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Apparently after the memory and storage shortage we are also experiencing a power supply shortage now - if you choose the base 16GB/1TB config you cant even choose any power supply as an option, guess its a use-once device now...

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There's a "Select your adapter" option right below the memory and storage options that lets you select between the 70 W and 96 W options.

In some parts of EU and the UK there's no bundled power adapter, due to regulations. Historically, Apple has offset the cost of the laptop to accommodate this. Not sure if they're doing the same here.

Do people read the parent posts people comment on.

Even if that were the case, it doesn't point to there being a power supply shortage which is the point the original commenter was making.

Do people think about the posts they read?

The power supply shortage was obviously tongue in cheek dude!

For Apple's laptop range when was the last time you could choose your power supply? Was that ever an option?

Am I missing something?

(since I'm rate limited)....

With the OP's comment "guess its a use-once device now..." I was thinking they meant power supply in the desktop sense, not the power adapter. I have no idea why a power adapter would be the thing that makes a laptop a "use-once" device.

But yes in the configuration options you can choose between two power adapters.

Apple laptops historically included a power supply. Now some models don't, and you have to buy it as a separate item.

I appreciate the frustration, but as a separate item then a user can choose any power supply on the market, rather than being stuck with one that Apple chose.

All models of Apple laptops still include a power supply, scroll down to the "What’s in the Box" section.

Not in the EU and UK.

I think the M2 Macbook Air was the first time I remember seeing an option, choosing between a 2 port charger or a single port one.

Edit: Even today if you go to the Macbook Pro config tool you get to choose between the standard 70 W or upgraded 96 W.

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