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Costco Members: Apple Mac Studio Desktop: M1 Max Chip, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD (2022)

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: New Mac Studio Desktop: Apple M1 Max Chip (MJMV3LL/A) on sale for $1499.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Bdubs760 for finding this deal.

Note: You need to be an active Costco Member and signed in to your account to purchase at sale price, otherwise non-members may purchase but are subject to a 5% surcharge.

Specs:
  • Apple M1 Max Chip
    • 10-core CPU with 8 performance cores and 2 efficiency cores
    • 24-core GPU
    • 16-core Neural Engine
    • 400GB/s memory bandwidth
  • 32GB RAM (Unified Memory)
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • Built-in speaker
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Wi-Fi (802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking) (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible)
  • macOS Monterey
  • Ports:
    • 3.5 mm headphone jack
    • HDMI port (supports multichannel audio output)
    • 4x Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
    • 2x USB-A
    • 10Gb Ethernet
    • 2x USB-C Ports (Front)
    • SDXC Card Slot (UHS-II)
  • 7.7-inch-square, 3.7-inch-tall design in silver

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this is $299 lower (16.6% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $1799 at the time of this posting.
    • This price is also $200 lower than a previous Frontpage Deal form January.
  • About this product:
    • 4.7 out of 5 stars rating at Costco based on over 75 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • You can view Costco's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Note:

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Written by Bdubs760
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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: New Mac Studio Desktop: Apple M1 Max Chip (MJMV3LL/A) on sale for $1499.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Bdubs760 for finding this deal.

Note: You need to be an active Costco Member and signed in to your account to purchase at sale price, otherwise non-members may purchase but are subject to a 5% surcharge.

Specs:
  • Apple M1 Max Chip
    • 10-core CPU with 8 performance cores and 2 efficiency cores
    • 24-core GPU
    • 16-core Neural Engine
    • 400GB/s memory bandwidth
  • 32GB RAM (Unified Memory)
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • Built-in speaker
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Wi-Fi (802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking) (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible)
  • macOS Monterey
  • Ports:
    • 3.5 mm headphone jack
    • HDMI port (supports multichannel audio output)
    • 4x Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
    • 2x USB-A
    • 10Gb Ethernet
    • 2x USB-C Ports (Front)
    • SDXC Card Slot (UHS-II)
  • 7.7-inch-square, 3.7-inch-tall design in silver

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this is $299 lower (16.6% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $1799 at the time of this posting.
    • This price is also $200 lower than a previous Frontpage Deal form January.
  • About this product:
    • 4.7 out of 5 stars rating at Costco based on over 75 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • You can view Costco's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Note:

Original Post

Written by Bdubs760

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jagerdr
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I basically agree, but with the following adds / exceptions --

We ordered one of these on this deal -- thanks OP! It should arrive tomorrow.

We have had an M1 Max Studio for about 8 months now. Our M1 Mini's with 16GB RAM just seem too slow now that we're spoiled by the Max Studio which we got for about 1700 bucks on an open box deal.

We may have shot ourselves in the foot because rumor has it that a 'space gray' pro Studio version with an M2 max or ultra or something CPU chip will be out at WWDC in June. We've played this game before and waited 6, 9, 12 months before something close to the rumored machine showed up. Plus, for our uses, we really don't need the M1 Ultra or M2 Ultra type horsepower.

On the other hand, a ~500 dollar or ~25% drop is something that doesn't usually happen with Mac pricing. It could be that Microsoft and Apple -- both of whom reported Windows OEM and Mac sales down about 20% year/year - ( in their quarters ended March 31, reported last week) are seeing a glut in desk/lap top supply and are not too eager to throw more resources into developing the category when they see more potential in AI for Microsoft and VR and phones for Apple.

Also, the M2 Mini stepped up version with similar cores and RAM and storage is about the same price as the Studio basic Max. If you accept the view that heat is the primary enemy of any electronic device, then for the same money go for the machine that should have better cooling - the Studio over the Mini.

