Anyone trying to buy a new Mac Mini or other model from Apple right now is running into an unexpected situation. A widespread memory component shortage is dramatically slowing down production lines globally. Buyers who are ordering custom configurations are finding themselves stuck waiting for several months before seeing the new machine arrive at the doorstep.
It is an unusual problem for the hardware maker, and it affects some of its most popular professional computers.
Lack of memory chips is delaying the shipment
The core of the problem comes down to a severe lack of random access memory chips. Supply chain sources indicate that suppliers cannot keep up with the overall demand for these specific memory modules. Because of this bottleneck, the Mac Mini and Mac Studio are facing extreme shipping delays.
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Customers configuring these specific machines with higher memory options are seeing estimated delivery dates pushed back significantly. In some extreme cases, the online store shows that deliveries may take up to five months to fulfill.
This puts people who need a powerful computer for work in a tough spot, as it forces them to rely on older hardware while sitting in a very long digital line.
You’ll have to wait much longer to get your hands on a new Mac
If you are planning to order either of these desktop models, your exact wait time heavily depends on the configuration you choose. The base models with standard memory are still shipping relatively quickly from existing warehouse stock. The major roadblocks happen as soon as you customize the order to include more RAM.
Apple has not officially stated when it expects the supply chain to catch up with the outstanding orders. Until the component makers can clear the massive backlog, buyers will just have to plan ahead.
Shoppers should check local retail stock or be prepared for a very long wait if they want a custom-built machine.
Or… the channel inventory is clearing for the M5 variants.
yes they are rumored to arrive before june, you can read more here: https://www.macobserver.com/news/apples-m5-mac-plans-are-affecting-m4-mac-mini-and-mac-studio-availability/
I have been urging to acquire a memory making company, Yes, you get captive source but you can design the unified memory just exactly the way you want it.
Ay present, Apple is giving less than the size of RAM and SSD, not only this is the case now but even five years ago. I had to wait 45 days in 2021 to get a fully loaded M1 Mac Mini, I bought fully loaded thinking that someyhing will come up like this AI,
With AI, Apple should shoot for selling fully loaded machines. Faster processor helps but evety other thing helps too,