Amazon has dropped "the best Mac ever" down to a terrific low price of $499

Let's cut to the chase. For a limited time only, you can snap up the incredible Apple Mac mini (M4) at Amazon for $499 (was $599). At only $30 more than its record-low price, this is still a seriously juicy discount on one of the most powerful mini PCs around.

The Apple Mac mini is one of those devices that gets nowhere near as much airtime as it deserves to. Considering it delivers on almost every front, including performance and price, it really deserves more credit. This deal is for the 256GB model, although the 512GB alternative is also discounted if you need more storage.

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Our Apple Mac mini (M4) review says it all. We've called it the "best Mac ever” and "the best small form factor PC". So, there's no denying that this is a five-star performer ...