Retina 5K iMac configs at Retail Apple Stores

04 Nov 2014 • forums.macrumors.com

You were able to get the high end MacBook Pro at the store because there is a separate stock SKU for it - the MacBook Pro has two “stock” models, the base and the high end that all the retail stores carry. The retina iMac only has a single stock SKU - 8gb/1tb drive/2gb m290x - what we’re calling the base model. A high end stock version won’t show up at the stores in a couple days because it doesn’t exist. If you want anything that deviates from the stock specs, you’re going to have to BTO and get it delivered to you directly or an Apple store.

This seems to be true. I haven’t decide what config for myself yet, but I’m pretty sure I do not want base. (mostly cause I want a real SSD) Sadly that means no impulse buying the iMac the next time I’m at the mall. I’ve always found that much more fun then ordering one and then waiting - never been good at waiting.

I did see it just yesterday in person. It’s as beautiful as everyone tells you.