Want one of Apple's new Mac Pros now? Best Buy says it has a few in stock [u]
While Apple's new American-mac Mac Pro desktop is backordered on the company's retail store until at least February, one of its brick-and-mortar retail partners says it currently shipping out a limited supply of both standard retail configurations. [Update: all have sold out]
Best Buy tells AppleInsider that it's able to ship out the following two retail configurations from its online store in one business day, while supplies last. Alternatively, the electronics retailer will ship the Mac to your local Best Buy retail store for on-site pickup within 5-7 business days:
Mac Pro QC 3.7GHz/12GB/256_SSD/D300 - $2,999.99 SOLD OUT
Mac Pro 6C 3.5GHz/16GB/256_SSD/D500 - $3,999.99 SOLD OUT
The current availability of the Mac Pro at Best Buy is rare given that the desktops are backordered everywhere else -- including Apple's own online store -- until at least February. There have also been recent reports indicating that the Mac maker won't have enough supply to stock its own retail stores until March, which is around the same time it's also quoting for new custom configured versions of the professional desktop.
First previewed in June, the new Mac Pro (hands-on) sports a radical new 9.9-inch by 6.6-inch cylindrical design that's crammed with state-of-the-art hardware technology.
Available in nearly 200 configurations, the new Mac Pro has also been touted for its environmental efficiency and domestic pedigree, with assembly taking place exclusively in Apple's newly-equipped Austin, Tex. manufacturing facility. And a recent in-depth analysis by AppleInsider found that despite its seemingly steep price tag, the new Mac Pro actually provides exceptional value that's much greater than the sum of its parts.
Meanwhile, teardowns of some of the first units to roll off the assembly lines found the units to be easily disassembled, offering great potential for repairs and upgrades. In particular, one teardown revealed socketed, removable Intel CPU that appears as if it could also be easy for users to upgrade on their own.
For a list of some of the other most popular Mac Pro configurations that are currently available for pre-order, check out our Apple Price Guides.
Best Buy tells AppleInsider that it's able to ship out the following two retail configurations from its online store in one business day, while supplies last. Alternatively, the electronics retailer will ship the Mac to your local Best Buy retail store for on-site pickup within 5-7 business days:
Mac Pro QC 3.7GHz/12GB/256_SSD/D300 - $2,999.99 SOLD OUT
Mac Pro 6C 3.5GHz/16GB/256_SSD/D500 - $3,999.99 SOLD OUT
The current availability of the Mac Pro at Best Buy is rare given that the desktops are backordered everywhere else -- including Apple's own online store -- until at least February. There have also been recent reports indicating that the Mac maker won't have enough supply to stock its own retail stores until March, which is around the same time it's also quoting for new custom configured versions of the professional desktop.
First previewed in June, the new Mac Pro (hands-on) sports a radical new 9.9-inch by 6.6-inch cylindrical design that's crammed with state-of-the-art hardware technology.
Available in nearly 200 configurations, the new Mac Pro has also been touted for its environmental efficiency and domestic pedigree, with assembly taking place exclusively in Apple's newly-equipped Austin, Tex. manufacturing facility. And a recent in-depth analysis by AppleInsider found that despite its seemingly steep price tag, the new Mac Pro actually provides exceptional value that's much greater than the sum of its parts.
Meanwhile, teardowns of some of the first units to roll off the assembly lines found the units to be easily disassembled, offering great potential for repairs and upgrades. In particular, one teardown revealed socketed, removable Intel CPU that appears as if it could also be easy for users to upgrade on their own.
For a list of some of the other most popular Mac Pro configurations that are currently available for pre-order, check out our Apple Price Guides.
Comments
That makes it sound like a cheeseburger.
I want one indeed, but I don't need one.
This is the third time Apple Insider makes this claim, as if the more you say it, the more true it becomes. It only has a possible 144 configurations. (4 processors x 4 memory x 3 storage x 3 graphics).
Is this just sloppy journalism or spinning the facts?
I want one indeed, but I don't need one.
Half the shit people buy they don't "need". Don't let something like that stop ya!
Squeelllll!!
"Available in nearly 200 configurations..."
This is the third time Apple Insider makes this claim, as if the more you say it, the more true it becomes. It only has a possible 144 configurations. (4 processors x 4 memory x 3 storage x 3 graphics).
Is this just sloppy journalism or spinning the facts?
I think their just a little confused / sloppy. The way they (incorrectly) came to that number is that the $3000 model comes in 144 configurations, and the $4000 model has 54 configurations (which equals 198) What they fail to realize, is that every possible configuration can be made from the base model.
"Available in nearly 200 configurations..."
This is the third time Apple Insider makes this claim, as if the more you say it, the more true it becomes. It only has a possible 144 configurations. (4 processors x 4 memory x 3 storage x 3 graphics).
Is this just sloppy journalism or spinning the facts?
144 is nearly (closer to) 200….compared to the relatively small number of standard configurations.
Need can be subjective, you just have to work on it .
In France they call the Mac Pro a Royale with Cheese.
Half? What we need really depends on how far you define "need" but for the basics of life what we need compared to what we want is a rounding error. We need fuel to live. That means various nutrients in the form of base elements that we inefficiently obtain from other living creatures. But do we really need to be alive, and if we do, to what end? If that end result is to procreate per some biological race to dominate this marble then do we really need to be alive if can't procreate or have completed our cycle? I suppose society creates complex structures of need within it's definition and could even be so minor as it would harm the balance of society more to euthanize the elderly or invalid even if, on paper, it would make for a more efficient species. That certainly didn't work out for the Spartans. So, anyway, my point is that we all need a Mac Pro. I also need a Bugatti Veyron, my own Leer Jet, to marry a supermodel, and have at least one of every Iron Man suit ever imagined.
I actually ordered one of those american - Macs. I really hope it lasts longer than a cheeseburger.
There is so much that people don't need but they still buy them (me included).
If you want something and if you have the spare money..........
What keeps you waiting?
I say enjoy your live as long as it lasts.
Pretty sure that's a typo for American-made, but you probably knew that.
Nice little treat for whomever read AppleInsider this AM and wanted a Pro ASAP. Call it a perk for being an Apple power user and a reader of AppleInsider.
I only had a minute to look at it as my son was agitating to go home to where we are staying with grandma, but I want to take another look next time I get in there.
I have to agree, the nMP is a huge step forward in workstation design. I actually think Apple will have issues keeping up. I also wouldn't be surprised to see a mid 2014 refresh that offers up more flash storage and other possible improvements.
As to those "pros", there are still people whining about their ability to run software for their original 68000 based Mac. This machine is a very shrewder move for Apple.