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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Jul 12, 2024 11:02 PM

Apple MacBook Pro (2023): 16.2" 3024x1964, M3 Pro 12-Core, 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD

$1,999

$2,499

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Amazon has select 16.2" Apple MacBook Pro Laptops (2023) on sale at prices listed below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Available Deals:
  • M3 Pro Chip (12‑Core CPU, 18‑Core GPU), 18GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD
    • Silver $1999
      • Temporarily out of stock but may still be purchased and ships when available
    • Space Black $1999
      • Temporarily out of stock but may still be purchased and ships when available
  • M3 Pro Chip (12‑Core CPU, 18‑Core GPU), 36GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD
    • Silver $2399 -> now $2299 -> now $2399
      • Temporarily out of stock but may still be purchased and ships when available
    • Space Black $2399 -> now $2299 -> now $2399
      • Temporarily out of stock but may still be purchased and ships when available
  • M3 Max Chip (14-Core CPU, 30-Core GPU), 36GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD
    • Silver $2999 -> now $2799> now > $2999
      • Temporarily out of stock but may still be purchased and ships when available
    • Space Black $2999
      • Temporarily out of stock but may still be purchased and ships when available
  • M3 Max Chip (16-Core CPU, 40-Core GPU), 48GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD
    • Silver $3499 -> now $3399 -> now $3499
      • Temporarily out of stock but may still be purchased and ships when available
    • Space Black $3499 -> now $3399
Specs:
  • 16.2" (3024x1964) Liquid Retina XDR, 254ppi, 1000-nits sustained (1600-nits peak) ProMotion 120Hz Mini-LED Display
  • Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax + Bluetooth 5.3
  • 1080p FaceTime HD Webcam
  • Studio-Quality Three-Mic Array with High Signal-to-Noise Ratio and Directional Beamforming
  • High-Fidelity Six-Speaker System with Force-Cancelling Woofers
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard w/ Touch ID sensor & Force Touch Trackpad
  • Ports:
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports w/ support for Charging
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x SD card reader
    • 1x Headphone jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x MagSafe 3 Power w/ 70W USB-C Power Adapter

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff

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Written by phoinix | Staff
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Amazon has select 16.2" Apple MacBook Pro Laptops (2023) on sale at prices listed below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Available Deals:
  • M3 Pro Chip (12‑Core CPU, 18‑Core GPU), 18GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD
    • Silver $1999
      • Temporarily out of stock but may still be purchased and ships when available
    • Space Black $1999
      • Temporarily out of stock but may still be purchased and ships when available
  • M3 Pro Chip (12‑Core CPU, 18‑Core GPU), 36GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD
    • Silver $2399 -> now $2299 -> now $2399
      • Temporarily out of stock but may still be purchased and ships when available
    • Space Black $2399 -> now $2299 -> now $2399
      • Temporarily out of stock but may still be purchased and ships when available
  • M3 Max Chip (14-Core CPU, 30-Core GPU), 36GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD
    • Silver $2999 -> now $2799> now > $2999
      • Temporarily out of stock but may still be purchased and ships when available
    • Space Black $2999
      • Temporarily out of stock but may still be purchased and ships when available
  • M3 Max Chip (16-Core CPU, 40-Core GPU), 48GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD
    • Silver $3499 -> now $3399 -> now $3499
      • Temporarily out of stock but may still be purchased and ships when available
    • Space Black $3499 -> now $3399
Specs:
  • 16.2" (3024x1964) Liquid Retina XDR, 254ppi, 1000-nits sustained (1600-nits peak) ProMotion 120Hz Mini-LED Display
  • Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax + Bluetooth 5.3
  • 1080p FaceTime HD Webcam
  • Studio-Quality Three-Mic Array with High Signal-to-Noise Ratio and Directional Beamforming
  • High-Fidelity Six-Speaker System with Force-Cancelling Woofers
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard w/ Touch ID sensor & Force Touch Trackpad
  • Ports:
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports w/ support for Charging
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x SD card reader
    • 1x Headphone jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x MagSafe 3 Power w/ 70W USB-C Power Adapter

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff

Original Post

Written by phoinix | Staff

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Jul 13, 2024 9:01 PM
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WonJul 13, 2024 9:01 PM
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Quote from Elwots :
It's probably just me being cheap. I am fully emerged in the Apple ecosystem and prefer their products, but seeing the higher specs at half the price has made me hesitate on upgrading. I'll need to bite the bullet eventually.
Yea it's up to everyone to decide. I think paying more for something that is less likely to have problems and work longer is worth it.

