When it was introduced during the white plastic heyday of peak iPod-era Apple, the Mac mini was pitched as the cheapest way to buy into the Mac ecosystem. It was $499. And despite some fluctuation (as high as $799 for the entry-level 2018 mini, $599 for this year's refresh), the Mac mini has stayed the cheapest entry-level Mac ever since.

Apple has dropped the price of its Mac Mini M4 mini PC to its lowest price yet, a huge surprise as it was launched only a few weeks ago. You can get the Mac mini M4 at Amazon for $529 (was $599). It is already the top seller for personal computers across Amazon for this Black Friday.

While the Mac mini in hand is considerably smaller, its cost increased just a little and computational performance improved exponentially. These impressive changes allow the it to be a gateway for switchers,

The 2024 Mac Mini is smaller than ever, but still packs in M4 performance -- making for a machine that could be the best deal in computing.

The M4 Pro Mac mini is possibly the best deal in computing in late 2024, boasting an impressive amount of power for pros that rivals the Mac Studio and Mac Pro in a tiny package.

High Power Mode is available on the 14-inch MacBook Pro, 16-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini models with the M4 Pro chip, according to

Discover the M4 Pro Mac Mini's gaming prowess and emulation capabilities in this detailed gaming and 8k emulator review. A compact powerhouse

Those looking for a desktop PC should take a look at this Apple Mac Mini M4 offer. It's too good a computer for this price.