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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 23, 2025 1:24 PM
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transparent99Dec 23, 2025 1:24 PM
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Quote from micROORganism7 View quoted comment :
In for one at OP, KS. Will this be a good solution for picture storage with the M4 external SSD kit? My iCloud and Google storage are constantly full.
If all you need is more storage this is prob overkill, you might look at a NAS.
Dec 23, 2025 1:57 PM
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paxysDec 23, 2025 1:57 PM
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This is an amazing deal, wow. I got it a few months ago when it went on sale for $450, and I'm surprised they got it even lower considering how much RAM prices have gone up since then.
Seriously tempted to buy another. If only there was a way to link them together.
Dec 23, 2025 3:04 PM
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wellcumDec 23, 2025 3:04 PM
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Quote from vince22 View quoted comment :
you can always buy 3rd party M4 SSD kit, bought mine months ago Sandisk 2TB for $167, it takes less than 10mins. to replace it, best bang for apple desktop eco system.
Wish there's a third party strap-on RAM module
Dec 23, 2025 3:06 PM
87 Comments
Joined Jun 2013
ironic77Dec 23, 2025 3:06 PM
87 Comments
Good thing this is sold out or I would be forced to spend $400.
Dec 23, 2025 3:22 PM
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JoeBlo1979Dec 23, 2025 3:22 PM
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Quote from phlydude View quoted comment :
I just pay apple for increased iCloud storage and set-up my docs and desktop to be cloud based. Allows me to work between my iMac and MacBookAir seamlessly.
Already pay MS for OneDrive storage, and try to keep my iCloud storage amount to a minimum. Also don't trust the cloud as my sole backup solution and want files local as well, both on my computer and NAS setup.
Dec 23, 2025 3:26 PM
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bbbluckyDec 23, 2025 3:26 PM
244 Comments
3 still in store for Westbury NY, you can try to use it for the bestbuy price match.
Dec 23, 2025 3:31 PM
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FantasticGorilla350Dec 23, 2025 3:31 PM
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Best Buy is still price matching this. Just find a micro center with some in stock it does not even have to be near you. Then do a live chat on best buy.com and ask for a price match. Make sure you send the micro center link and the zip code of the store that has it in stock. Then Best Buy will ship it to you or pickup.

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Dec 23, 2025 3:37 PM
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UserNameChecksOutDec 23, 2025 3:37 PM
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Quote from ketamine View quoted comment :
Best Buy price matches them any day.Unless you got Apple gcs 20-25% off, than it's the same.
It's out of stock in my area and they denied it smh should i just give them the zip code for the area it's in stock?
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Dec 23, 2025 3:38 PM
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memorbiliaDec 23, 2025 3:38 PM
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amazing price
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Dec 23, 2025 3:44 PM
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AquaSofa362Dec 23, 2025 3:44 PM
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Quote from DrRad View quoted comment :
If it ran Windows. MacOS is worthless.
Enjoy your mandatory copilot.
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Dec 23, 2025 4:06 PM
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kevinuoDec 23, 2025 4:06 PM
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Quote from StraightCashHomie View quoted comment :
I have same dillema, i have macbook air m1 which works perfectly fine, gaming pc with 7900xtx i built like 1.5 years ago for $2000 and also work 60 hrs a week with my laptop monitor. I have 3 monitor set up in my room.

I am tempted to buy this and plug it in downstairs to my oled tv. I reserved it in microcenter when they had 8 now they are sold out. Debating if i should pick it up tomorrow or not. Honestly i really don't need it but at this price it is nice to have.
work 60 hrs a week? you're crazy! Don't pull up the curve that much for the rest of us Smilie

Also, I dont understand the usage of this... For work, why don't just get a MacBook so we can still work anywhere we go?
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Dec 23, 2025 4:22 PM
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Joined Oct 2019
RelaxedStar544Dec 23, 2025 4:22 PM
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Quote from UserNameChecksOut View quoted comment :
It's out of stock in my area and they denied it smh should i just give them the zip code for the area it's in stock?
Order current price for store pickup or shipment via Best Buy app / online and then reach out to BB customer support (via chat or hotline) for the price match
Dec 23, 2025 4:27 PM
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Joined Jul 2016
chosen_user_name_21Dec 23, 2025 4:27 PM
343 Comments
can this play steam games yet? or still very limiting?
Dec 23, 2025 4:39 PM
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SRVisGod24Dec 23, 2025 4:39 PM
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St Davids store still has 12 in stock

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Dec 23, 2025 4:41 PM
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TheRulesLawyerDec 23, 2025 4:41 PM
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 View quoted comment :
Anyone know if this can be formatted and if windows can be installed? Just never used Mac OS and all our devices are Windows Android based.
There is a linux distribution for it.

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