The Mac Studio is Apple’s ultimate performance computer, but this year’s model came with a twist: It’s equipped with either an M4 Max or an M3 Ultra processor. The latter might seem like a step backward,

This is the kind of computer that can’t be reviewed in a matter of days, so we’re just getting started.

Along with the MacBook Airs launched alongside the Studio, preorders start today and begin shipping March 12. Entry-configuration pricing remains the same, starting at $1,999, although the base (M4 Max) configuration has a bit more memory (36GB vs. 32GB). The Ultra's based memory is 96GB and maxes out at a nice 512GB.