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expiredsonnysj posted Jan 14, 2024 7:57 PM

Select Costco Stores: Apple MacBook Pro M2 (2022): 13.3", 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD

$800

$1,664

51% off
(in-warehouse only)at Costco Wholesale
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Deal Editor's Note: This offer is valid In-Store only at select locations. While we cannot confirm in-store pricing/availability, we are promoting this deal to the Frontpage due to comments from forum members reporting success in finding these prices available locally.

Select Costco Wholesale Stores (link for reference only) have Apple MacBook Pro M2 (2022): 13.3", 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD on sale for $799.97 valid for in-warehouse purchase only.

Thanks to Community Member sonnysj for finding this deal.

Product Info:
  • Apple M2 Chip
  • Up to 20 hour battery life
  • 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU
  • 13.3" Retina display
  • FaceTime HD Camera

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Deal Editor's Note: This offer is valid In-Store only at select locations. While we cannot confirm in-store pricing/availability, we are promoting this deal to the Frontpage due to comments from forum members reporting success in finding these prices available locally.

Select Costco Wholesale Stores (link for reference only) have Apple MacBook Pro M2 (2022): 13.3", 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD on sale for $799.97 valid for in-warehouse purchase only.

Thanks to Community Member sonnysj for finding this deal.

Product Info:
  • Apple M2 Chip
  • Up to 20 hour battery life
  • 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU
  • 13.3" Retina display
  • FaceTime HD Camera

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About the deal:
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    • Look for product number 1601613
    • Refer to the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Jan 15, 2024 8:50 PM
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yqkJan 15, 2024 8:50 PM
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No stock in SoCal according to phone rep
Jan 15, 2024 8:52 PM
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KSilver2000Jan 15, 2024 8:52 PM
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Quote from SD_User_2187 :
For 90% of people 8GB might be enough today, but certainly can't say it'll be enough 2yrs from now. With the rise of AI, I think tech is gonna exponentially improve again over the next few years.
The acronym AI is being tossed around like salad these days. AI is not going to be a huge thing on the individual consumer level for a while.
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Jan 15, 2024 8:52 PM
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AnankeJan 15, 2024 8:52 PM
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Quote from jlnelson373 :
Apple uses an SOC (system a on a chip) the ram is on the same chip package as the processor, not on the motherboard like other builders..this means the the acess speed to the ram is exponentially faster than normal PC ram. Most importantly apple controls the entire hardware and software stack. So the OS is incredibly optimized for the hardware. They are literally built for each other. So a PC that may need 16gb of RAM to do a task will only need 8 or less on a Mac.
Same reason iPhones is 4gb of 6gb of RAM while flagship android uses 12 and 16gb.
That being said. 256gb SSD and 8gb or ram WILL limit you with large photo or video tasks. So even though it's a pro. Know it has limits.
You are gaining the 14" screen vs 13. A micro LED screen vs ips 120hz refresh vs 60, two more thunder bolt ports, much better speakers, fans for cooling vs fan less on the Air, so it's worth the upgrade for just the screen alone. And more ports.
Be aware the 256 model has only one SSD chip not 2 like the 512gb and above so your SSD speed will be in the 2500Mbs vs 5000ish Mbs. for everyday tasks even light photo and video editing work it's a no brainer.
That means if you need to load 10GB of texture block or database segment and your 8GB RAM "Pro" will need to use the much slower SSD, which is even slower than the M1 MBPro.
This is a great student laptop though - the screen, the ports and the long lasting battery are great for a student.
Jan 15, 2024 8:53 PM
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justinmarguetJan 15, 2024 8:53 PM
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Quote from Exynos :
That's like comparing 16 grapes vs 16 watermelon. Sure it's the same amount but totally different things
Only in Apples propaganda world does storage magically change to quantum bits that magically double everything.. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0PK...ZW5lY2s%3D
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Jan 15, 2024 9:00 PM
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SD_User_2187Jan 15, 2024 9:00 PM
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Quote from KSilver2000 :
The acronym AI is being tossed around like salad these days. AI is not going to be a huge thing on the individual consumer level for a while.
AI tech is already on AMD's latest chips. It was also a big part of CES this year and the selling point of new computers. It's already here on the consumer level.
Jan 15, 2024 9:02 PM
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plasboJan 15, 2024 9:02 PM
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I prefer MacbookAir. Pro is way too heavy, and there is almost no difference between them besides weight. I would recommend a 16GB/512 Air.
Jan 15, 2024 9:20 PM
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kekekeJan 15, 2024 9:20 PM
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Quote from plasbo :
I prefer MacbookAir. Pro is way too heavy, and there is almost no difference between them besides weight. I would recommend a 16GB/512 Air.
120hz is huge

