Apple brings 2TB Mac mini configuration back to online store

After a brief hiatus, Apple's high-capacity 2TB Mac mini has returned to the Online Apple Store on Tuesday, but is once again reserved as a configuration option on the most expensive $999 model.

When the latest Mac mini refresh was introduced last October, AppleInsider noted Apple had axed internal storage options beyond 1TB. Prior to the hardware update, a 2TB HDD was offered as an add-on to the top-end Mac mini server, which was also discontinued.

In its return to the Online Apple Store, spotted earlier today, the 2TB Mac mini is now a Fusion Drive unit, but is again restricted to the highest-end $999 model, which comes with a 2.8GHz dual-Core Intel Core i5 1TB Fusion Drive and 8GB of memory, standard. The additional storage space comes at a $100 premium and — aside from swapping to an 256GB SSD — is the cheapest storage upgrade available.

The new option adds to Apple's existing Mac mini storage customization options, which include a switch to 256GB of PCIe-based flash storage for no extra fee, or 512GB and 1TB SSD configurations that sell for $300 and $800, respectively.

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35 Comments

thewhitefalcon

said about 9 years ago

The only thing that frustrates me about the new Mini is the soldered RAM. But it's not what you think; I'm frustrated because everyone freaked out about it, and the 2012 models didn't drop in price on the used market as much as they could have.

MacPro

said about 9 years ago

I have to say, since the last update to Duet my old iPad is now a pretty useful head to my previously headless 2013 Mac mini. An old iPad is perfect for the occasional tinkering on a Mac mini (in my case it is a server) although I still like using ARD (which is now all working properly again since 10.10.2) but never-the-less, better it is sitting proudly on a Mac mini than in a cupboard collecting dust. They have feelings you know ;) . Anyone thinking of using an old iPad and Duet for a Mac mini screen I suggest using kiosk mode (in the accessibility settings).

rubaiyat

said about 9 years ago

Apple should get out of the hard drive business and sell a Mac mini without a drive and you stick in whatever you want.

Does Apple really have to rip everyone off?

xixo

said about 9 years ago

[quote name="TheWhiteFalcon" url="/t/184298/apple-brings-2tb-mac-mini-configuration-back-to-online-store#post_2660918"]... the 2012 models didn't drop in price on the used market as much as they could have. [/quote] A month or so before it was discontinued, I got an awesome bargain on the 2012 dual drive mini server (thanks AI / Adorama) for $100 below retail with free AppleCare. Having the TimeMachine drive built in is perfect for my development environment. I'll buy another one in the near future. I think it was a mistake to drop the dual drive option. I expect these server models will retain value as long as they run the current MacOS.