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expiredphl308 posted Dec 10, 2021 6:54 AM

Apple Macbook Pro: 13" 2560x1600 Retina, i5-1038NG7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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Best Buy has Apple MacBook Pro 13" Laptop w/ Touch Bar (Latest Model, MWP42LL/A, Space Gray) on sale for $1099.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member phl308 for sharing this deal

Specs:
  • Intel i5-1038NG7 2GHz 4-Core Processor
  • 13.3" 2560x1600 Retina Display
  • 16GB LPDDR4X 3733MHz Memory
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • Intel Iris Plus Graphics
    • Ports:
      • Headphone Jack
      • 4x Thunderbolt 3 Ports
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0
  • 58.0 W h Li-Poly Battery
  • Mac OS

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Offer is valid through December 13, 2021 or while supplies lasts.
  • Price Research: This is a discontinued model but this sale offers $300 Off (21.42% Savings) over the price of $1399.99 for Silver color.
  • Best Buy Holiday Return Policy: Eligible for returns through January 16, 2022.
  • Warranty: Includes 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty for parts and labor
  • Reviews: This MacBook Pro is highly rated receiving 4.8 Stars out of 5 Stars based on over 2,000 Customer Reviews from Best Buy.

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Written by phl308
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Community Notes
About the Poster
Best Buy has Apple MacBook Pro 13" Laptop w/ Touch Bar (Latest Model, MWP42LL/A, Space Gray) on sale for $1099.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member phl308 for sharing this deal

Specs:
  • Intel i5-1038NG7 2GHz 4-Core Processor
  • 13.3" 2560x1600 Retina Display
  • 16GB LPDDR4X 3733MHz Memory
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • Intel Iris Plus Graphics
    • Ports:
      • Headphone Jack
      • 4x Thunderbolt 3 Ports
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0
  • 58.0 W h Li-Poly Battery
  • Mac OS

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Offer is valid through December 13, 2021 or while supplies lasts.
  • Price Research: This is a discontinued model but this sale offers $300 Off (21.42% Savings) over the price of $1399.99 for Silver color.
  • Best Buy Holiday Return Policy: Eligible for returns through January 16, 2022.
  • Warranty: Includes 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty for parts and labor
  • Reviews: This MacBook Pro is highly rated receiving 4.8 Stars out of 5 Stars based on over 2,000 Customer Reviews from Best Buy.

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gtg465x
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FYI to those comparing this to an M1 Air… this has a 25% brighter screen, twice as many ports, better speakers, a Touch Bar, a larger trackpad, and support for more external displays. The more appropriate comparison is to the 13-inch Pro with M1, which is literally the exact same computer with an M1 instead of an i5. That one with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD is $1579 in the EDU store, $1699 regular, so you will be paying at least $480 more just for the M1 with all else being equal.

I do think the M1 Air would be a better choice than this for many people, but I just wanted to make people aware of the differences and that the M1 Air is not as good in some ways.
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SlickEnW
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This is a great price but the M1 is really, really nice. If you need bootcamp or eGPU then this is for you. Otherwise the M1 is vastly superior in every way.
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snatchlax17
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I know this will get a plethora of Thumbs Down. But for those looking for an Intel Mac for various Software reasons, or to Bootcamp instead of Parallels (until the IF the Apple Processor's can be used with Bootcamp), this is a pretty good deal. It is only $100 more than the Micro Center clear out a little while back at $999.
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Dec 10, 2021 11:09 PM
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EMoneyDec 10, 2021 11:09 PM
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This is the last Intel MacBook ever. 65% of the performance of the M1 Pro 14 but at 55% of the price. This MBP13 has more than enough juice for 99% of users. Great deal!
Dec 10, 2021 11:14 PM
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HapShaughnessyDec 10, 2021 11:14 PM
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Quote from EMoney :
This is the last Intel MacBook ever. 65% of the performance of the M1 Pro 14 but at 55% of the price. This MBP13 has more than enough juice for 99% of users. Great deal!
But has the strong potential of flexgate happening. And Applecare and daily backups are a necessity (arguably for the M1 and newer, too), due to the "SSD" actually being flash storage on the logic board, unlike 2015 and older.
Dec 10, 2021 11:17 PM
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Hat-TrickDec 10, 2021 11:17 PM
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Quote from Nimsiv :
I sound ridiculous for telling someone how to get a windows key for cheap? You're ridiculous for telling someone to use a limited version of windows. And what's with all the essays? I ain't even reading all that
How do you know the keys you're buying aren't stolen? You really think you have a legitimate license with that $3 key? Basically, you're saying that you don't care where it came from or if it's legal, but are recommending people buy the same illegal keys you do?

