Some configurations of Mac mini and Mac Studio aren't available in Apple's online store. It's an indicator that a desktop Mac refresh is on the way. Mac Studio So far, Apple's updates to bring its products up to the M5 chip generation has involved portable products, like the MacBook Pro . While the world waits for desktop Macs to get the same treatment, it seems that Apple is preparing for its own product launches. Customers attempting to buy some models of Mac mini and Mac Studio from the online Apple Store in the United States are seeing some configurations marked as "Currently Unavailable." Spotted by 9to5Mac , some listings are showing extremely long lead times or are outright unavailable. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
As noted by 9to5Mac , some Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations are now completely out of stock on Apple's online store in the U.S. as of this writing. Mac mini configurations with an upgraded 32GB or 64GB of RAM and Mac Studio configurations with an upgraded 128GB or 256GB of RAM are listed as "currently unavailable" on the storefront, meaning they can no longer be ordered at all. Other configurations that remain available continue to face lengthy shipping delays , with estimated delivery timeframes ranging from one to three months. Last month, Apple entirely removed the Mac Studio's 512GB of RAM option . While the shipping delays have prompted speculation that Apple may be preparing to update the Mac mini and Mac Studio with M5 chips, the delays are likely the result of a severe global memory chip shortage driven by surging demand from companies building AI servers that require large amounts of RAM. After all, the Mac mini and Mac Studio models that are "currently unavailable" are those configured with higher amounts of RAM. In addition, the current delivery timeframes are extraordinarily long, which makes it harder to determine if this is the usual sign of an upcoming refresh. Memory chip prices are reportedly starting to stabilize or slightly decrease, but prices still remain well above historical averages, so Mac mini and Mac Studio shipping estimates might not meaningfully improve any time soon. It is still possible that the Mac mini and Mac Studio will be updated soon, even if it is purely coincidental. However, our best guess is that Apple will announce Mac Studio models with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips at WWDC in June and update the Mac mini with M5 and M5 Pro chips at some point in September or October this year. Related Roundups: Mac Studio , Mac mini Buyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Caution) , Mac Mini (Caution) Related Forums: Mac Studio , Mac mini This article, " Apple Stops Accepting Orders for Some Mac Mini and Mac Studio Models " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
