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Apple MacBook Pro (2021): M1 Pro, 14" Liquid Retina XDR, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

$1,599

$1,999

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Best Buy has Apple 14" MacBook Pro Laptop (2021 Model) on sale for $1,599. Shipping is free.Thanks to Community Member PharmDao for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Apple M1 Pro Chip 8-Core Processor
  • 14.2" 3024x1964 Liquid Retina XDR Display
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • 16GB RAM
  • Apple M1 Pro 14-Core GPU
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
  • 1080p FaceTime HD Camera
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard w/ Touch ID
  • Ports:
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Ports w/ support for Charging
    • 1x SDXC
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack
    • 1x MagSafe 3

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Update: This popular deal is still available

Best Buy has Apple 14" MacBook Pro Laptop (2021 Model) on sale for $1,599. Shipping is free.Thanks to Community Member PharmDao for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Apple M1 Pro Chip 8-Core Processor
  • 14.2" 3024x1964 Liquid Retina XDR Display
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • 16GB RAM
  • Apple M1 Pro 14-Core GPU
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
  • 1080p FaceTime HD Camera
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard w/ Touch ID
  • Ports:
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Ports w/ support for Charging
    • 1x SDXC
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack
    • 1x MagSafe 3

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Sep 19, 2022 11:10 PM
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remaindersSep 19, 2022 11:10 PM
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Quote from dclive :
Based on what exactly? Who says it crashes and is a common issue?

No app should be able to crash a modern OS. If it can there is a fundamental problem that must be addressed by app and OS vendor.
Spoke with Apple and they told me to uninstall and reinstall the client downloading it on Safari, not Firefox. Appears to fix the lagginess. Hope it fixes the crashing issues.

I also think I should get Apple Care too.
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Sep 20, 2022 1:47 AM
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TreasureHunter208Sep 20, 2022 1:47 AM
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I ordered this today. Damn good deal. Reviews are off the charts. I've been wanting a MacBook for a while so I can run Windows on it for work and use MacOS after work for music. Comparing i7 vs this M1 Pro is a no brainer and I don't want to dump a bunch of cash for an i9 right now. This will be my first Mac.
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Sep 20, 2022 12:41 PM
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dcliveSep 20, 2022 12:41 PM
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Quote from remainders :
Spoke with Apple and they told me to uninstall and reinstall the client downloading it on Safari, not Firefox. Appears to fix the lagginess. Hope it fixes the crashing issues.

I also think I should get Apple Care too.
This has gone into the realm of just silly at this point.

Battlenet (that's the client) behavior won't change one iota if you download it via Safari rather than Firefox. The DMG file doesn't care how you download it; if the download is successful and the DMG mounts to allow you to copy Battlenet to your /Applications folder, that's all that matters.

Battlenet changes also shouldn't change or impact how Starcraft (Remastered) version crashes your machine, unless you missed an update / fix to Starcraft (Remastered) by, say, not using Battlenet (but then you'd not be able to open SC (R)). But that's something Blizzard would be able to help you with.

This all sounds like you are guessing at problems. I suggest you get past Apple first level support and find someone who can analyze the crash, if, in fact, the machine is actually crashing. Contrast that with the application crashing (which is something Blizzard would need to troubleshoot). Which is actually happening?

AppleCare is always a reasonable choice if you don't buy via Costco and with Costco's credit card. I did so, so I'm covered for four years, "free" (assuming I'd keep paying for Costco's membership anyway, which certainly isn't free.)
Sep 21, 2022 7:09 PM
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remaindersSep 21, 2022 7:09 PM
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Quote from dclive :
This has gone into the realm of just silly at this point.

Battlenet (that's the client) behavior won't change one iota if you download it via Safari rather than Firefox. The DMG file doesn't care how you download it; if the download is successful and the DMG mounts to allow you to copy Battlenet to your /Applications folder, that's all that matters.

Battlenet changes also shouldn't change or impact how Starcraft (Remastered) version crashes your machine, unless you missed an update / fix to Starcraft (Remastered) by, say, not using Battlenet (but then you'd not be able to open SC (R)). But that's something Blizzard would be able to help you with.

This all sounds like you are guessing at problems. I suggest you get past Apple first level support and find someone who can analyze the crash, if, in fact, the machine is actually crashing. Contrast that with the application crashing (which is something Blizzard would need to troubleshoot). Which is actually happening?

AppleCare is always a reasonable choice if you don't buy via Costco and with Costco's credit card. I did so, so I'm covered for four years, "free" (assuming I'd keep paying for Costco's membership anyway, which certainly isn't free.)
I know, right? Seems silly.

However, uninstalling and reinstalling appears to solve the lagginess when booting up SC and joining Battle.net. I haven't had a crash or reboot either since doing what he suggested.

I'm happy so far with the MBP aside from this issue.

I purchased it with Costco Citi credit card.. that's why I went this route vs. Best Buy.
There's loss and theft coverage.
And accidental spills or drops for Apple Care.
I believe that's a good investment to purchase AC. Similar to insurance. Thanks for the help!
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Sep 22, 2022 6:13 AM
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golfgalSep 22, 2022 6:13 AM
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Just wait until Black Friday!
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Sep 22, 2022 2:05 PM
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nartana1Sep 22, 2022 2:05 PM
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This model is perfect in almost every way, for me, except for the well-documented shortcomings with USB transfer speeds [9to5mac.com]. It appears that every M1/M2 variant MacBook is incapable of achieving spec'd 10gps USB speeds. I recently bought a M2 Air in hopes it resolved the 20-50 percent slower-than-spec USB transfer speeds. It didn't. Returned it a few days ago.

