Trade-ins for Mac Studio set to start on June 5

A new Mac Studio and MacBook Pro and Air models may be on the way at WWDC, with trade-ins for current-gen versions expected to start on June 5.

While largely a software-focused event, and one thought to have a great focus on the Apple VR and AR headset, WWDC is often the venue for the introduction of new Macs and related technologies. With rumors of new Mac models on the way, it is said that Apple will help consumers purchase them by expanding the range of models it takes as a trade-in.

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in a Sunday tweet, Apple will be starting to take in trade-ins of the Mac Studio, the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air, and the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro from June 5th. That date is also the kick-off of WWDC itself.

Gurman adds to "read into that as you will, I'm expecting new Macs at WWDC."

Apple will start accepting trade-ins of the Mac Studio, 13-inch M2 MacBook Air and 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro on June 5th, the same day as WWDC. Read into that as you will. I'm expecting new Macs at WWDC. https://t.co/Y7SL6sOA4o
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) May 27, 2023

Current rumors has Apple preparing a 15-inch MacBook Air and an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro, while desktop candidates include the Mac Studio, a refreshed 24-inch iMac, and the New Mac Pro.

72 Comments

mobird 758 comments · 20 Years

About 1 year ago

If there is a M3 Studio, I am all in!
Space Gray would be a nice addition as well.

timmillea 248 comments · 16 Years

The Mac Studio is a design monstrosity and should never have been produced by Apple. I agree that it was probably an interim product before the Apple Silicon Mac Pro could be released. Even so, it was a terrible mistake, tarnishing the design credentials of a design-focussed brand.

A 15" MacBook Air, if true, would be a further dilution of the brand. The MBA is a small and light laptop that fits in an envelope.

Since Sir Jony Ive left, Apple appears to have lost its way.

There is a momentum from previous successes but any more crap from Apple will start to impact.

rob53 3312 comments · 13 Years

timmillea said:

The Mac Studio is a design monstrosity and should never have been produced by Apple. I agree that it was probably an interim product before the Apple Silicon Mac Pro could be released. Even so, it was a terrible mistake, tarnishing the design credentials of a design-focussed brand.

A 15" MacBook Air, if true, would be a further dilution of the brand. The MBA is a small and light laptop that fits in an envelope.

Since Sir Jony Ive left, Apple appears to have lost its way.

There is a momentum from previous successes but any more crap from Apple will start to impact.

I disagree. If Apple does take trade-ins I’ll be watching the refurbished website for a modeling level Studio. I know the new M2 mini’s are real nice but a Studio Max or Ultra at a reasonable price should last for 10 years.

keithw 156 comments · 20 Years

If the new Mac Studio can reach the GB 6.0.3 Metal benchmark of my current iMac Pro with an eGPU, 192,834, then I'm all in.

M68000 887 comments · 7 Years

timmillea said:

The Mac Studio is a design monstrosity and should never have been produced by Apple. I agree that it was probably an interim product before the Apple Silicon Mac Pro could be released. Even so, it was a terrible mistake, tarnishing the design credentials of a design-focussed brand.

A 15" MacBook Air, if true, would be a further dilution of the brand. The MBA is a small and light laptop that fits in an envelope.

Since Sir Jony Ive left, Apple appears to have lost its way.

There is a momentum from previous successes but any more crap from Apple will start to impact.

Why don’t you like it? What makes it a monstrosity?