Apple's Mac mini with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD is back in stock for $999

This upgraded Mac mini model features Apple's M1 chip, along with 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD (double that of the standard model). It's also $100 off with promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama. Units are in stock and ready to ship at press time, making it a great year-end deal for business owners, students and home users alike.

Lowest price available

According to our M1 Mac mini Price Guide, which tracks the best Mac mini deals across numerous Apple resellers, the $999 price for the CTO model rings in as the cheapest price available. Other resellers are currently out of stock or selling the Mac desktop computer close to MSRP.

To activate the deal, simply shop through the button above and enter coupon code APINSIDER in the Payments section during checkout. You can find it by clicking on the "Do you have a gift card or promo code?" link near the top of the Payments box to bring up the coupon code field. Instructions can be found below.

Bonus AppleCare discount

You can also save on AppleCare, which is $20 off, when you tack on the extended protection plan to the system in your Adorama cart and enter the APINSIDER coupon code during checkout.

How to activate the Adorama coupon

To activate the APINSIDER code at Adorama, simply follow the steps below.

1. Shop through this pricing link and add the Mac mini to your cart.
2. Proceed to checkout and when you get to step 3 (Payment), look for a link with a gift icon that says: "Do you have a gift card or promo code?"
3. Click that link to bring up the coupon code field and enter APINSIDER. Here's what it looks like:

Need help with the coupon? Check out these step-by-step activation instructions.

Even more Apple deals

There are plenty of additional year-end deals going on. Here's a sampling of our top picks, with hundreds more exclusive bargains in the AppleInsider Apple Price Guide.

• Save $50 on the Apple Watch Ultra
• This 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with a 16-core GPU is still on sale for $1,949
• Apple's M1 MacBook Pro drops to $999, save up to $500
• Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro is back on sale for $1,999, plus $80 off AppleCare
• Save $150 on this M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM & a 512GB SSD