Wait times for some MacBooks and desktops Macs stretch into August. Apple manufacturer Quanta Computer simply can’t assemble enough units to meet demand, as its workers revolt at lengthy COVID-19 lockdowns.
The delays caused by the lockdowns, enforced by the Chinese government in an attempt to control the spread of COVID-19, are not just irritating to customers, though. Apple predicts the problem will mean an $8 billion hit to its revenue.
COVID-19 lockdowns leave customers waiting for MacBooks
Some of Apple’s hottest Macs are also its hardest to find. Consumers looking for the many configurations of the 2021 MacBook Pro, Mac Studio or Studio Display are looking at waits that stretch out months.
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