New MBP in-store purchase?

[Christopher Kim]

There was plenty of stock at nearby Apple store here in Los Angeles for all the base models except the highest 16". So:
- 14" M1 Pro 8/14-core, 16gb/512gb
- 14" M1 Pro 10/16-core, 16gb/1TB
- 16" M1 Pro 10/16-core, 16gb/512gb
- 16" M1 Pro 10/16-core, 16gb/1TB
- Did not have the 16" M1 Max 10/32-core, 32gb/1TB

I asked one of the salespeople to show me what else was in stock, and the only BTO configs they had were:
- 14" M1 Max 10/32-core, 64gb/2TB

Unfortunately, they didn't have any of the 14" or 16" models with 32gb memory, so I'm going to have to wait for my pre-order (hopefully end of this week / early next).

 

[StoneCold X]

My order at Best Buy in Maryland has shown available for pick up today since this morning, but nothing has changed. I went by while I was out to see what was going on and was told they are still on the truck. I don’t know how long it takes to unload a truck from Best Buy but I wouldn’t mind using the device today if it is in fact there.

Which Best Buy? I got the email last night that said my pre-order was ready for pickup

However I cancelled the order this morning because I was able to get a loaded 14" from Apple directly

 

[StoneCold X]

Picked up my M1 Pro 14”.

Here is a comparison between the 13,14 & 16

I picked up a 14" Pro Max w/ 32 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD for Apple Store in Maryland this morning in addition to the 16" Pro Max I had pre-ordered

Trying to decide if I want the size of the 16" or the specs of the 14". Your picture really shows off the size difference.

 

[GP-SE]

I was able to pickup a mid spec 16" today at my local Apple store. I can finally retire my mid spec 15" 2014 model.

 

[GrindedDown]

Scored the base 16 M1 max today here in Las Vegas. I was up at 5 am to order. By 8, two of the 4 stores were OOS. By noon it was gone. I imagine they will be getting at least moderate levels of shipments to stores on a weekly basis.