The new Apple Mac mini is already $100/£100 off for students and teachers — unfortunately, not for journalists like myself

The brand-new Mac mini is available to preorder at the official Apple Store, and as expected, the brand's education store has a great discount for students and teachers.

Right now, you can get a $100 / £100 discount on all variants, with options starting at just $799 (was $899) or £799 (was £899) for the baseline M6 chipset model.

That's easily the best discount on the device currently - and likely to be the best deal we'll see for a while, too.

At $799, the Mac mini looks like a great value for students or anyone who wants a decent desktop computer for the dorm room.

While some may prefer a MacBook, the Mini is a really affordable option for hooking up external monitors and peripherals.

With the new M6 or M5 Pro chipset, the Mac mini should handle all your studying, browsing, or even more demanding applications.

While Apple has touted the new chipset's AI capabilities, it will still be amazing for design work, music production, or video work.

Apple Education discount on the new Mac mini Apple Mac mini: get $100 off at Apple Education Store The latest Mac mini has just arrived at the official Apple Education Store, and those eligible for a discount can already save $100 on a preorder.

With your choice of either the new M6 or M5 Pro chipset, the Mac mini is perfect for powering through College-adjacent tasks like design work or studying.

Despite its size, the combination of power and the excellent macOS makes it a fantastic choice for any student (or teacher).

Preorders are now officially open for a September 22nd release date.

In the UK: get £100 off with Unidays discount View Deal What's new with the new Apple Mac Mini? (Image credit: Apple ) The new M6 processor is Apple's first 2nm chip N1 chip supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 The new Mac Mini isn't a complete re-invention of the formula - it's essentially just a refresh of the existing model.

Outwardly, the design is unchanged, but you're getting a host of internal upgrades that make it more competitive for 2026.

The biggest addition is the option to spec the new M6 chipset, which actually debuts on this generation of Macs.