Apple Starting to Catch Up to 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro Demand Four Months After Launch

[MacRumors]

Apple is finally catching up to demand for its latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, with wait times for both models in lower-end configurations substantially improving over the last month in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

As MacRumors reported last month, across Apple's entire MacBook Pro line, customers were facing at least several weeks before they were estimated to receive either their 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro. Since then, Apple has significantly caught up with demand, as now, customers can get their hands on either model in their baseline configurations in two weeks or less.

Compared to just a few weeks ago when both baseline models of the 14-inch and 16-inch laptops were seeing wait times of six to eight weeks, estimated deliveries for both with the M1 Pro chip are now just five to seven days or up to at least two weeks, at the time of writing. However, the supply improvement stops short with only the M1 Pro chip, as M1 Max configurations of both sizes remain limited, with estimates indicating orders won’t arrive until at least early April.

Article Link: Apple Starting to Catch Up to 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro Demand Four Months After Launch

 

[socialwill]

The Apple Stores around here look to have some of the pre configured models in stock and available now. However, the iPhone Pro is still hit and miss on inventory.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Ahhhhh rumors of new Macs with PRO & MAX options can gain steam going into March.

Com'on Mac Mini MAX!

 

[AngerDanger]

Just in time for the M2!

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Com'on M2 Macs too: upgraded power-sipping M2 chip for lighter duty Macs and higher-powered M1 chips for workhorse needs. We can all choose the best, next Mac for our specific needs.

 

[tobefirst ⚽️]

Hopefully, resellers will be catching up as well.

Work ordered me the 16" 10/24 Max with 32GB RAM and 512GB storage with our reseller (CDW, I think?) on 2/1. No estimate from them on delivery, just "backordered." I anticipated at least 6 weeks. I'm hoping it won't be much more than 8.

 

[dominiongamma]

Honestly the M1 is still excellent and with the chip shortage and the demand just caught up finally to the pros now the m2 will be awhile before people get their hands on them if you don’t preorder them in 2 mins honestly

 

[Sean.]

Last week I ordered a 16 M1 Max with 24c GPU, 32GB of ram, and 1TB hard drive. Would love for the shipping time to improve, but currently it’s showing April 14-27. Last Mac I owned was a 2010 17” MBP. I’m excited to get my hands on it and start working with it.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Wow that's going to be a HUGE jump for you... not just hardware/horsepower but in macOS too. Enjoy your new Mac.

 

[DeepIn2U]

Hopefully, resellers will be catching up as well.

Work ordered me the 16" 10/24 Max with 32GB RAM and 512GB storage with our reseller (CDW, I think?) on 2/1. No estimate from them on delivery, just "backordered." I anticipated at least 6 weeks. I'm hoping it won't be much more than 8.

CDW as a vendor sucks for anything not Lenovo in North Amaerica. Stock of a macs is usually low and not their primary order.

I’m concerned production yields for M2 chip line will be impacted by all the M1 lineup.

 

[m5h]

I ended up going for a stock 1tb 14 inch model from the store because I didn’t want to wait for a 512gb with an unbinned M1 pro. Anyone else go for store models instead of waiting too?

 

[MRxROBOT]

I ended up going for a stock 1tb 14 inch model from the store because I didn’t want to wait for a 512gb with an unbinned M1 pro. Anyone else go for store models instead of waiting too?

Yes, I went and grabbed a 16” M1 Pro 1TB instead of waiting for the Max. The wait period was months and that was nowhere near a timeframe I could wait for a new computer. Seems to have been a great decision as this machine has handled everything I’ve thrown at it with ease.

 

[unfunfionn]

I ended up going for a stock 1tb 14 inch model from the store because I didn’t want to wait for a 512gb with an unbinned M1 pro. Anyone else go for store models instead of waiting too?

I got the base model 14 inch because I urgently needed a replacement for my horrible 16 inch MBP. It’s the best computer I’ve owned after several years of really disappointing personal and work Macs. I think it’s pretty much perfect.

 

[anshuvorty]

Was there really ever any doubt that Apple wouldn’t catch up to demand, at some point?

LOL!

 

[anshuvorty]

I got the base model 14 inch because I urgently needed a replacement for my horrible 16 inch MBP. It’s the best computer I’ve owned after several years of really disappointing personal and work Macs. I think it’s pretty much perfect.

I did the same. Sprung for the entry level 14-inch MBP, it's been great!

 

[cjamescook]

Last week I ordered a 16 M1 Max with 24c GPU, 32GB of ram, and 1TB hard drive. Would love for the shipping time to improve, but currently it’s showing April 14-27. Last Mac I owned was a 2010 17” MBP. I’m excited to get my hands on it and start working with it.

Me, too!

 

[performa_6400]

Last week I ordered a 16 M1 Max with 24c GPU, 32GB of ram, and 1TB hard drive. Would love for the shipping time to improve, but currently it’s showing April 14-27. Last Mac I owned was a 2010 17” MBP. I’m excited to get my hands on it and start working with it.

It'll be worth the wait. I got the same config except opted for the 2TB hard drive mainly for photography. It's an incredible machine.

 

[dominiongamma]

Was there really ever any doubt that Apple wouldn’t catch up to demand, at some point?

LOL!

With the chip shortage going on not for awhile

 

[greenmeanie]

Still waiting on mine stuck in the shipping stage.

 

[Blackstick]

We've ordered hundreds of 14" for our enterprise. Usually they ship in 3-4 weeks but sometimes 1-2. They really haven't been that constrained, all things considered.

 

[pi=e=3]

Surprised the refurbs aren’t up yet.

 

[anshuvorty]

We've ordered hundreds of 14" for our enterprise. Usually they ship in 3-4 weeks but sometimes 1-2. They really haven't been that constrained, all things considered.

USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 Docks on the other hand? I have been having a hard time acquiring docks ever since the chip shortage began!

 

[barkingsheltie]

Well, that's great shipping times have decreased. However, I ordered a 16" with 64 gb ram, 2 tb HDD back in December, and my shipping *date* is still scheduled for sometime in March. My config is consistent with what a typical pro would order, hence Macbook "Pro". Until I came across the article I chalked matters up to the global logistics issues.

 

[SevLucas]

The M1 iMac stock in my area can still be hit or miss.

 

[jz0309]

I’m concerned production yields for M2 chip line will be impacted by all the M1 lineup.

why? different process node and will be handled independently from M1 in the fab...