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The report covers Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 1TB SSD) and (M4 Max, 512GB SSD)."}},{"url":"https://www.apple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.html","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["warranty_years","warranty_service_type"],"notes":{"warranty_years":"Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for Mac, US. AppleCare and statutory rights are separate.","warranty_service_type":"US warranty lists carry-in and mail-in service. Mail-in applies when Apple finds the product eligible."}},{"url":"https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-m3-m3-pro-and-m3-max-the-most-advanced-chips-for-a-personal-computer/","kind":"press_release","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["process_node_nm"],"notes":{"process_node_nm":"M3 family chips are built with 3-nanometer process technology. Ars Technica describes M3 Ultra as two M3 Max chips joined together. 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