Historically, what's availability like for new MacBooks?

[Erphern]

Just curious. I'd like to buy a new high-end rMBP when they're announced - possibly BTO - if I get my order in relatively quickly, is there a decent chance they'll have plenty of stock?

This will be my first MacBook, so I was just wondering what it's been like in the past...

 

[maflynn]

When the rMBPs were available for pre-order they quicky jumped to 2 week wait times. I don't know if that will be the case of Haswell but I'd not delay your order.

 

[PDFierro]

Just curious. I'd like to buy a new high-end rMBP when they're announced - possibly BTO - if I get my order in relatively quickly, is there a decent chance they'll have plenty of stock?

This will be my first MacBook, so I was just wondering what it's been like in the past...

There is always plenty of stock for Macs, you don't have to worry. They don't do anywhere near the numbers that the iOS devices do. The exception being something like when the rMBP first came out last year, and it was backordered.

They are usually available to order right away, and in stores a day or 2 later. You won't have any problems.

 

[Erphern]

That's great, thank you.