Overview
- Apple's base M4 Mac mini, which switched to “Currently Unavailable” on Wednesday, is no longer orderable on the online store.
- Availability for other desktops is tight, with Mac mini and Mac Studio builds showing long waits such as six weeks for a 512GB mini and up to 9–12 weeks for higher‑spec models, while some M4 Pro minis and upgraded‑storage options remain available with delays.
- Reporters link the stock issues to a worldwide shortage of DRAM and NAND flash driven by AI servers that consume large amounts of memory.
- Demand for the Mac mini has also climbed as buyers use the compact desktop to run AI models locally, which further strains supply.
- Some outlets suggest dwindling stock can precede new models, yet Bloomberg has reported an M5 Mac Studio is not expected until October and other M5 updates remain unconfirmed.