Mac mini shows Apple can be low cost -- it just doesn't often want to

The new M4 Mac mini is exceptional value, but the line holding firm on pricing is an outlier for the firm that's used to charging $700 for Mac Pro wheels on top of exorbitant RAM and SSD prices.An M4 Mac mini in front of AirPods Max — image credit: AppleThe New Mac mini starts at $599 and that's a full $500 cheaper than the next least expensive Mac, the M2 MacBook Air. It's about as low a price as Apple goes, but to use the Mac mini, you have to have accessories.A display, keyboard, and mouse or trackpad are essential, and together, they can add up. Buying Apple's lowest-cost options for these comes to $178 for a keyboard and mouse, plus $1,599 for a Studio Display. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums