Mac mini BTO Price Drops? [Updated]
Barely two weeks past introduction, Apple has apparently lowered the cost of Build-To-Order components for the Mac mini. According to MacRumors readers, pricing for the Bluetooth and AE combo has dropped to $99, along with pricing for 1 GB sticks of RAM being reduced to $325.
Additionally, the superdrive option now offered for the Mac mini has been changed from the previously-offered 4x model to the newer, faster 8x model, and the cost for a hard drive upgrade has been reduced from $90 to $50.
[Update] - the listing for the superdrive has been quietly changed back to the 4x model
Additionally, the superdrive option now offered for the Mac mini has been changed from the previously-offered 4x model to the newer, faster 8x model, and the cost for a hard drive upgrade has been reduced from $90 to $50.
[Update] - the listing for the superdrive has been quietly changed back to the 4x model
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92 months ago
I just noticed these price drops on the edu pricing of the mac mini:
Bluetooth and AE combo was $116. Now it's $89
The 1 gb ram was $382. Now $292
NOW this is weird. The superdrive upgrade is now for an 8x and at $90. The tech specs page says 4x and I'm pretty sure all the original minis had 4x drives in them. This is sure to make many early adopters very angry......
Those were the only ones I noted as I've been on the fence as to which system to buy.
Bluetooth and AE combo was $116. Now it's $89
The 1 gb ram was $382. Now $292
NOW this is weird. The superdrive upgrade is now for an 8x and at $90. The tech specs page says 4x and I'm pretty sure all the original minis had 4x drives in them. This is sure to make many early adopters very angry......
Those were the only ones I noted as I've been on the fence as to which system to buy.
92 months ago
Looks like those discounts are reflected in regular pricing as well. The price of being an early adopter, I suppose. I suppose if you've already ordered, you could cancel and get back at the end of the line with the cheaper/better add-ons.
92 months ago
I just noticed these price drops on the edu pricing of the mac mini:
Bluetooth and AE combo was $116. Now it's $89
The 1 gb ram was $382. Now $292
NOW this is weird. The superdrive upgrade is now for an 8x and at $90. The tech specs page says 4x and I'm pretty sure all the original minis had 4x drives in them. This is sure to make many early adopters very angry......
Those were the only ones I noted as I've been on the fence as to which system to buy.
I'm guessing it has something to do with supply problems for the superdrive increase in speed. As far as the price drops go, I'm not sure why the big EDU drops and no drops in regular pricing. Maybe it's because they are cancelling the eMac and they want to make sure the mac mini is an equal or better value for education customers than the emac was/is.
92 months ago
Also the HDD upgrade is $50....I thought it used to be $90! Am I wrong there?
The 8X superdrive is listed in the regular BTO area for the mini, not just the EDU.
The 1GB upgrade is now $325
The 8X superdrive is listed in the regular BTO area for the mini, not just the EDU.
The 1GB upgrade is now $325
92 months ago
I wonder if this is a sign of things to come for Apple -- really making these things commodity machines, changing prices/specs as the market changes. Instead of waiting 6 months for upgrades, they could happen every couple of weeks.
92 months ago
Also the HDD upgrade is $50....I thought it used to be $90! Am I wrong there?
I'm pretty sure it was always $50. At least, it has been for some time.
92 months ago
Also the HDD upgrade is $50....I thought it used to be $90! Am I wrong there?
The 8X superdrive is listed in the regular BTO area for the mini, not just the EDU.
The 1GB upgrade is now $325
Yeah, I just went to the Apple Store online as well, and all of this is true. Airport Express and Bluetooth together as a BTO is only $99 also! Individually they are the same price $79 and $50 but together cheaper. Who knows where this came from?
92 months ago
I'm pretty sure it was always $50.
It was at least $75 for regular BTO because I briefly considered it when it first was up for preorder.
92 months ago
I am so psyched about the 8X superdrive...I was going to buy my mini through MacConnection since they don't charge sales tax in TX and I can get the config I want (1.25Ghz, Superdrive). Now I will be ordering through Apple.com for sure. That slow superdrive was one thing I really wished was different when they were first announced. I'm glad I had to wait to order...I'll be placing my order for a mini with the following specs tonight:
1.25 Ghz
8x Superdrive
256 MB
40 GB
Apple Keyboard & Mouse
I'll also be ordering a 1 GB module from one of these vendors:
http://dealram.com/prices/23/1GB.html
1.25 Ghz
8x Superdrive
256 MB
40 GB
Apple Keyboard & Mouse
I'll also be ordering a 1 GB module from one of these vendors:
http://dealram.com/prices/23/1GB.html
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