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Resellers Offer Additional Details on Mac Supply Constraints

AppleInsider reports on new details from Apple resellers noting that lead times for reseller orders through Apple have begun to slip for a number of models. The changes are led by the Mac mini, which is now showing shipping windows of 2-3 weeks for both stock models of the desktop computer. Apple's constrained supply of Mac mini models has even reached its direct-to-consumer sales channel, with the low-end Mac mini slipping to 1-3 business day shipping yesterday and the high-end model following suit today.

As reports of a forthcoming hardware refreshes continue to mount, Apple has braced its certified resellers for unusually long shipping times of two to three weeks for both models of its minute Mac mini desktop systems.

Both the low-end, 120GB hard drive Mac mini and the top-tier 320GB model now have a wait time of two to three weeks. Typically, the hardware ships in one to three business days for non-custom orders, people familiar with the online Apple Store for Resellers told AppleInsider.

Lead times for reseller orders for Apple's iMac, MacBook, and MacBook Pro have reportedly also slipped slightly in recent days to 3-5 business days, up from normal shipping dates of 1-3 business days. Both the iMac and MacBook have been expected to see refreshed models in the near future, but there has been little speculation surrounding a MacBook Pro update of any sort.

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31 months ago
Update is coming soon. Either that or Apple is planning April Fools Day early.
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31 months ago
I have a feeling this update will be something minor (i.e. spec bump) and all of the people here fantasizing about their new iMac or whatever will go haywire and we'll be flooded with angry posts.

Just like it always is :rolleyes:
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31 months ago

I have a feeling this update will be something minor (i.e. spec bump) and all of the people here fantasizing about their new iMac or whatever will go haywire and we'll be flooded with angry posts.

Just like it always is :rolleyes:



thats the same post WORD FOR WORD that you posted in a similar thread.

wow, you're a pessimist. We get it.

And your name is a car you can't afford. Double cool! We get it.
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31 months ago

I have a feeling this update will be something minor (i.e. spec bump) and all of the people here fantasizing about their new iMac or whatever will go haywire and we'll be flooded with angry posts.

Just like it always is :rolleyes:


I will be one of them.
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31 months ago
I don't want a new iMac. I NEED one. Please hurry, Apple.

Blu Ray and lower the price a little, please. That's all I'm asking.

Oh, and some sort of redesign. THANKS!

And you think you're cool because its "none of our business" to know what computers you have. We get it.

And your name is a car you can't afford. Double cool! We get it.


Word.


PS: HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH!

and I hate it when people double post (back to back). Sorry about that. I'm such a hypocrite.
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31 months ago

I will be one of them.


It will be hard after the lackluster updates in March not to be disappointed if Apple doesn't bring something major to the table.

Having said that, I'm not expecting anything revolutionary this refresh. New chassis probably and some spec bumps but nothing ground shaking.
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31 months ago

I have a feeling this update will be something minor (i.e. spec bump) and all of the people here fantasizing about their new iMac or whatever will go haywire and we'll be flooded with angry posts.

Just like it always is :rolleyes:


Speed bump or not, I'm putting off my upcoming purchase temporarily.
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31 months ago
mac mini with blu ray please. i've been wanting to get a mac mini for a while to connect to my 52" LCD in the living room. adding blu ray would make it a no-brainer. i'll never leave my couch. :D
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31 months ago
I'm always excited to hear about new Mac updates, even though I'm in no position to buy a new one anytime soon. Is that odd?
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31 months ago
I think its going to be more than a speed bump.... they never would let the stock run low before hand.. But Who Knows.
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