Like other years, Apple has published the list of the time frames within which we can order an Apple device from the company’s online store and it will arrive before December 24. Some dates at keep in mind this year due to shortages of components that wreaks havoc on the stock.
Better sooner than later
This year everything indicates that We better buy our Christmas presents earlier than usual.. It’s a recommendation that applies beyond Apple and depends a lot on the type of product, but, in any case, it’s better sooner rather than later. In the case of Apple, the dates are as follows.
If we want buy an iphone You have to do it before December 22 unless you want an iPhone 11, in which case you have to place the order before December 15. For apple watchFor Series 7 and 3 or SE, the deadline is December 22.
And we want to buy an iPad the panorama of dates varies a lot. Let’s fix the situation temporarily. If we want to buy an iPad mini, we have to place the order now, before November 15th. If we want to buy an iPad, we have to formalize the purchase before November 22. In the case of the iPad Air, we can wait until December 29.
In the meantime, if we want a 12.9-inch iPad Pro we have room until December 22, one day less if we want to apply an engraving. Finally, if we want to get our hands on an 11-inch iPad Pro We must make the purchase by December 7th.
On Mac, the situation is similar. Due to the high demand, if we want one of the new 14 or 16 inch MacBook Pros, we have to buy it before November 29th. For the iMac M1, we can wait until December 7th. If we decide on a 13-inch MacBook Pro or a MacBook Air, the deadline is December 17, while if we decide on a Mac mini or a 27-inch iMac, the only Mac with Intel on the list, we can wait until December 22. .
For AirPodsLet’s talk about AirPods Max, AirPods Pro, AirPods 3 or AirPods 2, the limit to place the order is December 22, one day less if you want a personalized engraving. The same thing happens in the event that we want to buy a HomePod mini.
As for the Apple TV We see that in its HD model we can wait until December 22, while its 4K model requires a purchase before November 29. And finally, there is the AirTag, which can be purchased until December 7.
It is clear that the demand and the available stock mean that these dates vary enormously. Let’s also keep in mind that, as Apple remembers, there can be last minute changes, so if we already have a clear idea of what we want, it’s best to go to the store as soon as possible.