Apple Opens Preorders for M6 Mac Mini and M5 Ultra Mac Studio

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Apple Opens Preorders for M6 Mac Mini and M5 Ultra Mac Studio

Apple opened preorders for updated Mac Mini and Mac Studio models this week. The Mac Mini starts at $100 more than the previous generation and ships September 22. The Mac Studio gains a new M5 Ultra chip option.

Key Facts

The updated Mac Mini is available for preorder with an M6 or M5 Pro chip, starting at $100 more than the previous generation.
The new Mac Mini will not be released until September 22nd.
Apple also refreshed the Mac Studio, which can be preordered with a new M5 Ultra chip.

Mac Mini Update

Apple updated its tiny computer this week, and you can preorder it with a new M6 chip or an M5 Pro. The new model has starting prices that are $100 more expensive than the previous generation. The new Mac Mini won’t be released until September 22nd.

Mac Studio Refresh

The company also refreshed the Mac Studio, and you can preorder it with a new M5 Ultra chip.

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Apple Opens Preorders for M6 Mac Mini and M5 Ultra Mac Studio

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Apple Opens Preorders for M6 Mac Mini and M5 Ultra Mac Studio

Key Facts

Mac Mini Update

Mac Studio Refresh

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