If you’ve been following our updates over the last couple of months, you’ll know that Mac desktops have been seriously constrained. This has been exclusively a desktop problem, with local AI enthusiasts cleaning out Mac Mini and Mac Studio stock. However, it seems that the MacBook’s time is coming…
MacBook Air and MacBook Pro set to be constrained
From conversations with reliable contacts in the Apple ecosystem, we have been told that stock constraints will bleed into the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro until at least September. We’ve already seen increased lead times on configured-to-order machines, so we weren’t massively surprised when we heard the news.
Why do we think they’re being constrained? Well, M-chip MacBooks are still powerful machines and highly capable of running local AI agents. In addition, recent price rises across the board show that Apple is at full stretch as it prepares to release its next wave of generational devices in the autumn. If current MacBook Air and MacBook Pro stock levels are under pressure, Apple probably won’t want to break its back to top up stores.
At this stage, the reasons are all speculation, but it’s looking highly likely that constraints are coming for these customer favourites.
Our commitment to you
If you’ve already Googled this and found nothing, we must reiterate that this is unofficial news that we have received ‘on the inside’. We would never try to scaremonger for a click, but we always promise to provide useful, effective information when we get it.
We’ve also always prided ourselves on meeting your onboarding requirements and delivering the Macs you need efficiently and on time for your evolving needs. Our advice? If you think you’re going to need equipment in four or five weeks, think about having that conversation with us now to avoid disappointment when stock has already run out.
The Lease Loop difference
When it’s time to give your Mac back at the end of your lease period, most other providers will charge you fair market value if you decide you want to retain your Mac. Naturally, they can’t tell you how much that will be at the start of your lease period because anything can happen, like inflationary pressures or Apple price rises.
Data shows that 93% of businesses decide to retain their devices at the end of their lease. That could be for several reasons – from shifted business requirements to, say, Apple stock shortages!
If you’re a Lease Loop customer, you can retain that Mac for as little as £1 + VAT at the end of the lease (when you enter into a new agreement within 30 days of your lease expiring), or enter a rolling contract with extensive, fully transparent and costed end-of-lease options. It depends on which of our solutions you signed up to. Not a Lease Loop customer? Be prepared for a considerable financial outlay.
Don’t wait to secure the equipment you need
We don’t anticipate any new Macs or upgrades to launch until October. Our intuition also tells us that there won’t be any more price rises before then, but there’s no way of telling for sure. So, if you think you’ll need more equipment in the next month or so, or your lease period is coming to an end, you know what to do.
Get in touch today and let’s see how we can help.