Apple is reportedly planning to launch a third-party lock adapter for the Mac Studio to deter thieves from its pricey new computing machine.
Apple is reportedly developing a locking accessory for the Mac Studio that will let users physically secure their pricey computing machine. This isn’t the first time Apple has worked on an anti-theft accessory for its computers. The company continues to sell a $49 Mac Pro Security Lock Adapter for its “trash can” Mac Pro.
The lock adapter for the Mac Pro relies on a Kensington or third-party lock to keep the machine secure. No specialized tools are required to use it, and it has been designed to prevent damage to the machine’s innards. Aside from keeping the Mac Pro secure, the lock adapter also keeps a bad actor from accessing the internal components by locking the shell in its place.
Now, a new report claims that Apple plans to launch a similar accessory for the Mac Studio which made its debut in March 2022. Citing an internal memo, MacRumors reports that Apple is prepping to launch a “lock adapter” for the Mac Studio that will let users keep the device “physically secure without modifying or damaging” it. There is no word on the release date, pricing, or availability as of now. Interestingly, the Mac Studio has a hole at the bottom that many assumed had been created for some sort of a locking system. However, Apple hasn’t officially said anything about it so far.
An Expensive Investment
Making a locking adapter or a similar gadget for the Mac Studio makes sense since it’s a rather compact machine that is designed to sit on a table and can be easily carried away. Securing it to the table via a locking system will definitely give buyers some peace of mind. After all, it’s not a cheap machine. The Mac Studio starts at $1,999 for its base configuration with the M1 Max processor inside. The more powerful version that comes armed with the 20-core M1 Ultra chip starts at $3,999. The top-tier Mac Studio configuration that offers an impressive 64 GPU cores, 128GB of RAM soldered to the motherboard, and 8TB of SSD storage will set buyers back by a steep $7,999.
Unlike the Mac Pro which used the lock adapter to secure it in place and prevent anyone from getting past its cylindrical shell, the Mac Studio already has the second problem solved. As highlighted by multiple tech experts, the Mac Studio doesn’t appear to have a consumer-friendly system for accessing its internal components. There are no visible screws anywhere on the boxy profile, and it appears that repairs will only be possible by removing the circular rubber shell at the bottom. The engineering doesn’t come as a surprise, as Apple appears to have blocked the possibilities of an internal hardware upgrade from the get-go, and the only way to get more RAM or storage for the Mac Studio is at the configuration stage while buying one.
Source: MacRumors
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