Apple has removed the $599 base‑model Mac mini from its storefront, effectively ending availability of the 256 GB configuration that vanished from inventory last week. The move pushes the entry point for the new M4 Mac mini up to $799, now bundled with 512 GB of storage. Existing 512 GB units are already backordered, with deliveries slipping into mid‑June for most customers.

Supply woes extend beyond the base model. All M4 variants equipped with 32 GB of RAM list as “currently unavailable,” while many higher‑spec configurations show 10‑12‑week lead times. Amazon mirrors the shortage, showing most Mac mini SKUs sold out or on backorder. Tim Cook cited “higher‑than‑expected demand” and the complexity of the chips’ advanced nodes as drivers of the bottleneck in the market.

The pricing shift raises the floor for anyone entering Apple’s compact desktop line, forcing buyers to budget an extra $200 for a usable storage tier. With delivery windows stretching into July for many configurations, professionals eyeing the Mac mini for AI‑focused workflows may need to explore alternative hardware or wait for Apple to rebalance supply in the short term. The 256 GB model is unlikely to return.