Apple MacBook Pro (Late 2023): 14" Liquid Retina XDR, M3, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

lykeable

Dec 8, 2023 7:47 PM

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lykeableDec 8, 2023 7:47 PM

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Bought the base M3 from a Best Buy open box for $1350. Been enjoying the faster screen and ports compared to my old Air. I decided to spring for this deal and will return my base model. At $1500 for this, I don't feel like an idiot for not sliding up to the M3 Pro. I really don't need the power of the Pro chips. Most of my usage is Chrome and MTG Arena. Sometimes I edit 4k video, photos, and websites.

I recognize I'm spending a little more than I need to. I think whenever I resell this laptop, I will have an easier time finding a buyer with 16gb of RAM.

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SeriousTerrier997

Dec 8, 2023 8:41 PM

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SeriousTerrier997Dec 8, 2023 8:41 PM

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This will my first Snapple laptop. I think for the price it is decently configured. I dont care about more than one external monitor. I dont have room.

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chisss1

Dec 8, 2023 10:10 PM

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chisss1Dec 8, 2023 10:10 PM

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Quote from slickington

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Can anyone chime in to the legitimacy of this company, warranty, etc.? Trying to find some info, but not having great success. Great deal though... just what I need.

They are one of our IT corp vendors. We get all equipment, licenses, etc from them. They are legit.

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pandanub

Dec 9, 2023 12:48 AM

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pandanubDec 9, 2023 12:48 AM

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Quote from slickington

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Can anyone chime in to the legitimacy of this company, warranty, etc.? Trying to find some info, but not having great success. Great deal though... just what I need.

They were originally called pcconnection sourced a lot of machines from here at my old job they are legit as they come

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black_star

Dec 9, 2023 2:18 AM

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black_starDec 9, 2023 2:18 AM

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FYI, they reached out to confirm the order and required the use of a landline associated with my address in order to validate that the details of the order. If you don't have a landline you can use for this validation they may not accept credit card transactions and will ask you to either send a check or wire payment for the computer.

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lykeable

Dec 9, 2023 2:43 AM

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lykeableDec 9, 2023 2:43 AM

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Quote from black_star

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FYI, they reached out to confirm the order and required the use of a landline associated with my address in order to validate that the details of the order. If you don't have a landline you can use for this validation they may not accept credit card transactions and will ask you to either send a check or wire payment for the computer.

I used the order tracking link from my email to check on it today. It updated from "order received" to "preparing for shipment" to a "shipping label generated" over the workday.

Butters_St0tch

Dec 9, 2023 4:03 AM

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Butters_St0tchDec 9, 2023 4:03 AM

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Quote from black_star

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FYI, they reached out to confirm the order and required the use of a landline associated with my address in order to validate that the details of the order. If you don't have a landline you can use for this validation they may not accept credit card transactions and will ask you to either send a check or wire payment for the computer.

How would they know the difference between a landline and cellphone based on the phone number we provide?

jungle

Dec 9, 2023 4:07 AM

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jungleDec 9, 2023 4:07 AM

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Mine shipped. No confirmation call or anything

dd_jr

Dec 9, 2023 4:29 AM

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Joined Nov 2018

dd_jrDec 9, 2023 4:29 AM

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This company has been around for decades… they still list MacConnection as a subsidiary, who was one of a few companies that would publish monthly color catalogs back in the '90s with Macs, clones, accessories, Mac software.

Funny thing… I could often get their (and/or their competitor's gear) via phone and shipping faster than most Amazon / other shipped gear today … there was a warehouse near a hub for Airborne Express (like FedEx) … one could call in an order by 11p ET at night and it would be on a plane that night and at my doorstep before noon the next day.

Mangolover111

Dec 9, 2023 4:39 AM

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Mangolover111Dec 9, 2023 4:39 AM

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How's this compared to M1 Pro??

Crazyheaven

Dec 9, 2023 5:13 AM

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CrazyheavenDec 9, 2023 5:13 AM

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Quote from ogremagi

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this laptop is a great deal for the average person without special computing needs, thanks!

Definitely for that average person. No computing needs. 1499 usd when an air cost 799.

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Gallehant

Dec 9, 2023 5:29 AM

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GallehantDec 9, 2023 5:29 AM

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Went ahead and snagged one since this is essentially the perfect laptop for me. I've been on the fence to wait on the M3 Airs, but this price is very good considering what you get versus the 15" Air. Most people aren't going to plug it into a monitor and if you need more than one screen, use a dock that supports DisplayLink.
- 16GB RAM cheaper than the 8GB SKU
- 14" screen is the ideal screen size for any laptop
- M3 is more than enough for daily, normal tasks
- M3 gives you 22 hours of battery life
- Better speakers than the Air
- Better screen than the Air

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roadracerdave

Dec 9, 2023 6:44 AM

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roadracerdaveDec 9, 2023 6:44 AM

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would anyone take this deal over the M2s or M1s that have dropped tremendously in price?

I currently have a 2021 Mac Mini 8GB. I'm wondering if this is a good enough deal for the price, or if I could get more value by buying one of the older M2s or M1s

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roadracerdave

Dec 9, 2023 6:47 AM

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roadracerdaveDec 9, 2023 6:47 AM

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Quote from shughes53

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This is a good deal and exactly the laptop I would get if I needed one for semi-pro use. As long as you're OK with only one external display, this thing will serve you well for many years to come.

what do you mean only 1 external display? I though the MBPs could connect to multiple displays? in fact, my M2 MBP can connect to 2 external displays via HDMI and USB-C

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