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Jan 15, 2024 9:24 PM
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Elon69Jan 15, 2024 9:24 PM
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Quote from KSilver2000 :
The acronym AI is being tossed around like salad these days. AI is not going to be a huge thing on the individual consumer level for a while.
What? How do you think predictive txt on your phone works. What about voice assistants Siri. Alexa. Etc?

AI in consumer space already happened. It's just the degree and sophistication that is getting so rapidly improving in 2023 with chatgpt but it's not new and been with us for a long time. With ChatGPT coming onto the scene every company is using the AI bandwagon more but it's not "coming" it is here already.

Apple Watch fall detection. Irregular heart rates etc. all AI and all consumer. They are more subtle but that's the way it should be.
Jan 15, 2024 9:26 PM
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InHisgripJan 15, 2024 9:26 PM
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Quote from Sarnsung :
9 instore at warehouse 1664 costco up in Wisconsin
10 at that store today, 1 sold so far, confirmed at 799

None near Chicago area, one in Toledo Ohio? Good luck to everyone else
Thanks OP and @Sarnsung! Glad l was around southern WI area and scored one from Pewaukee warehouse. They had 5 left!
Jan 15, 2024 9:29 PM
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HansGruberJan 15, 2024 9:29 PM
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Quote from justinmarguet :
People have tested these apple marketing claims and found them to be baseless. 8 GB of ram is a major bottleneck on MacBook with the current models. A 60 mb jpg doesn't suddenly become 30 on MacOS and the ability to use swap file faster doesn't approach the speed that comes with more being on ram. The lower latency from being a package doesn't make up for having not enough room. Plus relying on swap file will kick the crap out of the non replaceable SSD.

8 gb is a bottleneck. Maybe it's one people are willing to accept. But Any claims otherwise are just apple "magic marketing." Unless Apple figures out how to store files in half the size, 8 gb is 8 gb.
You make a good point. Apple likes to say their OS doesn't need as much ram. Consumers do not need to pay for inflated pricing with inferior hardware.
Jan 15, 2024 9:34 PM
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MacroLoverJan 15, 2024 9:34 PM
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Why do people think it is a good price as this has been the promotion price at best buy for quite a few months.
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Jan 15, 2024 9:42 PM
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dealpapaJan 15, 2024 9:42 PM
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Quote from MacroLover :
Why do people think it is a good price as this has been the promotion price at best buy for quite a few months.
because most likely you have no idea what you are talking about
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Jan 15, 2024 9:46 PM
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dxdealJan 15, 2024 9:46 PM
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I have a 16gb M1 Pro and let me tell you, 16gb can easily run out even with just a lot of tabs open. 16gb is bare minimum and it's straight robbery that they're even producing 8gb for the prices they charge. Still a great price but don't be surprised if you run out of memory
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MeAmSupermanJan 15, 2024 9:51 PM
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FYI - Not available at any warehouse within Chicagoland area.

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Jan 15, 2024 10:29 PM
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drkaznJan 15, 2024 10:29 PM
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Quote from plasbo :
I prefer MacbookAir. Pro is way too heavy, and there is almost no difference between them besides weight. I would recommend a 16GB/512 Air.
the fans in the pro do not factor in any way?

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