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Jan 29, 2026 3:01 PM

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 for $399.99. Select free store pickup where available.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member shivster1796 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 powerfuldoppler | 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 matches the previous Frontpage Deal.
  • About this product:
    • The Mac mini (MU9D3LL/A) configuration is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on over 460 Micro Center customer reviews.
    • 1 Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by shivster1796
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Select Micro Center Stores have Apple Mac mini Desktop Computer (MU9D3LL/A) on sale for $399.99. Select free store pickup where available.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member shivster1796 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 powerfuldoppler | 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 matches the previous Frontpage Deal.
  • About this product:
    • The Mac mini (MU9D3LL/A) configuration is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on over 460 Micro Center customer reviews.
    • 1 Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by shivster1796

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This is a strong entry-level Mac mini deal, especially for everyday work, photo editing, light video editing, 3D printing, CAD, and even some music production or AI assistant use. The M4 chip is described as fast and efficient, with 16GB RAM handling Adobe apps, Resolve, Fusion, Logic Pro, and Ableton without trouble. The main drawback is the 256GB SSD, which feels tight and may push buyers toward external storage or an upgrade path. Best Buy price matching also worked for many through chat when a Micro Center in-stock link and ZIP code were provided.

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Jan 31, 2026 5:55 PM
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DelightfulCorn6973Jan 31, 2026 5:55 PM
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Quote from Atarata View quoted comment :
This or wait for the m5 mini?
this, with ssd storage and ram price going up, the refresh will definitely be more expensive.
Jan 31, 2026 10:22 PM
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AviationAtomJan 31, 2026 10:22 PM
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Quote from davemgutierrez0 View quoted comment :
Clawbot let's go
Do people realize that you can run ClawdBot/Moltbot/OpenClaw on even a Raspberry Pi? I'm guessing not, otherwise they wouldn't be making a run on Mac Minis.
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Jan 31, 2026 10:25 PM
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AviationAtomJan 31, 2026 10:25 PM
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Quote from NickonSD View quoted comment :
I am not sure if it will be that way in the future... Microsoft is really falling behind with ARM and their approach to AI is aggressive and a turn off to a lot of businesses with cybersecurity knowledge. Macs are becoming more affordable, Apple is finally beginning to invest and bring R&D innovations down to their entry level devices. Of course I'm spitballing, but I foresee a shakeup.
Run Linux instead 🐧
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Feb 1, 2026 3:52 PM
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wjrdice32
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Feb 1, 2026 3:52 PM
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Still available in Sharonville, OH.
Feb 1, 2026 4:17 PM
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ModestmouseFeb 1, 2026 4:17 PM
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Quote from AviationAtom View quoted comment :
Do people realize that you can run ClawdBot/Moltbot/OpenClaw on even a Raspberry Pi? I'm guessing not, otherwise they wouldn't be making a run on Mac Minis.
A lot of people that would use openclaw properly, should use local llm's which requires the Mac mini

Update:…may still use a raspberry pi though, didn't know that was an option
Last edited by Modestmouse February 1, 2026 at 09:03 AM.
Feb 1, 2026 7:32 PM
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FairSoda312Feb 1, 2026 7:32 PM
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Wish they had more locations
Feb 2, 2026 1:00 AM
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SociableString8033Feb 2, 2026 1:00 AM
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Not available in NYC unfortunately

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Feb 2, 2026 2:20 AM
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lobes081Feb 2, 2026 2:20 AM
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looks like available at some micro centers after not getting picked up. at least westmon, IL has 3 available as of this post
Feb 2, 2026 12:16 PM
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KawiNinjaZXFeb 2, 2026 12:16 PM
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Picked mine up Saturday. So far I am very impressed the thing is super fast and though I didn't get to push it all the way yet I don't think the 16GB is going to be an issue. I ordered a dock so I can add an M.2 drive to add some storage.

The manager at the store said these things flew off the shelves when the deal went live.
Feb 2, 2026 5:10 PM
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jontalkFeb 2, 2026 5:10 PM
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Quote from mnagali View quoted comment :
Reminder: even if you don't have a Microcenter nearby, you can buy online on Best Buy, then price match via customer chat, just be ready to send a link to a Microcenter ad showing it in stock. It's what I did -- finished the price match before heading to Best Buy to pickup.
I'm in the Bay area and their store in Santa Clara is sold out..is there another way to price match? When it was $450 another member mentioned something about telling Best Buy a story about buying it for someone in another city
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Feb 2, 2026 8:08 PM
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Tiptop2600Feb 2, 2026 8:08 PM
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Quote from jontalk View quoted comment :
I'm in the Bay area and their store in Santa Clara is sold out..is there another way to price match? When it was $450 another member mentioned something about telling Best Buy a story about buying it for someone in another city
I did this a while back, but forgot the exact workflow. I think it was something about starting the price match with one rep and giving them an address near the microcenter. Once they lock in the price and tell you to purchase it, end the chat and tell another rep that you got interrupted and want to make the purchase still. Let me know if you end up trying it. I think they retroactively change the price after the order is made
Feb 2, 2026 9:07 PM
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JollyString3787Feb 2, 2026 9:07 PM
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I scored an Openbox at the Fairfax store for $299. There was one more available at the time of purchase.
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Feb 2, 2026 9:18 PM
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jay-zala
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Feb 2, 2026 9:18 PM
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I don't think Micro Center is making much on this deal. When I bought mine yesterday, the sales guy went through 10 minutes of various upsells, like warranty, accessories, monitors, etc. And his manager stood there while he went through all of it. I think they are counting this as a loss leader.
Feb 2, 2026 9:33 PM
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Spaceman6969Feb 2, 2026 9:33 PM
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Quote from jontalk View quoted comment :
I'm in the Bay area and their store in Santa Clara is sold out..is there another way to price match? When it was $450 another member mentioned something about telling Best Buy a story about buying it for someone in another city
You could just drive down to Anaheim after successfully placing an order.

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Feb 3, 2026 3:55 AM
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xmastermindxFeb 3, 2026 3:55 AM
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it's time for clawd

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