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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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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 11:50 PM
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vfxDec 10, 2021 11:50 PM
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Get this if you can find one for $700/$800. It is still capable machine. Currently running Monterey on it. It runs fine with some other apps. You probably don't want things less than 512GB. Memory is good to have 16GB. I'd get this over M1 model since M1 can only do 1 x external monitor. That is a deal breaker for me. Not sure you care but I need a min of 2 x external monitors.
Dec 10, 2021 11:52 PM
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7minutessoberDec 10, 2021 11:52 PM
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Quote from Hat-Trick :
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" ??
You do realize slickdeals has a word filter, right genius?
Dec 10, 2021 11:52 PM
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LivelyBuffalo4235Dec 10, 2021 11:52 PM
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Good deal
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Dec 10, 2021 11:57 PM
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HE1Dec 10, 2021 11:57 PM
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Quote from Gotchaforce :
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)
Yeah, my deal still better :-p
Dec 11, 2021 12:11 AM
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VjXBSpartaDec 11, 2021 12:11 AM
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Quote from HE1 :
I got the MBA M1 8gb ram 512gb ssd 8-core C/GPU $850 cash :-)
How did you get for 850? I am looking for one.
Dec 11, 2021 12:14 AM
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GotchaforceDec 11, 2021 12:14 AM
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Quote from HE1 :
Yeah, my deal still better :-p
sorry didnt know we were in a "deal battle" i was just explaining that im fully aware that theres cheaper configurations of a macbook air m1 than $1240, i literally have one, the problem is if someone wants 16gb and 512ssd then you need to spend $1240 (unless you can magically transmute 512 ssd into 16gb of ram.. which is impossible)

now that i think about it as soon as my m1 saved me 7 hours of time in my salaried job it paid for itself--which should always be the goal. spending $100 for an additional 256gb ssd would mean nothing for my productivity as i work off the cloud and would have been a complete waste of my money. (the reason i paid out of pocket is my work 15" fully loaded macbook technically "works" but was overheating like crazy with google hangouts and design software at the same time)

so a huge productivity boost is the main reason i pull trigger on things, i dont like to spend my salary on bad investments. its making it hard to pull the trigger on a newer m1 with 16gb when i got such a high ROI on jumping to an m1 in the first place. ill save a measely 5 minutes per day by jumping to 16gb so thats a long time to start making returns on that investment and gives me pause.
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Dec 11, 2021 12:19 AM
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Quote from xxbboyerxx :
My parents are asking for a new MacBook, they are using a 2012 MacBook Pro. They are pretty basic people. Just want to be able to video chat and play videos. Nothing heavy duty. With that in mind, this is a perfectly capable laptop right? Tech won't be too old for those things they want to do for years to come?
M1 MacBook is still cheaper. Can get one for 800-900 now on sale
Dec 11, 2021 12:40 AM
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DradingoDec 11, 2021 12:40 AM
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Does this one have the fixed keyboard or no? I don't think it can be recommended at any price with the terrible keyboard it had from 2016 to 2019
Dec 11, 2021 12:49 AM
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BlueTree317Dec 11, 2021 12:49 AM
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No wonders these are marked down so much. In itself it suggest go for M1 Mac, not this.
Dec 11, 2021 12:50 AM
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chilizzleDec 11, 2021 12:50 AM
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Quote from TheRealK12 :
It's pretty straightforward. I also build computers for people, you don't have to buy a windows key at all if you don't care about the background image. This only applies to windows 10 and beyond though.

Thus, free windows is cheaper than a 3-4 dollar key, that's my point
You're both wankers. It's not 3-4 dollars, and it's not just the background.
Yes, I use the unregistered version and deal with the pretty minor restrictions of being unregistered. No need to misrepresent the facts, you're not making money off this.
It's more in the $25 range, and it's more invasive than background screen - but not extremely invasive. Slickdeals is for deals, not tech advice... google it instead of reading fanboy posts.
Dec 11, 2021 1:29 AM
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axd1152Dec 11, 2021 1:29 AM
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This is a great deal for people who need bootcamp. No m1 can do that. Period.
Dec 11, 2021 1:35 AM
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HE1Dec 11, 2021 1:35 AM
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Quote from vijayanand412 :
How did you get for 850? I am looking for one.
Think outside the box. Brand new factory sealed on Marketplace Wink even full warranty
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audioCloverDec 11, 2021 2:19 AM
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Amazon has the M1 model for $150 more. There is no reason to not go that route.
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Quote from audioClover :
Amazon has the M1 model for $150 more. There is no reason to not go that route.
Amazon M1 is only 8gb RAM at the price point you mentioned.


This i5 is a good deal to support multiple monitors or running Windows in Bootcamp or VMware. M1 only supports one external.
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