Apple’s Base Mac Mini Sells Out Amid Global RAM Shortage

53 articles · Updated · MacRumors · Apr 22

Apple’s base model Mac mini is now completely out of stock both online and in stores.
The shortage affects the M4 Mac mini with 256GB storage and 16GB RAM, with other configurations also facing significant delays.
This supply issue is linked to global RAM shortages driven by AI demand, causing delays for upcoming Mac Studio and MacBook Pro releases.

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