Where to get a 24" iMac M1 by June 1?

[mistermcnight]

So, I just got a new job out of the blue (good news!) and one thing they'd prefer is that I have my own computer... which despite all the techy crap around here, I actually don't! So they're buying me one of my choosing or contributing to one I keep (picking the latter!), and I'd really like that to be one of the new iMacs.

Anyway... I know Apple appears to be backed up until late June on most of these... I don't trust B&H just because they get backordered on preorders of Apple stuff there and I know I'm late to this game.

Is anywhere else going to be selling this? Would I be best off going to the Apple Store on the 21st in person?

 

[petvas]

Yes, Apple has a different stock for AppleStores and online stores, so you will be much better off if you just visit a local AppleStore and get an iMac on May 21st.

 

[fishkorp]

As stated above, select colors in the base SKUs should be available in store. They’ll probably have a 16GB/1TB model as well, since they do with the other M1 machines. You’ll have to wait until next week to know for sure.

 

[cmbarclay]

I agree with everyone else the stores will have them maybe not in your first choice for color but I am sure they will have them.

 

[mistermcnight]

This is very helpful, thank you! Glad to hear stores will presumably have them on that date, and luckily I'll have the flexibility to run out early.

 

[rosegoldoli]

if you want to upgrade the ram to 16 you might have to order it online if this is a machine u want to hold on to for years and years to come

 

[4sallypat]

Congrats on the job!
If you are in the USA:

And you want the base iMac (which I am am getting in 6 days direct from Apple) - go to a Best Buy store after 5/21 - as they will stock the base models.

Also, if you happen to be a Costco member, they are offering it a discount and their warranty is free for 2 years. And if you have Citi Costco Visa, they will double the warranty at no cost to 4 years. That alone saves you over $300 in AppleCare.

I also have purchased from B&H in the past (16" MBP) and they are good - they will update you on your order status and won't charge your card until it ships (free). I use their Payboo card to save on tax ($150 here in CA) then pay off the card within 30 days otherwise their 30% interest rate will offset any savings.

 

[Fishrrman]

Is the company going to require that any particular software be used?
If so, is it "known-good" with the m-series Macs...?

 

[velocityg4]

Besides the Apple Store. Check Microcenter and Best Buy. They may have them in stock. Microcenter sometimes offers a discount on new Macs.