Apple is also expected to release M5 Max and M5 Ultra versions of the Mac Studio later in 2026, though no release window has been confirmed. Whether the 512GB tier returns with that update will depend on whether DRAM supply conditions improve enough to make high-density memory available at scale, but that’s not looking likely.
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helper800 Rumor has it that each Apple Studio device now comes with a can of caviar. Reply
DougMcC This is 100% stock build up for m5 release. They don't want to waste any premium memory parts on a device that will have to be sold at a massive discount the day the m5 studio ships. Reply
araghur12 DougMcC said: This is 100% stock build up for m5 release. They don't want to waste any premium memory parts on a device that will have to be sold at a massive discount the day the m5 studio ships. A "massive discount" for Apple usually is -150€ 😂 Reply
DougMcC araghur12 said: A "massive discount" for Apple usually is -150€ 😂 Only on their website. They do most of their rubbish sales through 3rd parties now, who have much deeper discounts. Reply
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