2014 Mac Mini With Thunderbolt 2 From $499

The Mac mini was one week shy of two years without an update. Apple addressed that issue today with faster processors, graphics, storage and a lower price! Remember the original PPC G4 mini? Yep, Apple has brought back the $499 price point, which is going to make the 2014 Mac mini super popular with budget and enthusiast buyers.

2014 Mac Mini Specs, Prices:

• 1.4GHz Mac mini, $499

— i5, 4GB, 500GB, HD Graphics 5000

• 2.6GHz Mac mini, $699

— i5, 8GB, 1TB, Iris Graphics

• 2.8GHz Mac mini, $999

— i5, 8GB, 1TB Fusion Drive, Iris Graphics

Yes, of course, the 2014 Mac minis ship with OS X Yosemite installed.

Mac mini server, render farm and plain jane desktop Mac fans are going to love this update — ladies and gentlemen, please have credit cards in hand. Apple’s just updated 2014 Mac minis are available today from $499.

Source: Apple Updates Mac mini (PR)