Apple’s M2-powered Mac Mini is down to one of its best prices

Apple may have released a bunch of new and improved laptops over the last few months, but the Mac Mini remains a solid desktop machine if you just need a basic computer for your home. And right now, Amazon is selling the latest M2-powered Mac Mini with the upgraded 512GB of storage for $689.99 ($110 off), which is just $10 shy of its all-time low price. You can also still buy the base model for $499 ($100 off) with a 256GB SSD and 8GB of RAM from Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo.

If you’re looking for a desktop that’s more than capable of powering through everyday tasks, the Mac Mini is a good option. It’s a fast performer that’s even capable of some light video work, but it also offers a good port selection — including Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C and USB-A ports, an ethernet port, and an HDMI port. Add in futureproof specs like Wi-Fi 6E along with the old yet beloved 3.5mm headphone jack, and all in all, the desktop machine is a solid upgrade over its predecessor. Just bear in mind you’ll have to supply your own monitor, keyboard, and mouse, though you could easily buy those with the $110 you’re saving.

Read our M2-powered Mac Mini review.

A few more ways to save

• Amazon Prime Day may not start until July 16th, but that isn’t stopping Amazon from releasing some early deals. We’re currently rounding up a guide to the best, so stay tuned — but in the meantime, one of my favorite deals is on the battery-powered Blink Video Doorbell with the Blink Outdoor 4 camera. Right now, you can buy both for $59.99 ($100 off) from Amazon, which is a new all-time low price. The smart security gadgets feature all the basics, like motion detection, night vision, and two-way audio, though they’re limited to 1080p video, and you have to pay extra for some features, like cloud-based storage.
• The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener is currently on sale for $39.99 ($20 off) at Amazon. The smart garage door device lets you control your garage door remotely via the Meross app and even sends notifications if you’ve accidentally left your door open. It works with a wide range of smart home platforms, including Apple HomeKit (and CarPlay), Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant.
• If you’re planning on traveling somewhere remote this summer, right now, you can save $300 when you buy the EcoFlow Glacier portable refrigerator for $799 directly from EcoFlow. The battery-powered EcoFlow Glacier combines a refrigerator, freezer, and ice maker into one. After some heavy usage, we found it easily lasts about a day and were impressed by how well the three-in-one appliance works, cooling down incredibly fast and producing 18 ice cubes in about 18 minutes. Read our review.
• The OnePlus Nord N30 phone is on sale for $199.99 ($100 off) at Woot. For the price, the budget-friendly smartphone offers some standout features, including a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, all-day battery life, and 50W fast charging. It even comes equipped with a 3.5mm port for wired earbuds, and you can expand storage thanks to its microSD card slot. Just be aware you’ll have to compromise on camera quality, which is decent but can’t compete with midrange phone Google Pixel phones, and that the phone will only receive one update after Android 13.