If you want a custom Mac Studio or MacBook Pro, expect to wait up to three months
Orders for anything but the base specification of the Mac Studio or MacBook Pro are now facing significant delays.
Apple's online Configure to Order options for the Mac Studio, 14-inch MacBook Pro, and 16-inch MacBook Pro have all been delayed. Similar to when the devices were first released, each is now backordered for anywhere up to "10 to 12 weeks," according to Apple's online store.
Currently a base 16-inch MacBook Pro can be ordered and picked up today, while the base M1 Max Mac Studio can be delivered in eight days. The base 14-inch MacBook Pro is typically now estimated be delivered from June 27 to July 12.
The base M1 Ultra Mac Studio is the same June 27 to July 12.
It's the configured options that show much greater wait times. Making any change whatsoever -- from choosing a different processor, to adding software -- and the dates at present change to:
These sorts of delays are now familiar when a device has just been launched, and it's a demonstration of the original demand. There can be similarly lengthening shipping dates when Apple is running down stocks in preparation for new devices, but none of these models are likely to be replaced for a long time.
It's possible, then, that the delays are due to the global chip shortage, or perhaps from China's coronavirus lockdown procedures halting production at many suppliers.
Despite prolonged backorder delays at Apple, Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama has numerous MacBook Pro models in stock and ready to ship with discounts of up to $300 off.
To activate the deals, shop through the cost-saving activation link above or the Adorama pricing links in our Mac Price Guide and enter promo code APINSIDER during checkout.
The standard Mac Studio is also in stock at Adorama, with the APINSIDER coupon code knocking $50 off AppleCare.
For detailed activation instructions, please see our step-by-step guide to redeeming the coupon.
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Apple's online Configure to Order options for the Mac Studio, 14-inch MacBook Pro, and 16-inch MacBook Pro have all been delayed. Similar to when the devices were first released, each is now backordered for anywhere up to "10 to 12 weeks," according to Apple's online store.
Currently a base 16-inch MacBook Pro can be ordered and picked up today, while the base M1 Max Mac Studio can be delivered in eight days. The base 14-inch MacBook Pro is typically now estimated be delivered from June 27 to July 12.
The base M1 Ultra Mac Studio is the same June 27 to July 12.
It's the configured options that show much greater wait times. Making any change whatsoever -- from choosing a different processor, to adding software -- and the dates at present change to:
- M1 Max Mac Studio: June 24 to July 1
- M1 Ultra Mac Studio: "10-12 weeks"
- 14-inch MacBook Pro: July 6 to July 21
- 16-inch MacBook Pro: July 6 to July 21
These sorts of delays are now familiar when a device has just been launched, and it's a demonstration of the original demand. There can be similarly lengthening shipping dates when Apple is running down stocks in preparation for new devices, but none of these models are likely to be replaced for a long time.
It's possible, then, that the delays are due to the global chip shortage, or perhaps from China's coronavirus lockdown procedures halting production at many suppliers.
Units in stock and on sale at Apple resellers
Despite prolonged backorder delays at Apple, Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama has numerous MacBook Pro models in stock and ready to ship with discounts of up to $300 off.
To activate the deals, shop through the cost-saving activation link above or the Adorama pricing links in our Mac Price Guide and enter promo code APINSIDER during checkout.
The standard Mac Studio is also in stock at Adorama, with the APINSIDER coupon code knocking $50 off AppleCare.
For detailed activation instructions, please see our step-by-step guide to redeeming the coupon.
Read on AppleInsider
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Note that it's Apple who manages their supply chain not the country (and yes, I know you intended to say the USA).
Could you imagine if Congress managed Apple's supply chain? It would be twenty years late with cost overruns of 500%.
Congress cannot tell TSMC to make more chips for Apple nor can it tell Foxconn to hire more workers nor can it tell Beijing to stop with the COVID-19 lockdowns.
I totally agree with your points and the premise behind them .... my frustration is not the reality of the delays as much as it is with our public acceptance that also, in turn, drives companies to not mandate change. Apple has a (good) problem - how to make overly popular devices more easily and readily available at launch (without everyone defending Apple to the bitter end despite failures).
But they do because they design and build cutting edge technology devices on the latest semiconductor process nodes. Apple A-series and M-series SoCs aren't being made at 28nm fabs. If they did, maybe Apple could fulfill every single order without delay but no one would want them.
There have been supply chain constraints for years, long before SARS-CoV-2 crashed the party.
Unfortunately with JIT manufacturing, there's little breathing room for any shortfall. That's what trips up Apple every single year when they release their new line of iPhones. And COVID made it worse. Apple suffered less than many other companies because they prepay many of their key vendors and help finance expensive expansion projects.
Cash is king and Apple has more of it than any other publicly traded company.
The semiconductor industry is notorious for avoiding excess capacity. A new fab costs billions of dollars and several years of planning and construction. You don't just call Applied Materials to drop off some lithography machines at some rented warehouse down the street so you can pump out 4nm chips next week. New process nodes are a major capital expense.
Foundries and electronics assembly companies want to know that their new manufacturing line will be fully booked for years running 24x7. You can't run these for 240 days a year for 8 hours per day and expect to turn a profit.
Non-upgradeable RAM and storage YET AGAIN showing itself to be a HORRIBLE decision on Apple's part. That kind of delays will mean lots of people who say "Huh, this app I need is also available on Windoze, I'll just get a PC, at least I can get that with enough RAM and storage, and I can always upgrade it later too."
I honestly think IMHO, it's 8 Billion People...
Apple cannot make 1 million Mac Studios in a month, or maybe they can, but that still doesn't mean that perhaps 5 MILLION people want one, so if they could make 1 million a month, it would still be 5 MONTHS!!
And then there are still "8 Billion People" - 5 Million, where even MORE people want some.
Supply Chain is behind closed doors lingo or a smoke screen for "we are over populated!!!"
Laters... We are reaching critical mass guys... especially when no body works anymore LOL
I work in Radiology and the most widely used contrast agent in CT scans and many other applications to include the Operating Room is in very short supply. This is a very serious issue as CT imaging is a critical and often difficult to replace test. There are many people who cannot have an MRI and there are many times when an Ultrasound or MRI will not be able to replace the CT exam. Non contrast CT imaging is significantly less detailed.
I am quite sure there are many other examples. And FYI, that contrast agent was invented in the US and production was moved to China years ago. Grrr…