The words “cheap” and “Apple” are rarely found in the same sentence. The company is known for high-priced computers, smartphones and tablets – which deliver impressive performance, but require a deep dig in your pocket. All the more surprising was the announcement that the newly introduced Mac mini, including the M2 processor, would be cheaper than the previous model. Although the small home PC is already available from 699 euros, thanks to Apple silicon it delivers a computing power that the competition in this price segment can only dream of.