Apple recently updated its online store with a new ordering process for Macs, including the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro.There used to be a handful of standard configurations available for each Mac, but now you must configure a Mac entirely from scratch on a feature-by-feature basis.In other words, ordering a new Mac now works much like ordering an iPad.
This change was spotted by and the French blog , among others.On the MacBook Pro ordering page, for example, you start by choosing a 14-inch or 16-inch display and a color.Next, you have the option to upgrade to a nano-texture display.
Then, you choose from the list of M-series chips and core counts that are available for the MacBook Pro size that you selected.Finally, you can customize the amount of RAM and SSD storage, choose a power adapter, and choose a keyboard language.Before, there were some preconfigured models available, and you could proceed to upgrade certain specs after selecting one.
Now, it is entirely à la carte.Unfortunately, the MacBook Pro still cannot be configured with an M5 Pro or M5 Max chip, as the wait continues for new models.Hopefully that changes soon!
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