Launch Timeline for Macs

[kougra6541]

I have never paid attention to a Mac launch timeline before (only the phones) so i'm not exactly sure how the timeline for this launch will run. Can someone please inform me how the Mac product launch timelines typically look like based off previous year launches?

For example, based on the past years, after the announcement of the new Macs, how long does it typically take before you can pre-order and buy on both Apple's website and sites like Best Buy?

Also, how long does it typically take before stock is readily available to walk-ins?

I own a 2011 MBP, but would like to try and sell it before the new ones are launched so the value doesn't drop too much, and am trying to determine how long i might be without a computer if i sell my current one before the launch.

Any advice or suggestions are very appreciated!
Thank you in advance!

 

[Weaselboy]

https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2014/07/29Apple-Updates-MacBook-Pro-with-Retina-Display.html

As I recall most of the time they are available the day of the announcement. See this press release for the 2014 rMBP for example.

 

[kougra6541]

https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2014/07/29Apple-Updates-MacBook-Pro-with-Retina-Display.html

As I recall most of the time they are available the day of the announcement. See this press release for the 2014 rMBP for example.

But is that when they just do a quite launch with a press release? Was there a full event along with this launch like we are having next week as well?

 

[Weaselboy]

But is that when they just do a quite launch with a press release? Was there a full event along with this launch like we are having next week as well?

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2014/10/16Apple-Introduces-27-inch-iMac-with-Retina-5K-Display.html

There was an Oct. 2014 event where they announced the new iMac and that was available the same day. Like I say, just going from memory, I believe this has been true of most of the Mac announcements.

 

[kougra6541]

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2014/10/16Apple-Introduces-27-inch-iMac-with-Retina-5K-Display.html

There was an Oct. 2014 event where they announced the new iMac and that was available the same day. Like I say, just going from memory, I believe this has been true of most of the Mac announcements.

Okay thank you! Hopefully we can purchase next Thursday!
and hopefully, there isnt too much demand for this launch since it seems like its been a while for a re-fresh.

 

[Starfia]

Yes, they've been doing mostly same-day launches for Macs for ages now. With iPhones and Apple TV, I get the impression delays have to do with hype plus having to work with other companies to ship and deliver the full experience.