Re M1 / M2 / M3, etc. The M2 seems to be about 20% avg. faster than the M1 for most tasks. Who is to say that the M3 will have nothing but the same rate of change, i.e., another +20% over the M2. The old rule dating back decades is that CPU performance has to approximately double before from one clock speed / core count to the next before performance increases are perceptible 'touch and feel' types of human, not software based, measurements.

Apple 'cuts you a new one' with storage upgrade pricing. We have our Studio and Mini M1' decked out with Thunderbolt drive NVME drives. They are very fast,and reliable. Plus we can swap them between machines, or take them off and let them sit on the shelf for archival backup. Unless we get into making feature length movies or something, our 512 drives serve us okay. Old stuff can be moved to one of the Thunderbolt dongle drives quickly and easily.


We could be wrong, but the above factors shaped our decision.






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Surge99
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Lol you edited your post, I have your original on my first reply to you.
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You can use a $30 USB-C to HDMI 2.1 Cable Matters adapter to get 4K120 from any M1 Mac.
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May 7, 2023 11:01 AM
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init0May 7, 2023 11:01 AM
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Quote from sk79 View quoted comment :
Hey there, was curious if you're running the audio machine with Logic or PT or something else? Which interface are you using, and have you seen any hiccups at all? My old Mac Pro has been updated but I'm getting the itch. If you can drop some knowledge on the video setup/workflow too, that'd be super appreciated.

We did get my wife a new MBP, so I hear you on the hub and external drives, just curious what you're using these for and if you foresee any need to upgrade anytime soon! Thanks a bunch ahead of time!m

edit: also was only asking about your interface to see if it's DSP/UA and how this handles loads of plugins if you're using them, thanks again.
- Logic
- UAD
- CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub

MacOS with native M1 code is just a whole new level of efficiency.
Last edited by init0 May 17, 2023 at 08:40 AM.
May 7, 2023 11:40 AM
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yodayodaMay 7, 2023 11:40 AM
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Quote from chrishatch1973 View quoted comment :
Non members can purchase but at a 5% premium, correct?
$60 membership is less than 5% of $1500 ($150).
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May 7, 2023 12:08 PM
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AturdidoMay 7, 2023 12:08 PM
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Quote from BeigeTerrier4082 View quoted comment :
I would rather say it's an ideal storage. The higher storage you keep on your laptop or phone, more proportionate junk you create being lazy to delete duplicate or unwanted data, that replicates multiple times on backup disks and added time to restore. Ultimately it keeps on increasing demand for higher and higher backup storage needs. With 1 TB Internal storage, you would need at least 6-8 TB Backup Disk

Lesser internal storage will keep you motivated to delete junk/duplicate data regularly.
I agree with you but extremely disagree at the same time, It's healthier to have much free space on the SSD for longevity and wear.
May 7, 2023 12:37 PM
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NattefrostMay 7, 2023 12:37 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-24_4-pkVwk

M2 Pro Mac mini vs M1 Max Mac Studio
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May 7, 2023 1:25 PM
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chrishatch1973May 7, 2023 1:25 PM
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Quote from yodayoda View quoted comment :
$60 membership is less than 5% of $1500 ($150).
5% of $1500 is $75
Last edited by chrishatch1973 May 7, 2023 at 06:57 AM.
May 7, 2023 1:54 PM
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farcraw98May 7, 2023 1:54 PM
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Quote from chrishatch1973 View quoted comment :
15% of $1500 is $75
Eh? Learn to math?

10% is $150 + 5% ($75) = $225
May 7, 2023 1:58 PM
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chrishatch1973May 7, 2023 1:58 PM
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Quote from farcraw98 View quoted comment :
Eh? Learn to math?

