Preorder some configurations of the M4 iPad Professional and the lately launched pill gained’t be delivered till late Could and even early June.
Even so, there are nonetheless methods to get one on launch day, Could 15.
M4 iPad Professional variations are backordered
The 13-inch model of the M4 iPad Professional is marketed as “the thinnest Apple product ever.” It’s additionally out there in an 11-inch model, and each sizes have an OLED display reasonably than a conventional LCD. And the Apple M4 processor makes its debut within the new pill. Storage capability now begins at 256GB.
Earlier than Tuesday, there hadn’t been a brand new iPad Professional since 2022, and clearly demand piled up.
Place an order for the base model 11-inch version from the U.S. Apple retailer on-line on Friday and the supply gained’t be till between June 5 and June 12 — three weeks after launch day. That’s true for each silver and area black shade choices.
Preorder the base model 13-inch version in silver from the U.S. Apple retailer on-line on Friday and the supply window is Could 22 to Could 24. For the space black option, the supply gained’t be till between Could 29 and June 5.
There are alternatives for faster supply
Luckily, these desperate to get their palms on the M4 iPad Professional have choices moreover ready further weeks.
A test by Cult of Mac discovered the backordered variants nonetheless out there for pickup at Apple shops on launch day, Could 15. It’s an excellent choice for anybody who lives close to certainly one of these retail areas.
Alternatively, upgrading the configuration hastens supply. Order a mannequin with 512GB of storage and it’ll arrive in your doorstep on Could 15. In fact, that provides $200 to the worth.
Get out your pockets
The 11-inch M4 iPad Professional begins at $999, whereas the 13-inch mannequin begins at $1,299. These are worth will increase over the earlier variations, however these aren’t as excessive as some had predicted for OLED tablets.
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A redesigned Magic Keyboard and new Apple Pencil Pro are additionally out there for preorder, and can begin reaching prospects Could 15.