You're likely going to be using this laptop for a long time and having a peace of mind and less stress is often worth the extra money.

Also I generally wait for sales so I feel like the price is actually good at that point.
Jul 13, 2024 11:20 PM
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WiseCemetery8525Jul 13, 2024 11:20 PM
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Will the price drop even more during the Prime Day sale? Any guesses?
Jul 13, 2024 11:34 PM
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mihscrJul 13, 2024 11:34 PM
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Quote from SensibleGuide4349 :
I mean, it's suitable than for just light use. My M2, 8GB RAM, and 256GB works fine with ffmpeg, handbrake, JetBrains IDE suite, Logic Pro, and Final Cut Pro.

Yes, it's expensive, but it does provide features you don't see from those other 8GB devices. It also sips energy; it only consumes ~20W while encoding. Its processing power is also much greater than those "few hundred" dollar laptops.
Your experience is different from what I've read in the forums. A lot of folks complain that having too many browser tabs open already causes hiccups when switching between apps. Either way, I'm glad you're having a decent experience.
Jul 14, 2024 12:40 AM
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mihscrJul 14, 2024 12:40 AM
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Quote from Won :
The "apple tax" as people like to call it is really not as bad as people try to make it out to be. Yes, the memory and storage upgrade prices are absurd but there are no similarly priced products with apples performance, efficiency, AND build quality. People just look at raw stats/components but ignore the fact Apple products are way better engineered and generally don't have throttling issues (the air has some because of passive cooling on intensive tasks) and less issues over its life span. I've had issues with pretty much every non Apple laptop I've had

A laptop that lasts 7 years with relatively no problems is a great buy at this price
Apple's laptops are not the only ones with long lifespans. I have really old laptops from 7 different brands that refuse to die. RAM and SSD upgrades have allowed me to breathe new life into all of them over the years.

Also, laptops priced similarly to Apple's tend to perform quite well. They might not be as efficient as M1+ MacBooks, but they perform very well, and they allow users to upgrade RAM and storage down the line.

A person who used to work at Ford once told me that Ford was a financial company that happened to sell cars. In the same vein, Apple is a marketing company that happens to sell computers.

Build quality used to be a thing at Apple. Nowadays, it's about bling and the appearance of quality—stick an aluminum slab on it and call it a day. Don't get me wrong; MacBooks are still decent, and I love the way they look. But that's mostly what it's about—premium looks and feel and the appearance of quality. The bang for the buck here is disappointing at best.

MacBooks could be so much better, but planned obsolescence is Apple's ideology these days. Because the product lifespan you speak of is a serious, serious threat to new sales. I am still using a 2012 MBP, whose RAM and storage I upgraded myself, and sadly Apple likely regards my MBP's longevity not with pride but with disdain.

MacBook internals have serious points of failure, so that when they fail, they fail, forcing one to buy a new device by default. There is complete disregard for the consumer and the environment (zero upgradability; replacing faulty parts and other repairs are intentionally made to be a lot more difficult than they should be). There are quite a few media outlets that cover Apple's anticonsumer designs. Louis Rossmann, who owns a repair business, is a decent resource:
I feel for the Apple engineers who have indeed innovated and work hard every day to make a difference. I still love Apple computers, but they are just too expensive for what they offer (not just in terms of performance but also longevity).

...rant over...
Last edited by mihscr July 13, 2024 at 05:45 PM.
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Jul 14, 2024 1:21 AM
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FantasticStag377Jul 14, 2024 1:21 AM
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I have this laptop, it's a good deal! My photo editing and video editing experience is so much faster and better than my i9 + 3090 desktop.