I started a thread on the /MacBook subreddi [reddit.com]t, asking if any M1 Pro MacBook users were able to achieve spec'd 10gbps USB speeds. No joy. Several of us tested M1/M2 models against 2018-2019 MacBook Pro models: the Intel-based machines achieve 10gbps USB speeds consistently. Meanwhile, the M1/M2 Macbook models are consistently 20-50 percent slower.

My use-case is probably unique (USB transfer speeds are critical, as I transfer large video files 'in the field') but still, specs are specs. My workflow doesn't change and I get 20-50 percent better transfer speeds on every other machine I own (2018 MBP, 2020 PC Desktop, etc.) Thunderbolt docks can achieve the USB speeds at spec, but I can't find any bus-powered TB docks with USB-C ports (I don't have access to power outlets in the field.) Also, I am conflicted about spending another $200-$300 for a dock, after spending $1,700 on a MacBook Pro. Its USB 3.1 Gen2 ports should achieve real-world USB 3.1 Gen2 speeds of 10gbps, like every other (older, less powerful) machine that I use. IMO.
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Sep 23, 2022 4:00 PM
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remaindersSep 23, 2022 4:00 PM
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It crashed again while playing SC. I'm replacing this.
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Sep 23, 2022 5:19 PM
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cldmelloSep 23, 2022 5:19 PM
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Wow! These are some deep discounts from Apple. It seems like the M1 hype is finally fading.
Sep 23, 2022 5:33 PM
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305dicemoneySep 23, 2022 5:33 PM
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being a pro with on 512 GB of storage😖
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Sep 23, 2022 5:38 PM
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KumquatsSep 23, 2022 5:38 PM
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PSA, if you have a Costco Executive membership, you'll get 2% cash back. I'm also stacking with the BofA Customized Cash Rewards card with the 3% category (and 75% Platinum Honors Bonus) set to Online Shopping, effectively making it 5.25% CB from CC and 7.25% in total CB). Basically offsets tax in my state.

Of course this depends on a number of factors, but just wanted to put that out there!

Alternatively, you could get 5% back from Best Buy via Discover PayPal ($1500 quarterly max) or US Bank Cash+ set to electronics purchases. I also have some BB offers from Amex, but YMMV.
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Sep 23, 2022 5:39 PM
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YuxiangGSep 23, 2022 5:39 PM
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My first Mac! Arrived this week.
Sep 23, 2022 5:42 PM
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Undefined.nullSep 23, 2022 5:42 PM
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When I clicked on this and then switched from 14 inch to 16 switch to one terabyte for $2099.

I thought that was the sale price for the 512 GB . But that's what it is showing in app for me fwiw
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Sep 23, 2022 5:56 PM
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94c107ea-869c-45a5-becd-c6b552Sep 23, 2022 5:56 PM
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Quote from calvol :
I don't even see the point of buying a MacBook anymore since Win10/11 is much better for productivity and gaming and Intel/AMD are putting out good numbers with Alder Lake and Ryzen. Hard pass on this-- keeping my old 2010 MBA Core2Duo just to say I have a Mac, and building a Zen 4 gamer next month.
I primarily come to these threads to see people like you rationalize not buying something that nobody asked to know or really cares about. The 2010 MBA part was icing on cake, ty.
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Sep 23, 2022 6:02 PM
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magbarnSep 23, 2022 6:02 PM
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Quote from nartana1 :
This model is perfect in almost every way, for me, except for the well-documented shortcomings with USB transfer speeds [9to5mac.com]. It appears that every M1/M2 variant MacBook is incapable of achieving spec'd 10gps USB speeds. I recently bought a M2 Air in hopes it resolved the 20-50 percent slower-than-spec USB transfer speeds. It didn't. Returned it a few days ago.

I started a thread on the /MacBook subreddi [reddit.com]t, asking if any M1 Pro MacBook users were able to achieve spec'd 10gbps USB speeds. No joy. Several of us tested M1/M2 models against 2018-2019 MacBook Pro models: the Intel-based machines achieve 10gbps USB speeds consistently. Meanwhile, the M1/M2 Macbook models are consistently 20-50 percent slower.

My use-case is probably unique (USB transfer speeds are critical, as I transfer large video files 'in the field') but still, specs are specs. My workflow doesn't change and I get 20-50 percent better transfer speeds on every other machine I own (2018 MBP, 2020 PC Desktop, etc.) Thunderbolt docks can achieve the USB speeds at spec, but I can't find any bus-powered TB docks with USB-C ports (I don't have access to power outlets in the field.) Also, I am conflicted about spending another $200-$300 for a dock, after spending $1,700 on a MacBook Pro. Its USB 3.1 Gen2 ports should achieve real-world USB 3.1 Gen2 speeds of 10gbps, like every other (older, less powerful) machine that I use. IMO.
The Apple silicon chips have pretty poor I/O compared to their Intel predecessors.
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Sep 23, 2022 6:23 PM
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KensicSep 23, 2022 6:23 PM
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Tax killed the deal
tax kills everyone
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