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mac mini
Technology Apple Refreshes Mac Mini and Mac Studio With AI-Ready M6 and M5 Ultra Chips
Apple has announced the M6 and M5 Ultra chips in refreshed Mac Mini and Mac Studio desktops. The M6, built on 2-nanometer process, powers a Mac Mini that Apple says is twice as fast as the M4 model. The M5 Ultra, Apple's claimed most powerful chip, enables local inference of trillion-parameter LLMs when four Mac Studios are linked over Thunderbolt 5.
Supply Chain Months After Apple Warned of Low Supply, Mac Mini Shortage Persists with Long Lead Times and Price Hikes
Three months after Apple CEO Tim Cook admitted the company was caught off guard by Mac Mini demand, supply remains constrained. Lead times for high-RAM configurations stretch to three months, and Apple has raised prices by up to 25% due to memory component shortages. Procurement teams should expect extended lead times and higher costs through at least 2027.
Lenovo ThinkStation PGX: A Mini Workstation for AI Enthusiasts
The Lenovo ThinkStation PGX is a compact yet powerful workstation designed for AI model testing and development. With 128GB memory and a starting price of $5,079, it offers a reliable alternative to the Mac mini for professionals in AI-focused roles.