I might sell my PC gaming system soon since I no longer use it.
Jul 14, 2024 2:42 AM
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SuperorbJul 14, 2024 2:42 AM
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LOL, $400 extra for 16gb more memory. That's less than $30 these days. No surprise that Apple is one of the worlds most profitable companies. $3,500 for a laptop in 2024 is criminal. Pure profits form a greedy company.
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Jul 14, 2024 3:02 AM
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eLMarzJul 14, 2024 3:02 AM
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just got mine at BB for 14' m3pro, 18/512 for $1700.. about $300 off.. I have hp dragonfly G4 from Costco; corei7, 32gig and 1tb..for $900 try to decide any suggestion?

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Jul 14, 2024 3:05 AM
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lepookietootsJul 14, 2024 3:05 AM
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When I see this deal, I can't help but think one should wait.

unless you need to buy something now, I really think the best deal is to wait for a 32gb+ in the $1700 and below range, and a 16gb in the $1500 range. Not $2000.

I am often comfortably into the 19 - 20gb of memory usage, and I'm not even programming or doing anything intensive. That extra RAM has been really great instead of doing SSD swaps all th time, but I'm sure it's not that big of a deal in the broad scheme of things I suppose.

For example, I paid $1500 for an M1 Pro with 32GB of ram, $1611.41 after tax, and then about $1700 total after yearly AppleCare. I think it's a decent bargain, the original version was $2399 pre-tax in October of 2021. I saved $1000 when accounting for tax, and bought mine from here brand new.

My last MacBook made it 6 years (2017 - 2023).

I know these are expensive, but I hope to use this for at least 8 years. I feel like paying more, even if it's an Apple tax, will pay off in the long run.

The only thing I am uncertain of is the AppleCare...if I pay $99.99 every year, if I make it 8 years I could've just used that $800 for a new MacBook. I think it's kind of a rip off if you take care of your macbook. considering not renewing it.
Last edited by lepookietoots July 13, 2024 at 08:07 PM.
Jul 14, 2024 3:19 AM
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UniqueSquirrel1746Jul 14, 2024 3:19 AM
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which MacBook can I game with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth ?
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Jul 14, 2024 5:11 AM
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ExatJul 14, 2024 5:11 AM
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Hello, I'm new to the Mac world. Can the memory be upgraded like a laptop? Thanks
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Jul 14, 2024 5:24 AM
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pugxiwawaJul 14, 2024 5:24 AM
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Quote from Exat :
Hello, I'm new to the Mac world. Can the memory be upgraded like a laptop? Thanks
No. Nothing is upgradable.
Jul 14, 2024 9:36 AM
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genaxJul 14, 2024 9:36 AM
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Quote from dclive :
What apps do u use ?
Premier and Media encoder
brave zoom airmail. etc
Jul 14, 2024 12:58 PM
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dcliveJul 14, 2024 12:58 PM
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Quote from genax :
Premier and Media encoder
brave zoom airmail. etc
Fortunately if your apps need more RAM for pro use, you're just a few clicks away from getting it, but that's not the model on sale here, so why are you commenting on it?
Jul 14, 2024 1:00 PM
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dcliveJul 14, 2024 1:00 PM
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Quote from lepookietoots :
I am often comfortably into the 19 - 20gb of memory usage, and I'm not even programming or doing anything intensive. That extra RAM has been really great instead of doing SSD swaps all th time, but I'm sure it's not that big of a deal in the broad scheme of things I suppose.
By what measure are you comfortably in the 19-20gb of memory usage range, not even programming or doing anything intensive?

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Jul 14, 2024 1:02 PM
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dcliveJul 14, 2024 1:02 PM
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Quote from lepookietoots :
The only thing I am uncertain of is the AppleCare...if I pay $99.99 every year, if I make it 8 years I could've just used that $800 for a new MacBook. I think it's kind of a rip off if you take care of your macbook. considering not renewing it.
Well yes, that's the very definition of insurance. You can put it on the line and you can self insure or you can buy AppleCare. Those are the options. And if you feel like the risk of replacing a $1800 Macbook at year 2 (when you could have insured it at $100) is worth nothing, you should spend nothing. But many have 'won' that bet, or they want the peace of mind.

I bought it with my M2 Ultra Studio because the downside risk is so high ($4000) and the cost is so low ($60/year? I forget. Even at $100/year it's a deal.)

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