Apple kills $599 Mac Mini as AI data centre DRAM demand drives record 90% memory price surge and global shortage. - The Next Web
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- Apple lifts the Mac Mini’s base price to $799, up from $599.
- DRAM costs have jumped roughly 90% amid soaring AI data‑centre demand, tightening supply worldwide.
- Mac Mini availability is expected to be limited for months, with similar shortages reported for the Mac Studio.
Why it matters: Consumers lose affordable entry‑level Macs as Apple’s price hike to $799 and DRAM’s 90% surge push up costs, while AI data‑centre operators gain from higher memory prices but face tighter supply, extending wait times for months.
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