Delays Hit MacBook Pro M4 Max Orders: What You Need to Know
The PC hardware market is facing a challenging time due to the ongoing RAM crisis, with prices skyrocketing across the board. However, for those ordering a new MacBook Pro M4 Max, the delay is not due to the RAM shortage, but rather Apple’s focus on upcoming models. According to reports, new MacBook Pro M4 Max orders are experiencing delays of up to two months, particularly in the US, with estimated delivery for the 36GB RAM and higher configurations showing as early February.
Customers ordering the 128GB memory configuration are facing the longest delays, with these orders showing March delivery dates. While it might appear that these delays could be due to the ongoing RAM crisis, it’s more likely due to Apple’s focus on the M5 Pro and M5 Max, and the MacBooks running them. Apple may have curtailed or halted production on M4 MacBook Pros to allow stocks to run down ahead of the new models’ launch.
Impact of Upcoming M5 Pro and M5 Max Launch
Both chips are scheduled to launch in the first half of this year, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, which would explain why delivery dates for M4 Max MacBook Pro models are delayed. The M5 MacBook Pro is expected to bring significant improvements, and Apple may be prioritizing the production of these new models over the current M4 lineup.
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RAM Crisis and Its Impact on the PC Hardware Market
While Apple may be safe from the immediate impact of the RAM crisis, other PC manufacturers are facing significant challenges. The focus on AI has led to a surge in demand for RAM, causing prices to skyrocket. This has resulted in manufacturers making compromises on hardware, which could have long-term consequences for the industry.
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