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Apple MacBook Pro: 14" Liquid Retina XDR, M2 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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Various Merchants has Apple 14" MacBook Pro Laptop (2023, Space Gray or Silver) on sale for $1749. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member thomman for sharing this deal.

Example Merchants:Specs:
  • Apple M2 Pro 10-Core Processor (6x high-performance + 4x high-efficiency)
  • 14.2" 3024x1964 Liquid Retina XDR 120 Hz Display
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • 16-Core Integrated GPU
  • 16GB Unified Memory
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E / Bluetooth 5.3
  • FaceTime HD 1080p Camera
  • Force Touch Trackpad | Touch ID Sensor
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • macOS
  • Ports:
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x MagSafe 3
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x SDXC

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Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • This sale price is $50 less than this previous Frontpage Deal from February
    • Offer is valid through May 12 at 11:59 PM EDT
  • Warranty: Includes Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
  • See forum thread for additional deal discussion and ideas.
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Written by thomman
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Various Merchants has Apple 14" MacBook Pro Laptop (2023, Space Gray or Silver) on sale for $1749. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member thomman for sharing this deal.

Example Merchants:Specs:
  • Apple M2 Pro 10-Core Processor (6x high-performance + 4x high-efficiency)
  • 14.2" 3024x1964 Liquid Retina XDR 120 Hz Display
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • 16-Core Integrated GPU
  • 16GB Unified Memory
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E / Bluetooth 5.3
  • FaceTime HD 1080p Camera
  • Force Touch Trackpad | Touch ID Sensor
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • macOS
  • Ports:
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x MagSafe 3
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x SDXC

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • This sale price is $50 less than this previous Frontpage Deal from February
    • Offer is valid through May 12 at 11:59 PM EDT
  • Warranty: Includes Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
  • See forum thread for additional deal discussion and ideas.
  • About this Store:

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HappyCrowd987
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That's generally at the lowest storage. The 256GB air and 512GB pro (I think?) have this issue, but they're not truly slower. They're faster at the vast majority of tasks, just a little slower in one use case (large file transfer).

Now, is the M2 worth the extra $200 for literally just 30% performance (at least on the pro…the air has more changes)? That's up to you.
psualx
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I'd say wait for the M6. Seriously though, the M2 line just came out. I hasn't even been a year.
rubbishstuff
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Some Youtube videos talk about how M2 is worse than M1 laptops. Are there any solid reasons to still buy an M2 laptop?

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May 08, 2023 06:28 PM
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rubbishstuffMay 08, 2023 06:28 PM
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Some Youtube videos talk about how M2 is worse than M1 laptops. Are there any solid reasons to still buy an M2 laptop?
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HappyCrowd987
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Quote from rubbishstuff :
Some Youtube videos talk about how M2 is worse than M1 laptops. Are there any solid reasons to still buy an M2 laptop?
That's generally at the lowest storage. The 256GB air and 512GB pro (I think?) have this issue, but they're not truly slower. They're faster at the vast majority of tasks, just a little slower in one use case (large file transfer).

Now, is the M2 worth the extra $200 for literally just 30% performance (at least on the pro…the air has more changes)? That's up to you.
Last edited by HappyCrowd987 May 8, 2023 at 11:38 AM.
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May 08, 2023 06:37 PM
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w00dst0ckMay 08, 2023 06:37 PM
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Quote from rubbishstuff :
Some Youtube videos talk about how M2 is worse than M1 laptops. Are there any solid reasons to still buy an M2 laptop?
I believe this refers mostly to the base M1 vs base M2, not the 'pro' versions.
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HappyCrowd987
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May 08, 2023 06:38 PM
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Quote from w00dst0ck :
I believe this refers mostly to the base M1 vs base M2, not the 'pro' versions.
I actually think it's true for the base M2 pro as well, but could be wrong. Still, not a large use case imo
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May 08, 2023 06:44 PM
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RezanateMay 08, 2023 06:44 PM
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Quote from rubbishstuff :
Some Youtube videos talk about how M2 is worse than M1 laptops. Are there any solid reasons to still buy an M2 laptop?
According to testing, if you dont already own an M1 based Mac, then its worth buying unless you have a Mac Pro prior to the apple chips. If you already own an M1, it may be worth holding off to see whats next, as performance increases are there, but marginal.
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AppleancheMay 08, 2023 07:08 PM
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Quote from rubbishstuff :
Some Youtube videos talk about how M2 is worse than M1 laptops. Are there any solid reasons to still buy an M2 laptop?
The M2 Pro 512GB has a slower SSD vs the M1 Pro 512GB - it's probably nothing most people will notice but if you're exporting a lot of stuff it might actually end up where the M1 Pro is somewhat faster.