10% is $150 + 5% ($75) = $225
Oops. Edited

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May 7, 2023 2:20 PM
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AmusedPlastic6071May 7, 2023 2:20 PM
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Can I install a 4TB NVMe SSD in it to expand storage?
May 7, 2023 2:35 PM
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SociableMeat170May 7, 2023 2:35 PM
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Quote from IntelligentPerson View quoted comment :
i honestly wouldn't put my chips on this computer as a long term system due to it being a gen 1 machine and the fact that m3 is likely going to be the biggest update in apple silicon history until the next major breakthrough. an M3 Max is likely going to be faster than an M1 Ultra. if you need a mac for the time being, just get the cheapest M2 mac mini and then slap on an external HDD for extended storage and wait it out for the Mac Studio w/ M3 Max
Is this Mac Studio with M3 Max going to cost $1500?

Something tells me that it isn't. In which case your whole post is pointless.
May 7, 2023 2:42 PM
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containerMay 7, 2023 2:42 PM
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Quote from Elon69 View quoted comment :
That's why there are people who will experience the great new things vs ones forever waiting for the one coming around the corner and never experienced anything

-guy who bought m1 mini, m1 air, and mpro14 and macstudio, m2 air all at launch cuz I don't mind paying up for shiny new things. My m1 pro spec machines are so under utilized I didn't upgrade to M2 pro but I will get m3 when it's finally available.

I just sell my gear whenever I upgrade for a small loss but it's like renting the mac for a low cost.
If that's what you care about then great. Just don't pretend like you can't do your job (or watch YouTube videos, whatever it is you do with your shiny new machine) on a discontinued model.
May 7, 2023 2:55 PM
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azentropyMay 7, 2023 2:55 PM
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Great deal. Probably would have jumped on this but did get the Mac mini M2 Pro a couple of weeks ago for $1050. Even that is overkill for what I'll use it for (secondary desktop), but wanted at least 16GB RAM.
May 7, 2023 3:00 PM
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dwkorMay 7, 2023 3:00 PM
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Quote from AmusedPlastic6071 View quoted comment :
Can I install a 4TB NVMe SSD in it to expand storage?
You cannot. But you can buy 4TB NVMe SSD and decent TB4 enclosure and have 2.5+ GB/s read/write speed with it.
May 7, 2023 3:13 PM
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dcliveMay 7, 2023 3:13 PM
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Quote from Aturdido View quoted comment :
I agree with you but extremely disagree at the same time, It's healthier to have much free space on the SSD for longevity and wear.
Perhaps on an SSD from 2006 or 2009 this is true, but with a modern SSD, most of us could keep the same one and it would die after we did; there's no practical limit outside pretty contrived situations.

For example, we don't hear about mass SSD failures on older hardware.
May 7, 2023 3:18 PM
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dcliveMay 7, 2023 3:18 PM
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Quote from Nattefrost View quoted comment :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-24_4-pkVwk

M2 Pro Mac mini vs M1 Max Mac Studio
Bear in mind it's comparing the higher end M2 Pro mini (not the $1299/$1199 model) in this video. And the pricing he quotes for the Studio, of course, is list price, rather than the 25% off that this deal represents. When you compare $1500 Studio and $1199 M2 Pro mini, the tables flip and the Studio is a good bit faster (at some things), plus with double the RAM, etc. etc. etc.

If this were available when I got my M2 Pro mini at $1199, I would have had to really consider the options here. it's a good jump up in some areas.

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May 7, 2023 3:29 PM
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dwkorMay 7, 2023 3:29 PM
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Quote from BeigeTerrier4082 View quoted comment :
I would rather say it's an ideal storage. The higher storage you keep on your laptop or phone, more proportionate junk you create being lazy to delete duplicate or unwanted data, that replicates multiple times on backup disks and added time to restore. Ultimately it keeps on increasing demand for higher and higher backup storage needs. With 1 TB Internal storage, you would need at least 6-8 TB Backup Disk

Lesser internal storage will keep you motivated to delete junk/duplicate data regularly.
Well, I would argue that 32GB models nowadays are still targeted towards professional work rather than the casual home usage. While 512GB may be enough for some use cases, it is definitely very low for anything related to media. Heck, for example, the single RAW image from full frame or medium format cameras may easily consume more than100MB. Not even mentioning 4K video editing.

On the other hand, this is the desktop so you can easily use external storage with it. Though, 32GB/512GB is the weird combination.

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