Best Buy Apple MacBook Pro sale: $150-200 off + $20 "savings code" w/ store pickup -- MBP starts at $1049

What is this "20% Savings Code" you speak of?

EDIT er, $20 savings code

Add in that $20 off, reward points, 18 months no interest and it's not too bad overall...

I still wish I bit on the Amazon BF deal for $962 this seems still too high for me. Any thoughts from other on buying advice?

At least have it at $999 from Fry's again, then I'll bite.

Quote from Jaxattaxs7 : I still wish I bit on the Amazon BF deal for $962 this seems still too high for me. Any thoughts from other on buying advice?

Frys.com sometimes or watch the Amazon warehouse.

Thanks for the advice I am thinking of pulling the trigger on this model this seems like a great buy to me if I want a computer to last me again another six years like my mbp gen 1 has done. Any thoughts on this build?
Apple® - MacBook Pro® with Retina Display - 15.4" Display - 8GB Memory - 256GB Flash Storage for $2k



http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Apple%26%23174%3B+-+MacBook+Pro%AE+with+Retina+Display+-+15.4%22+Display+-+8GB+Memory+-+256GB+Flash+Storage/5430514.p?id=1218646126928&skuId=5430514&st=Macbook_Pros_On_Sale&cp=1&lp=6

what is the $20 savings code?

Quote from Weekendballguy : what is the $20 savings code?

It appears to be their usual 'do store pickup, get a coupon code for a future purchase' type of deal since their main winter doorbusters page says you have to do store pickup for the $20 savings code.

Does the basic MBP at $1049 have enough power (i5, 4gb, intergrated video) have enough power for everyday computing (web, farmville, etc) and some photo editing? What about in 3-4 years, is it worth upgrading to be more future proof? Fells weird to ask if a $1000+ computer has enough power being more of a pc guy. Thanks.

Quote from Jaxattaxs7 : Thanks for the advice I am thinking of pulling the trigger on this model this seems like a great buy to me if I want a computer to last me again another six years like my mbp gen 1 has done. Any thoughts on this build? Apple® - MacBook Pro® with Retina Display - 15.4" Display - 8GB Memory - 256GB Flash Storage for $2k http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Apple%26%23174%3B+-+MacBook+Pro%AE+with+Retina+Display+-+15.4%22+Display+-+8GB+Memory+-+256GB+Flash+Storage/5430514.p?id=1218646126928&skuId=5430514&st=Macbook_Pros_On_Sale&cp=1&lp=6

Been using this model for about a week now...it is light, thin, fast, powerful and the screen is absolutely stunning. I got mine from an Amazon reseller for 1799, brand new! I would look around online a bit for a better deal, but at 1999 it's still worth it.

Don't forget the Open Box items as well. May be able to get another $150 with this sale and there is a 10% off coupon out there as well. This was discussed last week when the MB Air was on sale. YMMV.

Quote from rolfeskj : Does the basic MBP at $1049 have enough power (i5, 4gb, intergrated video) have enough power for everyday computing (web, farmville, etc) and some photo editing? What about in 3-4 years, is it worth upgrading to be more future proof? Fells weird to ask if a $1000+ computer has enough power being more of a pc guy. Thanks.

I would say yes with minor modifications. I used to own this model and upgraded it to 8GB memory and an SSD. If you can get a good deal on a SSD and change it out, it would last at least 4 years. The base model as is, is good but I wouldn't count on it four years from now.

Quote from rolfeskj : Does the basic MBP at $1049 have enough power (i5, 4gb, intergrated video) have enough power for everyday computing (web, farmville, etc) and some photo editing? What about in 3-4 years, is it worth upgrading to be more future proof? Fells weird to ask if a $1000+ computer has enough power being more of a pc guy. Thanks.

The short answer is yes. My wife is still happy as a clam with her 2009 MB and that gets daily use of the sort you describe. I upgraded hers from 2GB to 4GB which made a substantial difference. Of course this model is IB Core i5 (vs Core 2 duo) and with a faster bus. You may want to consider memory & SSD upgrades in the future but if you're happy with the way it performs out-of-the-box then that satisfaction will most likely continue.