Doesn’t this typically happen right before a new model refresh.

Have to imagine M5 Pro/Max is soon to be launched.

Note: this is for the M4 Max.

Came to say this as well, usually they reduce manufacturing of the old model as the new one ramps up.

No, only certain less popular configurations are backlogged. Pretty normal for that to happen.

Here's a link to a base model Macbook Pro 16" - ready to ship immediately.

https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/16-inch-space...

Pretty misleading, flagged

There is supposed to be some event "creators" were invited to from Jan 27-29 [1]. I have yet to hear anything about it.

[1]: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/23/apple-invites-creators-...

Is that the launch of the creator subscription bundle?

Add USA in title? I'm in HKG and MBPs are still available with next day shipping.

Either M5 Pro chips are finally here... or March is just the next time Apple can source any DRAM or SSD chips for the existing line!

In all seriousness, I am quite concerned for what the base model and upgrade pricing is going to be for the full M5 line, given the recent AI-driven DRAM supply apocalypse.

Not in Aus - pickup today, or delivered tomorrow.

I hope this isn’t due to memory supply issues, bad omen if it is.

I'm getting a pickup today OR Feb 10th delivery date.

M5 Pro and Max tmr.