Did you know you can get free food by walking into a store, grabbing food and run out without paying? It tastes the same as if you actually paid for it! laugh out loud

Basically, any Windows 7 or Windows 8 key will activate Windows 10. MS made that happen. If you recycle computers, surely they have old Windows 7 COA stickers on them?
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Dec 10, 2021 11:24 PM
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HE1Dec 10, 2021 11:24 PM
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Quote from Gotchaforce :
you would have to be insane to buy this. m1 air 512 ssd 16gb is $1259 on apple edu (which if you dont know is open to everyone)

its literally FIVE TIMES AS FAST and no fans
I got the MBA M1 8gb ram 512gb ssd 8-core C/GPU $850 cash :-)
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Dec 10, 2021 11:24 PM
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7minutessoberDec 10, 2021 11:24 PM
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Quote from linshaodong :
Can you tell me where I can get a windows fire free ? Thanks
You don't have to register windows. It just means you get a blue plain background.
Dec 10, 2021 11:25 PM
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SkyKing02Dec 10, 2021 11:25 PM
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Quote from Nimsiv :
You can get window key from eBay for like $3-$4…. That's the freest you can get it

can I have the link? i can't find it anymore on ebay.
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Dec 10, 2021 11:27 PM
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7minutessoberDec 10, 2021 11:27 PM
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Quote from TheRealK12 :
Would also like to throw in the ability to power multiple displays. For some reason M1 macs can't
I have 2 1440 displays Hooke to my M1 pro

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Dec 10, 2021 11:29 PM
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7minutessoberDec 10, 2021 11:29 PM
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Quote from TheRealK12 :
Dude.. you sound ridiculous. I'm just pointing out an option that provides the same functionality as any windows 10 home key except for the one cosmetic caveat that's actually free thus cheaper than "freest you'll get" option you pointed out.

You also run the risk of Microsoft revoking your license if the key is identified as grey market keys and a few I've bought with that route have not worked to begin with. It's not a 100% guaranteed route, just saying.

Not to attack your knowledge and call you a liar. You're just plain wrong bud.

Telling us you build computers as a hustle doesn't make your statement anymore true either lol
Microsoft has t revoked shit in like 40 years. Is both of you girls are pretty, stop arguing about dumb shit.
Dec 10, 2021 11:31 PM
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7minutessoberDec 10, 2021 11:31 PM
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Quote from Hat-Trick :
How do you know the keys you're buying aren't stolen? You really think you have a legitimate license with that $3 key? Basically, you're saying that you don't care where it came from or if it's legal, but are recommending people buy the same illegal keys you do?

Did you know you can get free food by walking into a store, grabbing food and run out without paying? It tastes the same as if you actually paid for it! laugh out loud

Basically, any Windows 7 or Windows 8 key will activate Windows 10. MS made that happen. If you recycle computers, surely they have old Windows 7 COA stickers on them?
Keep shilling for MS, they are after all such a fine upstanding and never having farked anyone company.
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Dec 10, 2021 11:35 PM
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AmusedPlastic6071Dec 10, 2021 11:35 PM
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Anyone runs VM's via VirtualBox on this particular i5 unit? Does it get hot with multiple VM's running? I want to get the Pro 16" but it'll be an extra ~$700 for me. Not sure if it's worth it just to get the M1 model.
Dec 10, 2021 11:35 PM
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Hat-TrickDec 10, 2021 11:35 PM
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Quote from 7minutessober :
Keep shilling for MS, they are after all such a fine upstanding and never having farked anyone company.
I'm pretty happy with them, to be honest. But curious which companies are on your list that have never "farked anyone" and are unanimously "fine and upstanding" ??
Dec 10, 2021 11:35 PM
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TheRealK12Dec 10, 2021 11:35 PM
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Quote from 7minutessober :
Keep shilling for MS, they are after all such a fine upstanding and never having farked anyone company.
Sounds like a personal problem with MS you got. No one is shilling for MS, this deal is just great for those who still want a mac but can run windows when they need to. That clearly isn't you.
Dec 10, 2021 11:36 PM
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GotchaforceDec 10, 2021 11:36 PM
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Quote from HE1 :
I got the MBA M1 8gb ram 512gb ssd 8-core C/GPU $850 cash :-)
16gb and 8gb can make or break for some (i got my 8gb 256 ssd m1 air for $750 at bestbuy i dont need 512gb i have everything on the cloud, i definitely could use 16gb)
Dec 10, 2021 11:37 PM
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TheRealK12Dec 10, 2021 11:37 PM
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Quote from AmusedPlastic6071 :
Anyone runs VM's via VirtualBox on this particular i5 unit? Does it get hot with multiple VM's running? I want to get the Pro 16" but it'll be an extra ~$700 for me. Not sure if it's worth it just to get the M1 model.
I got a similar i5 processor in a 13in 2017 model (obviously a bit older) but for that use case I'd recommend something with beefier processing power. The i5 isn't the best for VMs and the slim body makes for throttled performance pretty often

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Dec 10, 2021 11:49 PM
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schlackDec 10, 2021 11:49 PM
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Quote from linshaodong :
Can you tell me where I can get a windows fire free ? Thanks
Windows is now free, officially from MSFT. You can download it from their website. A key is no longer required to run the full OS indefinitely (though custom colors and backgrounds are disabled)

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