What would y’all do in my order situation?

[mactinkerlover]

Okay, so I just ordered a maxed out m1 max 16 MacBook Pro. The thing is I don’t get it until June. However, I found one with the same config but much more storage at an apple store near me. So the one at the apple store costs 1000 more than the one I ordered because it has 4tb vs 1tb on the one I ordered. So poll time, what would y’all do in my situation? I have no need for 4tb on a laptop even in the far future. Also, feel free to comment what you would do on this post if it’s not listed in the poll.
Edit: I should mention I’m currently using an m1 13 MacBook Pro that does everything I need it to do. I’m upgrading because I want more and want to have more fun tinkering with intensive stuff.

 

[fwmireault]

If you know you'll never need that much storage, I would definitely wait a few more weeks, it's a big price tag for something you will not use

 

[basher]

If your pockets are deep and the extra $1000 does not provide a hardship and you have issues waiting, then the decision would be to go for instant gratification.

 

[Paradoxally]

I would wait. If the upgrades were double the RAM or better CPU, I'd probably bite the bullet and go for the Apple Store. You can't change CPU or RAM after buying, and while you can't change the storage either, there's an abundance of good external SSDs which are quite fast. They will only get cheaper with time.

 

[mcnallym]

If your existing machine does everything you need then would just wait for the new machine.

Only reason I would cancel and get the machine now was if couldn’t do tasks with existing machine.

 

[dugbug]

Okay, so I just ordered a maxed out m1 max 16 MacBook Pro. The thing is I don’t get it until June. However, I found one with the same config but much more storage at an apple store near me. So the one at the apple store costs 1000 more than the one I ordered because it has 4tb vs 1tb on the one I ordered. So poll time, what would y’all do in my situation? I have no need for 4tb on a laptop even in the far future. Also, feel free to comment what you would do on this post if it’s not listed in the poll.
Edit: I should mention I’m currently using an m1 13 MacBook Pro that does everything I need it to do. I’m upgrading because I want more and want to have more fun tinkering with intensive stuff.

well there is no reason to cancel your order now right? You won't get charged until it ships and you can always return it.

I would say best thing is to stay the course. If something better is announced at WWDC or whatever, then more options for you.

 

[mactinkerlover]

I would wait. If the upgrades were double the RAM or better CPU, I'd probably bite the bullet and go for the Apple Store. You can't change CPU or RAM after buying, and while you can't change the storage either, there's an abundance of good external SSDs which are quite fast. They will only get cheaper with time.

Yeah, I already have ordered the maxed out m1 max, 32 core gpu and 64gb ram. The only difference would be 1tb vs 4tb of storage and the price. I think it will just come down to my patience.

 

[jdb8167]

Go for the 4TB. It will be a much faster SSD than the the 1TB.

 

[MarkC426]

Yeah, I already have ordered the maxed out m1 max, 32 core gpu and 64gb ram. The only difference would be 1tb vs 4tb of storage and the price. I think it will just come down to my patience.

I don't mean to tarnish things, but June delivery may get pushed beyond, as things get worse in China.

 

[vddobrev]

I would get the 4TB now. Soon you will forget you spent the extra 1000. 4TB is a much better SSD, in terms of speed and longevity. Imagine all the things you can store on it that you can't store now...

 

[bobcomer]

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. But then again I'm the instant gratification type, and $1000 isn't that much... ?

 

[mactinkerlover]

well there is no reason to cancel your order now right? You won't get charged until it ships and you can always return it.

I would say best thing is to stay the course. If something better is announced at WWDC or whatever, then more options for you.

Well, I’m doing payment plans so I already got charged like $320 for a product that hasn’t even been produced yet and I won’t see for 2+ months! If I want to cancel, how fast does the refund happen? Could it happen quick enough to where I could order another one and go get it from the apple store today?

 

[hoo-man-b-ing]

Do you need/want the 4TB?

If not, and your current computer isn’t impeding you, then I’m not sure why you wouldn’t wait. Even if it does get pushed back, your current system is meeting your needs so there’s no real urgency.

Also, if Apple announces something at WWDC, you’ll be in a much better position to decide if you want to keep your current order or choose something new.

