Apple Silicon M1 Mac Mini vs. Intel Mac Mini Buyer's Guide

In November 2020, Apple updated the Mac mini with the first Apple Silicon chip for the Mac, the M1 chip. However, Apple continues to sell its older, Intel-based Mac mini. The Intel ‌Mac mini‌ last received a significant update in 2018, so why is Apple still selling its older ‌Mac mini‌?Curiously, rather than making the older model available for a lower price, Apple is presenting the Intel-based ‌Mac mini‌ as a high-end option, starting at $1099, which is substantial