In-Store BTO on 16" MBP

[idefinite integral]

Very speculative, but anyone want to share their opinions on what they think the maxed out in-store will hold?

I think they will stick with 1TB SSD, and higher graphics option, just unsure if they will go with 32 or 64 on the ram.

 

[ruslan120]

My guess is 64GB RAM and a whopping 8TB SSD.

Edit: Misunderstood BTO. Apologies. My guess is baseline model (2.3GHz) at base specs and the (2.4GHz) at base specs.

 

[nikster0029]

Is it in store today? I think a reviewer said 2TB 32 GB 2.4

 

[tskwara]

Thinking 2.4 i9 / 32GB RAM / 5500M-8GB / 2TB SSD. Guessing because it has the shortest BTO lead-time . $3899.00 ++

 

[Brien]

So the stores do carry BTO configurations? Good to know.

 

[pshifrin]

So the stores do carry BTO configurations? Good to know.

They always have. Up until today, they've carried (at least) 16/512 Air, 2.8/16/1TB 13 Pro, 2.4/32/1TB 560x 15 and 2.4/32/1TB Vega20 15.

 

[kp98077]

when does it arrive in stores later this week?

 

[FrankySavvy]

when does it arrive in stores later this week?

Thats what im wondering - anyone near an Apple store?

 

[Lobwedgephil]

Thats what im wondering - anyone near an Apple store?

People in other threads say Friday, and since you can order models for Friday, seems like a safe bet the Apple Store will have their custom models on Friday.

 

[FrankySavvy]

Okay great - if I purchased I would get the base model anyway, I just want to see how big it is in person before ordering.

 

[tskwara]

The high-spec in-store version is indeed this: 2.4 i9 / 32GB RAM / 2TB SSD / 5500M-8GB / Space Gray for $3899++. Just ordered and picking up this morning.

 

[MrP90]

Any chance any other BTO builds will be available in store or is that it (the high end one )

 

[IllusiveMan]

The high-spec in-store version is indeed this: 2.4 i9 / 32GB RAM / 2TB SSD / 5500M-8GB / Space Gray for $3899++. Just ordered and picking up this morning.

My store doesn't have those sadly...

 

[littlepud]

2.4 / 32 / 5500M-8 / 2TB is overkill. I think the sweet spot is 2.3 / 32 / 5500M-8 / 1TB.

 

[fgengineer]

Need the 64GB one

 

[fishkorp]

Is the $3899 model the only in store SKU with 32GB RAM? I don’t need all of the other upgrades, but do need the RAM. Guess I’ll call when the mall opens. I can’t build any other 32 GB configs that show pickup available. Just curious of anyone else found one.

 

[Abbas]

Apple store in Dubai Mall has them in stock but just stock configs

 

[Krevnik]

Is the $3899 model the only in store SKU with 32GB RAM? I don’t need all of the other upgrades, but do need the RAM. Guess I’ll call when the mall opens. I can’t build any other 32 GB configs that show pickup available. Just curious of anyone else found one.

it used to be that there was a “Better, Best, Ultimate” set of SKUs. Ultimate was always Best + BTO upgrades. They took away the Ultimate SKU at some point, but the in-store BTO model represents that “Ultimate” SKU of old.

Summary: No, there wont be more than the one config available.

They used to do it with desktops too, but I was told months ago that they only do it with laptops now.

 

[Rafterman]

In the past, they used to have maxed out versions available in store. In this case 64GB/8TB. Not anymore

 

[Lobwedgephil]

The high-spec in-store version is indeed this: 2.4 i9 / 32GB RAM / 2TB SSD / 5500M-8GB / Space Gray for $3899++. Just ordered and picking up this morning.

My local stores only showing base configs until November 27th, I would buy this model today if available. I may go check out in store and see if they have them just not online.

 

[CM_1986]

My local stores only showing base configs until November 27th, I would buy this model today if available. I may go check out in store and see if they have them just not online.

crazy not to go 64 with the other specs where they are at.

 

[Krevnik]

My local stores only showing base configs until November 27th, I would buy this model today if available. I may go check out in store and see if they have them just not online.

I have one store in range with stock of the BTO. Irony is that I ordered this config online and have to wait until next week because I assumed they were going to pack a bit more in.

Oh well.

 

[AdonisSMU]

I just want a 32gb machine.that is good enough for my needs.

 

[Lobwedgephil]

My store doesn't have those sadly...

They are starting to pop up at more stores around me, but nothing close to me just yet. Guess depends on when there Fedex is coming in.

 

[littlepud]

I want to get a BTO 2.3 / 32 / 5500M-8 / 1 TB ($3853 CAD with discount) but I'm thinking of biting the bullet and getting the 2.4 / 32 / 5500M-8 / 2 TB ($4530) even though it's overkill. It's a $700 difference but the unit is available in store; if there are any issues it'll be easier to exchange.

Thoughts?