As WWDC looms, Apple is quickly running out of Macs
It’s often said that clues to what Apple is launching at an upcoming event can be found by checking out Apple’s online store for expected shipping dates on certain products. So normally, a long wait for Apple products before WWDC would be a sure sign something new is coming, but in these days of global component shortages, there are plenty of reasons to buy a Mac. It’s not as easy as it used to be. be.
Still, the timing is not very good. As Apple prepares to launch a new beta version of macOS, many developers will be looking for new machines in June to test their applications, and they could expect a lot. Shipment of most MacBook Pro models is delayed for months, and stock of the new Mac Studio, especially the M1 Ultra model, is similarly limited.
In fact, the only Macs that don’t seem to be in short supply in the US are the older M1 Macs: the MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and 24-inch iMac, all of which are mostly available. . for immediate shipment.
While Apple’s shipping delays aren’t a new phenomenon, particularly with newer products, last month many of these products shipped in 2-3 weeks. with the M1 Max MacBook Pro being six weeks late. So it’s getting bad out there. Here’s when you can expect to get your Mac if you order from the Apple Store today:
14-inch MacBook Pro
- USA: July 4-19 delivery (7-9 weeks)
- United Kingdom: Delivery from July 5 to 19 (7-9 weeks)
- Germany: Delivery in 7-9 weeks
- Australia: Delivery from July 4 to 18 (7-9 weeks)
16-inch MacBook Pro
- USA: July 4-19 delivery (7-9 weeks)
- United Kingdom: Delivery from July 5 to 19 (7-9 weeks)
- Germany: Delivery in 7-8 weeks
- Australia: Delivery from July 4 to 18 (7-9 weeks)
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MacBook Air
- USA: May 20-27 delivery (1-2 weeks)
- United Kingdom: Delivery from June 29 to July 12 (6-8 weeks)
- Germany: Delivery in 6-8 weeks
- Australia: Delivery in 1-2 weeks
mac studio
- USA: May 20-27 delivery (1-2 weeks) for M1 max.; July 4 to 19 (7-8 weeks) for M1 Ultra
- United Kingdom: Delivery from June 7 to 14 (3-4 weeks) for M1 max.; July 5 to 19 (7-8 weeks) for M1 Ultra
- Germany: Delivery in 3-4 weeks for M1 max.; 7-9 weeks for M1 ultra
- Australia: Delivery from June 3 to 10 (2-3 weeks) for M1 max.; July 4 to 18 (7-8 weeks) for M1 Ultra
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macpro
- USA: delivery in 3 to 4 weeks; until 6 weeks for high-end configurations
- United Kingdom: Delivery from May 25 to 27 (2-3 weeks); until 6 weeks for higher configurations
- Germany: Delivery in 5-7 weeks
- Australia: Delivery in 10-11 weeks
However, not all Macs are not available. You can still order these Macs from the Apple Store and get them (almost) right away:
13-inch MacBook Pro
- USA: Delivery today or tomorrow
- United Kingdom: delivery before May 16
- Germany: Delivery tomorrow
- Australia: Delivery tomorrow
iMac
- USA: Delivery today or tomorrow
- United Kingdom: delivery before May 16
- Germany: Delivery today or tomorrow
- Australia: Delivery tomorrow
mini mac
- USA: Delivery today or tomorrow
- United Kingdom: delivery before May 16
- Germany: Delivery tomorrow
- Australia: Delivery tomorrow
Just because Apple is low on stock right now doesn’t mean you won’t be able to buy one of the older Macs. We can confirm that several retailers still have stock of certain Macs, with many offering deep discounts. Check out these articles featuring the best Mac deals you can get.