 

[vddobrev]

Well, I’m doing payment plans so I already got charged like $320 for a product that hasn’t even been produced yet and I won’t see for 2+ months! If I want to cancel, how fast does the refund happen? Could it happen quick enough to where I could order another one and go get it from the apple store today?

How is that possible? You have not received the product, but you are paying for it? What kind of payment plan is this?

 

[mactinkerlover]

How is that possible? You have not received the product, but you are paying for it? What kind of payment plan is this?

It’s the Apple Card installment plans.

 

[LinkRS]

Well, I’m doing payment plans so I already got charged like $320 for a product that hasn’t even been produced yet and I won’t see for 2+ months! If I want to cancel, how fast does the refund happen? Could it happen quick enough to where I could order another one and go get it from the apple store today?

How much is ~2 months worth to you? Is it $1000 or more? Then it is worth it. If the money is more dear than time, then wait. Personally, since you have already made a payment, if it were me, I would just wait. You already have a serviceable machine. Good luck!

Rich S.

 

[GlenK]

I'd just wait. Two months flies!!

 

[vddobrev]

It’s the Apple Card installment plans.

OK, I was not aware that is how it works. But it is a shame to start paying for something you have not even touched. I can understand. In the country I live we do not have Apple store, nor Apple card.

 

[dugbug]

It’s the Apple Card installment plans.

Wow that sucks. That changes the calculus a bit then. I thought those things didn't start until the product shipped though, have you tried calling apple and asking about this?

 

[Lioness~]

Wait for what you ordered!

I am also patiently waiting for my Mac Studio and Studio Display, and follow the progress of how orders are shipped in the thread about it.
Lot of orders are shipped a lot earlier then the estimated dates we get on our orders.
No guarantees, but we get what we want (hopefully) at least.
So calm down and chill

 

[ivanwi11iams]

I didn't choose an option, since my choice is not available. As a gadget person, I know the feeling of purchasing, opening and using a new gadget. Its fun!

All that to say, if you can 'spare' the $1K, go ahead. If not, then merely wait. Alternatively, check the Apple website daily, around 06:00 Eastern. Often, new items show up, ready for selection and purchase.

Good luck...

 

[clevins]

So you just have so much money to blow that, even though your existing machine does what you need, you want to tinker and thus spent (tabs out to Apple.com) $3899?

If so, do whatever you want.

 

[vddobrev]

So you just have so much money to blow that, even though your existing machine does what you need, you want to tinker and thus spent (tabs out to Apple.com) $3899?

If so, do whatever you want.

I wouldn't judge the OP how much money they want to spend, that is not really helping their question. Everyone is free to spend as much as they want. OP stated that he wants to upgrade and explore and experiment with a better machine. How much they spend and how much money they have is their business, isn't it?
We should try and help the OP deliberate on their question, shouldn't we?

 

[u2u2]

Deliveries have become uncertain. You ordered a maxed out Max but for the storage so 4TB is fitting for such a machine. It will be with you many years if you so choose so you can try to get use of the capacity beyond the speed benefits. If/when you cancel your order it will take about three to four days to receive your funds back. I just went through this with a Studio Display. Had I not found one locally and then cancelled my order it would probably arrive three or more weeks late from what I see on the forums. My order was placed on launch day so I thought I would be ahead of the pack...

 

[clevins]

I wouldn't judge the OP how much money they want to spend, that is not really helping their question. Everyone is free to spend as much as they want. OP stated that he wants to upgrade and explore and experiment with a better machine. How much they spend and how much money they have is their business, isn't it?

Yea, of course. But if they have that much money and they're impatient, blow the extra $1k. That they don't need the space is irrelevant since they don't seem to need a 32 core, 64gig machine in the first place.

I mean, I don't CARE that they spent this - their life, their money - but we're well past the point where there's use-driven rationales for their action. If the $ is really irrelevant, go buy the 4T version. IF the $1000 is relevant, I'd encourage them to reconsider the entire purchase.

We should try and help the OP deliberate on their question, shouldn't we?

Why? The choices are clear cut and the only question is whether it's worth $1000 to buy now vs wait. This isn't a complex choice. The OP knows their finances and life better than us. They are, presumably, an adult. So... spend another $1000 or wait. In the immortal words of the Talking Heads... "decide, decide."