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New Mac mini and more now available from Amazon for launch day pre-order [Updated]

9to5Mac • Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Update August 27, 2026 : The new Mac Studio is also now available for pre-order on Amazon. Apple surprised us with some big Mac news today, including a new lineup of Mac Studio and Mac mini models. If you’re in the market for some of today’s new Apple gear, you now have the choice to pre-order from Amazon as well. Buy Mac mini from Amazon Buy Mac Studio from Amazon

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Update August 27, 2026 : The new Mac Studio is also now available for pre-order on Amazon.

Apple surprised us with some big Mac news today, including a new lineup of Mac Studio and Mac mini models.

If you’re in the market for some of today’s new Apple gear, you now have the choice to pre-order from Amazon as well.

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