Apple has a reputation for building some of the most powerful and premium devices, which often come with a substantial price tag. With the launch of the new Mac Mini in late October 2024, Apple did something uncharacteristic of itself. The latest Mac Mini was unveiled with their fourth generation Apple Silicon, the M4 chipset, starting at only $599 for the base variant. This is their most compact portable computer ever made, and the specs make it feel like a bargain.