Otherwise the single and multi-core scores are about a 20% bump.

The problem is, this makes the decision of going with the M2 Pro a little less of an obvious clear upgrade. So when the M1 Pro goes on sale for $1300 Apple refurbished like it did on Woot you gotta really wonder if that $450 from the $1750 price is worth it (probably not).

I'm kicking myself or missing the woot deal!
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May 08, 2023 07:43 PM
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atomic0930May 08, 2023 07:43 PM
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Quote from Appleanche :
The M2 Pro 512GB has a slower SSD vs the M1 Pro 512GB - it's probably nothing most people will notice but if you're exporting a lot of stuff it might actually end up where the M1 Pro is somewhat faster.

Otherwise the single and multi-core scores are about a 20% bump.

The problem is, this makes the decision of going with the M2 Pro a little less of an obvious clear upgrade. So when the M1 Pro goes on sale for $1300 Apple refurbished like it did on Woot you gotta really wonder if that $450 from the $1750 price is worth it (probably not).

I'm kicking myself or missing the woot deal!
But as far as I remember, Woot deal was $1400?
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May 08, 2023 08:05 PM
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DrCorosMay 08, 2023 08:05 PM
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Probably worth the wait till WWDC, if M3 Macbooks are out then this price can go even lower...?
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AppleancheMay 08, 2023 08:08 PM
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Quote from leo0791 :
But as far as I remember, Woot deal was $1400?
It was $1400 but Slickdeals also had cashback for 20% (Max $100) so became $1300 basically.
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thomman
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May 08, 2023 08:12 PM
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M1 Pro 512GB version had a faster SSD compared to M2 Pro 512GB version. The difference is significant, but most people wont notice the difference. M1 Pro clocked nearly 5000MB/sec read performance vs M2 Pro's nearly 3000MB/sec. That speed difference makes any noticeable difference only when you edit multiple 4K/8K videos. If someone says they can see the difference in day-to-day use, you are talking to the Terminator Smilie

Here is an article that describes the difference:
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2...-versions/

Quote from leo0791 :
But as far as I remember, Woot deal was $1400?
That was for refurbished/open-box M1 Pro. M2 Pro may have touched 1699 at some point, but 1799 seems to be the more standard "deal". This price ($1749) is more uncommon, although I have seen it multiple times.
#edit - never mind, I see you were talking about M1 Pro itself.
Last edited by thomman May 8, 2023 at 01:15 PM.
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psualxMay 08, 2023 09:09 PM
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Quote from paivas1988 :
Probably worth the wait till WWDC, if M3 Macbooks are out then this price can go even lower...?
I'd say wait for the M6. Seriously though, the M2 line just came out. I hasn't even been a year.
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azoiicMay 08, 2023 09:43 PM
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Quote from psualx :
I'd say wait for the M6. Seriously though, the M2 line just came out. I hasn't even been a year.
Bmw should sue
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TurtlePerson2May 08, 2023 09:52 PM
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My wife is a die-hard Mac user who does graphic design work (Adobe programs). Will she have any trouble migrating to Apple silicon? I don't think there are any programs that she uses on her computer other than Safari/Chrome and Adobe software.
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feng.liyifanMay 09, 2023 12:16 AM
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1400 next, Apple clearing not selling enough of the m2s
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intence01May 09, 2023 12:36 AM
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Quote from TurtlePerson2 :
My wife is a die-hard Mac user who does graphic design work (Adobe programs). Will she have any trouble migrating to Apple silicon? I don't think there are any programs that she uses on her computer other than Safari/Chrome and Adobe software.
She should be fine by now. We early adopted to Apple Silicon knowing that it may have issues, but the Adobe suite runs fine as well as Chome/Safari.

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