MP 7,1 Ordering 2019 Mac Pro with wheels

[bxs]

I must say I was quite disappointed ordering the MP7,1 with wheels and finding the image of the Mac Pro on my "Details of your order" showing it with legs and not wheels. How inconsiderate of Apple to do this.

I'm also wondering if the wheels cannot be locked to avoid the Mac Pro from moving, will it get underway when the fans start blowing hard while chomping down on a big intensive workload.... horrors indeed.

Merry Christmas and Best for the New Year. 👍

 

[Average Pro]

Thankfully, Apple offers a lock (security) for the new MP. This will prevent if from breaking free and prowling the streets in search of fresh prey - reference The Mangler by Stephen King.

All kidding aside, post your feedback once it's in your possession.

 

[mattspace]

Given the foot or wheel is a screw-on fitting, it's going to be about a week before someone creates a thread adapter that allows any IKEA wheel to be used.

 

[bxs]

Given the foot or wheel is a screw-on fitting, it's going to be about a week before someone creates a thread adapter that allows any IKEA wheel to be used.

Well I guess one could also use an abandoned skate board and not wait for the IKEA wheel adapter to arrive.

 

[ZombiePhysicist]

Given the foot or wheel is a screw-on fitting, it's going to be about a week before someone creates a thread adapter that allows any IKEA wheel to be used.

On a slightly more annoyed variant of the topic, it's really lame that Apple wants this to be an Apple service item. I'm pretty sure most people can crank the hex screw and remove the legs and put on the wheels themselves. I have no clue why Apple would WANT people to bring in a fragile 50+lbs aluminum ingot just to slap on some wheels. And if you don't bring it in, I suspect youre in danger of losing your warranty. It's a batty thing to make this not user serviceable.

 

[bxs]

On a slightly more annoyed variant of the topic, it's really lame that Apple wants this to be an Apple service item. I'm pretty sure most people can crank the hex screw and remove the legs and put on the wheels themselves. I have no clue why Apple would WANT people to bring in a fragile 50+lbs aluminum ingot just to slap on some wheels. And if you don't bring it in, I suspect youre in danger of losing your warranty. It's a batty thing to make this not user serviceable.

I'm just waiting for the opportunity to wheel the MP7,1 into/onto a client's stage set..... can't wait to do this. 👍

 

[yurc]

Just saw this in Mac Pro upgrades forums, I think machine owner was no problem having their cheese grater feet drilled. Not my route though.

This skateboard looks good as alternative. I placed my tower on desk but when I need mobility I think I just simply put them and get rollin~

Manufacturer says it’s also equipped with some locks to prevent unwanted rolling.

I must say I was quite disappointed ordering the MP7,1 with wheels and finding the image of the Mac Pro on my "Details of your order" showing it with legs and not wheels. How inconsiderate of Apple to do this.

I'm also wondering if the wheels cannot be locked to avoid the Mac Pro from moving, will it get underway when the fans start blowing hard while chomping down on a big intensive workload.... horrors indeed.

Merry Christmas and Best for the New Year. 👍

Congrats for your new machine and wheels, happy holiday 🙂

 

[Average Pro]

There has to be more behind Apple requiring (suggesting) the entire system to install/remove the wheels. After all, Apple released instructions on how to perform internal upgrade and configuration changes. At this time, we do not know why so I will reserve both negative and positive comments until the MPs end up in someone's office/home. Based on Apple's attention to detail, I bet the wheels are something quite amazing.

Do let us know when you receive it.

 

[kittiyut]

I ordered mine with the wheels - kinda regretting it a bit.
Will the tower come with just the wheels and no legs in a side box?

 

[Bradleyone]

I ordered mine with the wheels - kinda regretting it a bit.
Will the tower come with just the wheels and no legs in a side box?

Just the wheels fitted. But I bet you could swap with a feet owner for some cash and come out ahead!

I hope they do eventually sell the wheel kit as a product. Could be they're supply constrained at the moment.

 

[gazwas]

Much prefer the footed look and unless the machine is on a hard floor the expensive Apple wheels look next to useless.

I can’t imagine in what situation you’d need to just wheel the Mac Pro around without monitor/peripherals attached like with a dedicated computer trolly.

 

[tommy chen]

the wheels looks much better than the feet - but 400 bucks?

 

[gazwas]

I suppose we all see different things!

 

[profdraper]

FWIW, for US$39 the Eureka CPU Tower with wheels (black) fits well, plus adds lockable casters and height adjustment. There's also the same in white, on sale for US$29. I've been using a pair of these units for a couple of years now (one for a Dell T7910 workstation, the other for a MP 5,1). They handle very well, no problem with a fully loaded tower's weight, and this make both units easy to move, open & service. The height adjust is also excellent: I have both units behind my workstation & raised to height which makes it easy to see the back cables or plug in peripherals without having to bend over.

 

[AlexMaximus]

Here are my current wheels. Since the basement studio is kind of dusty, I wouldn't want to have the 5.1 on the ground. A bit of elevation lengthens the de-dusting cycles considerably. The mac is usually closed up at normal operation. The silver color matches nicely. I could imagine a good Add-On OWC product...

 

[bsbeamer]

Apple will soon let Mac Pro owners install their own chassis wheels | AppleInsider

When Apple launched Mac Pro in December, the company took flak for designing a machine with non-interchangeable feet, restricting owners from swapping out foot pegs for wheels without the help of Apple or an Authorized Service Provider. That will soon change.

appleinsider.com

Looks like the wheels will be a standalone purchase option.

 

[bxs]

Apple will soon let Mac Pro owners install their own chassis wheels | AppleInsider

When Apple launched Mac Pro in December, the company took flak for designing a machine with non-interchangeable feet, restricting owners from swapping out foot pegs for wheels without the help of Apple or an Authorized Service Provider. That will soon change.

appleinsider.com

Looks like the wheels will be a standalone purchase option.

Just as I expected.... It's simply the right thing to do, and will stop all the sniggering... the wheels are of high-degree engineering excellence and their pricing is likely to be high and expect it to be in the $299-$399 range. It should also include the proper tool for removing the legs and for installing the wheels.

 

[1147402]

Just as I expected.... It's simply the right thing to do, and will stop all the sniggering... the wheels are of high-degree engineering excellence and their pricing is likely to be high and expect it to be in the $299-$399 range. It should also include the proper tool for removing the legs and for installing the wheels.

They'll have to list it first, and god knows when. Like those MPX modules that were never available for purchase since release.

 

[kittiyut]

I think that if you ordered the BTO wheel option, they should include the feet in the box!

 

[bxs]

I absolutely agree with this, although I quite likely will never want to switch my MP7,1's wheels for legs. I would also like to have some data from Apple sources that show the $400 for the wheels is the result of the real cost of the wheels minus the cost of the legs.

 

[AidenShaw]

the result of the real cost of the wheels minus the cost of the legs

Don't hold your breath waiting for this

Even if the materials+labor cost of a set of the wheels is $40, Apple could be losing money selling them for $400 (without a credit for the legs).