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Model: Apple MacBook Pro 16", M1 Max w/10-C CPU & 32-C GPU, 32GB, 1TB, Gray, Late 2021
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It looks like Best Buy is having a 3-day sale on Apple products. Specifically, I wanted to call out the deals on the 14" and 16" M1 MacBook Pros.[bestbuy.com]
Specifically, I think the following are pretty decent deals:
if you can drop 3K on a laptop, then go for M2 Max.
If you need to debate about this, don't buy it, it ain't for you/you don't really need it
I bet that one dude who goes into every MBP thread and posts how "you can get a refurbished Dell laptop for $219" is having an absolute conniption right now
I ended up getting the 16 inch M1 Pro with the 1 TB SSD for $2099 after I got BB to price match MicroCenter close to where I live, which had it for $100 less ($2099 vs $2199). I did a simple online chat and sent them a link to MC's listing and it was done and paid for in less than 10 minutes for in store pick up. But they did ask me for my zip code to confirm that I did indeed live near MC and the store only had 1 in stock allowing them to do the actual price adjustment. They sent me a link to make the discounted purchase.
I was surprised they actually let me pick up 30 miles away at a BB that was tax free further saving me another $131. Being that I'm also a Totaltech member, I also got Applecare+ included for 2 years and using my BB Rewards Card got me another $105 that I can use in a future purchase.
>>>So $2199 - $100 MC Price Match - $105 Rewards = $1994 plus $256 in Applecare+ Value on top if you have a paid Totaltech Membership. Also, no tax in my specific situation as I live on the border of a tax free state.
So if you have a MicroCenter near you, check to see if they have stock of these above models and BB will match the price for you.
Edit: I just went and looked at Apple Refurbs and the prices at BB are within about $100 of what Apple are selling their refurbished units (New Case and Battery) for. I'd gladly pay the small difference for a NEW unit knowing that I am the first person to handle the device after it left the factory. But if you're on a tight budget, Apple Refurbs are also an amazing option.
if you can drop 3K on a laptop, then go for M2 Max.
If you need to debate about this, don't buy it, it ain't for you/you don't really need it
Even as an average user, there are times when I do wish I had 32 Gbs of RAM. My 40 tabs of Google Chrome makes me use Swap Memory all the time on my M1 Pro 2021 Macbook.
I purchased this model with 32gb a few weeks ago from microcenter for much lower than this price. Really good laptop with really good battery life, i have an external 17 inch monitor thats used with it. The performance is better than people think. I would recommend it if you can get it for lower by 300 or more.
I purchased this model with 32gb a few weeks ago from microcenter for much lower than this price. Really good laptop with really good battery life, i have an external 17 inch monitor thats used with it. The performance is better than people think. I would recommend it if you can get it for lower by 300 or more.
I hope you mean 27inch monitor 😁 The only 17inch monitor I ever owned was CRT
For anybody on the fence between this and 14" and M1 vs M2. if your eyes could use the help, go big. Especially with the notch taking away from vertical real estate screen height.
M1 is VERY powerful with excellent thermals on the 16" even for high end productivity, and you'll be hard pressed to get the fan to switch on. I'd get the M1 then wait to replace it with the touch screen MBP (hopefully without notch island).
Even as an average user, there are times when I do wish I had 32 Gbs of RAM. My 40 tabs of Google Chrome makes me use Swap Memory all the time on my M1 Pro 2021 Macbook.
I was able to get BB to price match microcenter in Houston and then no problem telling them the store I wanted to pickup was in DFW. They even offered to ship to store if it wasn't in stock.
I ended up getting the 16 inch M1 Pro with the 1 TB SSD for $2099 after I got BB to price match MicroCenter close to where I live, which had it for $100 less ($2099 vs $2199). I did a simple online chat and sent them a link to MC's listing and it was done and paid for in less than 10 minutes for in store pick up. But they did ask me for my zip code to confirm that I did indeed live near MC and the store only had 1 in stock allowing them to do the actual price adjustment. They sent me a link to make the discounted purchase.
I was surprised they actually let me pick up 30 miles away at a BB that was tax free further saving me another $131. Being that I'm also a Totaltech member, I also got Applecare+ included for 2 years and using my BB Rewards Card got me another $105 that I can use in a future purchase.
>>>So $2199 - $100 MC Price Match - $105 Rewards = $1994 plus $256 in Applecare+ Value on top if you have a paid Totaltech Membership. Also, no tax in my specific situation as I live on the border of a tax free state.
So if you have a MicroCenter near you, check to see if they have stock of these above models and BB will match the price for you.
Edit: I just went and looked at Apple Refurbs and the prices at BB are within about $100 of what Apple are selling their refurbished units (New Case and Battery) for. I'd gladly pay the small difference for a NEW unit knowing that I am the first person to handle the device after it left the factory. But if you're on a tight budget, Apple Refurbs are also an amazing option.
I've never heard of MicroCenter, is it a reputable company to deal with? Or should I price match BB even if I don't have the benefits you do there?
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Specifically, I think the following are pretty decent deals:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/prom...ro%2014%
If you need to debate about this, don't buy it, it ain't for you/you don't really need it
If you need to debate about this, don't buy it, it ain't for you/you don't really need it
I was surprised they actually let me pick up 30 miles away at a BB that was tax free further saving me another $131. Being that I'm also a Totaltech member, I also got Applecare+ included for 2 years and using my BB Rewards Card got me another $105 that I can use in a future purchase.
>>>So $2199 - $100 MC Price Match - $105 Rewards = $1994 plus $256 in Applecare+ Value on top if you have a paid Totaltech Membership. Also, no tax in my specific situation as I live on the border of a tax free state.
So if you have a MicroCenter near you, check to see if they have stock of these above models and BB will match the price for you.
Edit: I just went and looked at Apple Refurbs and the prices at BB are within about $100 of what Apple are selling their refurbished units (New Case and Battery) for. I'd gladly pay the small difference for a NEW unit knowing that I am the first person to handle the device after it left the factory. But if you're on a tight budget, Apple Refurbs are also an amazing option.
If you need to debate about this, don't buy it, it ain't for you/you don't really need it
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If you need to debate about this, don't buy it, it ain't for you/you don't really need it
M1 is VERY powerful with excellent thermals on the 16" even for high end productivity, and you'll be hard pressed to get the fan to switch on. I'd get the M1 then wait to replace it with the touch screen MBP (hopefully without notch island).
I was surprised they actually let me pick up 30 miles away at a BB that was tax free further saving me another $131. Being that I'm also a Totaltech member, I also got Applecare+ included for 2 years and using my BB Rewards Card got me another $105 that I can use in a future purchase.
>>>So $2199 - $100 MC Price Match - $105 Rewards = $1994 plus $256 in Applecare+ Value on top if you have a paid Totaltech Membership. Also, no tax in my specific situation as I live on the border of a tax free state.
So if you have a MicroCenter near you, check to see if they have stock of these above models and BB will match the price for you.
Edit: I just went and looked at Apple Refurbs and the prices at BB are within about $100 of what Apple are selling their refurbished units (New Case and Battery) for. I'd gladly pay the small difference for a NEW unit knowing that I am the first person to handle the device after it left the factory. But if you're on a tight budget, Apple Refurbs are also an amazing option.
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Only problem is there might not be one near you, in that case just get the price match.
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