In-Store Pickup Now Available for MacBook Pro With Touch Bar

[MacRumors]

Starting today, Apple has made in-store pickup available for the new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar in the United States, allowing customers to check stock at their local store and reserve a machine online.

The MacBook Pro first started popping up in retail stores on Tuesday, but because there was no in-store pickup option, there was no way to tell which stores had stock and which didn't. It's now much easier to see which locations have MacBook Pro models available for immediate purchase.

Many stores around the country are listing December 30 pickup dates for the higher-end 13-inch MacBook Pro model and the two 15-inch models, but there are some locations where the new MacBook Pros are currently in stock. The entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar appears to be much more widely available than other machines.

A MacBook Pro with Touch Bar ordered from the Apple online store today won't ship for approximately four to five weeks, so checking local stock on a daily basis is a good way to get a model with a standard configuration much more quickly.

Prices on the new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar start at $1,799 for the 13-inch model and go up to $2,799 for the 15-inch model, with additional processor, storage, and GPU boosts available for additional fees.

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[Born Again]

wow - so they're magically available!

must be selling like hot cakes

 

[pat500000]

I wonder if the unboxing video people returned it after making videos of them unboxing it....lol.

 

[pnoyblazed]

Available Dec 30 locally for me

 

[kycophpd]

All say Dec 30 unless they have stock. If they magically get stock tomorrow, it will be available then back to Dec 30. I've already seen this in my city today.

 

[otternonsense]

Not even interested enough to check it out IRL. Sorry Apple, after decades of loyalty, you've lost me with this one.

 

[SoyCapitanSoyCapitan]

Now we will find out of the GPU/screen issues are widespread (read MBP forum)

 

[KdParker]

Nice to see they are available. If there is stock.

 

[AppleFan91]

Available at my local store for pickup today, but 4-5 weeks if I order online, wow. I want to pull the trigger on the MacBook rather than the Pro, but in thinking I should hold out since the Touch Bar and Touch ID will probably come to next springs model....hmmmmm

 

[The Big Guy]

I picked mine up yesterday

 

[gertruded]

Sorry, just too much money. Would feel like a chump paying that much. Most people with money have it partly because they are careful how they spend it, getting value for their purchase dollars.

 

[yukari]

Not even interested enough to check it out IRL. Sorry Apple, after decades of loyalty, you've lost me with this one.

Sadly, I am with you on this one.

 

[The Big Guy]

Now we will find out of the GPU/screen issues are widespread (read MBP forum)

What issues? I haven't seen anything on mine although I have only had it for less than a day.

 

[The Pumpkin King]

Stores in N. VA have both the 13" and 15" with touchbar for purchase today, but they are the base models. Someone posted in the shipping thread that they found a 15" touchbar model with 1TB and 460, so some stores are getting BTO options.

 

[JimmyJimmyYam]

As a Pro user, the biggest issues facing my creaking MBP are (1) thickness, and (2) excess ports.

Wait, no I got that wrong.

 

[Blizzardman]

Not even interested enough to check it out IRL. Sorry Apple, after decades of loyalty, you've lost me with this one.

k

 

[Ankaa]

Now we will find out of the GPU/screen issues are widespread (read MBP forum)

Can you elaborate just a little bit? Not everyone has time to spend hours reading in a subforum. Thanks

 

[citysnaps]

wow - so they're magically available!

must be selling like hot cakes

Yes, the low cost entry level 13" model is available in some stores.

The other more expensive 13" and 15" models are in high demand reflecting a December 30th delivery time.

Why does that surprise you?

 

[robust]

Funny enough the 2015 MacBook Pro I ordered recently just arrived today. The touch bar and increased cost weren't doing it for me.

 

[StayPuft]

Yes, the low cost entry level 13" model is available in some stores.

I'm sorry, what?

 

[Digital Skunk]

The machine is wonderful for a lightweight powerhouse but that PRICE!

 

[dlastmango]

Not even interested enough to check it out IRL. Sorry Apple, after decades of loyalty, you've lost me with this one.

I'm planning on getting one and "test" it for 10-12 days... then decide its not for me and go back to my very capable very repairable 2012.

 

[Wild-Bill]

Yawn. Keep 'Em, Apple. Not currently in the market for a lack of ports, soldered everything, extortion-level pricing, and probable GPU issues.

 

[meaning-matters]

This MBp leaves me confused. I really planned on buying but am weirdly contemplating buying a used 2015 plus another 27" ACD.

I feel sad.

 

[mkimid]

No need to hurry, just wait couple of weeks,
you can buy with $100-200 discount from 3rd party store.
Actually, I show $100 discount for 13.3" non-touch bar model from B&G