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Apple · Inventory · Mac Mini · Product Cycle
Apple's Mac Mini M2 models experienced widespread sell-outs globally, particularly in South Korea, two years ago as retailers and consumers anticipated the launch of the next-generation M4 Mac Mini in October or November, leading to depleted inventory and strategic purchasing decisions.
This scarcity of Mac Mini M2 and M2 Pro models was attributed to Apple's impending M4 chip release, which was expected to bypass an M3 version for this product line, similar to the iMac's M1 to M3 jump, as noted by Reddit users xnwkac and BangkokPadang. Retailers cleared existing M2 stock, and Apple reduced new orders in anticipation of the M4.
Consumers held off purchases, with some canceling M2 orders to await the M4, as stated by Annual_Substance_63. While Apple typically avoids significant price reductions, third-party sellers offered modest discounts on remaining M2 inventory.
Refurbished M2 Pro models on Apple's site provided savings of approximately $200, but availability was limited. The M4 Mac Mini was expected to be announced in October and ship in November, with iPhone launches typically occurring in September, according to Annual_Substance_63.
