store pickup hold period works since they're closed on Thursday, and a hold from today expires Thursday?
Dec 22, 2025 5:38 PM
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dumawtfDec 22, 2025 5:38 PM
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Damn got one couple weeks ago for $475. Also, get a usb c to DP/HDMI. The hdmi seems to be a problem in some of these.
Dec 22, 2025 5:38 PM
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RelaxedPencil532Dec 22, 2025 5:38 PM
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Quote from Mikki6112 View quoted comment :
Perfect Best Buy customer service! Had me place the order while we chatted. Gave him the order number and he immediately credited me $83. Only expected $80, but happy to get either so easily.
in store price match I got denied!
Dec 22, 2025 5:42 PM
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fiyawerxDec 22, 2025 5:42 PM
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Quote from nanga View quoted comment :
Lowest iPhone storage is now 256 and lowest computer storage is still 256, that I don't get. I never find any sale on 512. :-(
The 512 is on sale for 150$ off on the same listing.
Dec 22, 2025 5:42 PM
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nleeumdDec 22, 2025 5:42 PM
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Quote from tiger_liem View quoted comment :
Is the new mac mini coming out?
Yes, Mac mini M5 will launch early next year, $599 starting price...same price the M4 launched with - per Mark Gurman

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Dec 22, 2025 5:43 PM
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AdelsteinDec 22, 2025 5:43 PM
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BestBuy price matched online and with the Amex $25 cashback, total was around $400, incredible price, but the question is, do i need it?
Dec 22, 2025 6:09 PM
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ZeeOhhSixDec 22, 2025 6:09 PM
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Quote from Adelstein View quoted comment :
BestBuy price matched online and with the Amex $25 cashback, total was around $400, incredible price, but the question is, do i need it?
Oh man I'm in this exact situation. I have a ridiculous machine with a 4090 and 128GB of DDR5. I use it to drive an 8K monitor that I work from 60-70 hours per week. I once-in-a-while do some gaming. The only thing I want a mac mini for is the integration with imessages, facetime, etc. I have my iphone and ipad right on the desk too, lol. What I really want is a live 'window' in my existing desktop that would pass through imessages and facetime etc, but I'd still be using my x86 desktop as normal.. Rant over.
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Dec 22, 2025 6:14 PM
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cdma2kDec 22, 2025 6:14 PM
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Tustin had 15 but all gone within 30 mins this morning
Dec 22, 2025 6:25 PM
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SumDuudDec 22, 2025 6:25 PM
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Quote from Adelstein View quoted comment :
BestBuy price matched online and with the Amex $25 cashback, total was around $400, incredible price, but the question is, do i need it?
damn no $25 amex offer for me, that would have seal ed the deal .
Dec 22, 2025 6:25 PM
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JKTexasDec 22, 2025 6:25 PM
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Quote from RelaxedPencil532 View quoted comment :

in store price match I got denied!
Same here
Dec 22, 2025 6:26 PM
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roboinitdDec 22, 2025 6:26 PM
538 Comments
Ordered one. Thanks, OP!
Dec 22, 2025 6:41 PM
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headRushDec 22, 2025 6:41 PM
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Quote from prototyp3 View quoted comment :
I ran into the same issue, they said something was wrong with the system. I ended up having them refund the difference after first making the purchase at Best Buy's current price. That worked for me.
That is what i ended up doing! Thanks for the idea and looks like i just got issued refund on the difference!

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Dec 22, 2025 6:47 PM
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FLY2000Dec 22, 2025 6:47 PM
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This is a sweeter deal. If you like apple products, go for it.

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