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StevenJobsJr

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Dec 25, 2025
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Apple refurb store barely has anything and the Amazon Apple Storefront has no in stock at all. I also notice even a small configuration change on the Apple store blows out the delivery by a week, and even the base M3 Ultra is five days shipping now. Is this just due to the ram shortage or is something else going on?
 
I don't think so - maybe the issue with nand chips and memory are creating supply issues, but I can't see the Studio getting M5 that quickly. I always thought it was one of the last to get updated - after all MacBooks and the Mac mini.....
 
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This somehow doesn't seem legit:

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(this was in a search result, ymmv...)
 
The base M4 Max and M3 Ultra are available at my local Apple Store. I'm not aware of shortages, and, if Microcenter is discounting them by $200-$400, I assume that they are still available.
 
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