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expiredHonestWealth3932 posted Aug 05, 2024 05:23 PM

Best Buy Plus Members: Apple 16" MacBook Pro: M3 Max 16-Core CPU / 40-Core GPU, 48GB RAM

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Best Buy has for Best Buy Plus/Total Members: 16.2" Apple MacBook Pro Laptop (M3 Max 16-Core CPU, 40-Core GPU, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD) on sale for $2999. Shipping is free or choose curbside pickup where stock permits.
  • Note: Must login to your account w/ an active myBest Buy Plus or Total Tech membership for discount to apply at checkout. Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member HonestWealth3932 for sharing this deal.

Available colors:Specs:
  • Apple M3 Max 16-Core CPU / 40-Core GPU Processor
  • 16.2" (3024x1964) Liquid Retina XDR, 254ppi, 1000-nits sustained (1600-nits peak) ProMotion 120Hz Mini-LED Display
  • 48GB Unified Memory
  • 1TB Solid State Drive Storage
  • 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
  • 100 Whr 6-Cell Lithium-ion Battery (Up to 22 Hours) w/ 140W USB-C Power Adapter
  • 14.01 x 9.77 x 0.66" (4.8 lbs)
Warranty:
  • Includes 1-year Apple limited warranty w/ purchase (parts + labor)

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Best Buy has for Best Buy Plus/Total Members: 16.2" Apple MacBook Pro Laptop (M3 Max 16-Core CPU, 40-Core GPU, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD) on sale for $2999. Shipping is free or choose curbside pickup where stock permits.
  • Note: Must login to your account w/ an active myBest Buy Plus or Total Tech membership for discount to apply at checkout. Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member HonestWealth3932 for sharing this deal.

Available colors:Specs:
  • Apple M3 Max 16-Core CPU / 40-Core GPU Processor
  • 16.2" (3024x1964) Liquid Retina XDR, 254ppi, 1000-nits sustained (1600-nits peak) ProMotion 120Hz Mini-LED Display
  • 48GB Unified Memory
  • 1TB Solid State Drive Storage
  • 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
  • 100 Whr 6-Cell Lithium-ion Battery (Up to 22 Hours) w/ 140W USB-C Power Adapter
  • 14.01 x 9.77 x 0.66" (4.8 lbs)
Warranty:
  • Includes 1-year Apple limited warranty w/ purchase (parts + labor)

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Written by HonestWealth3932

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LeviathanUltima
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The limitation is the 1TB. Come on apple give us at least 2TB in this day and age.
Pka555
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Me looking at this like those 2 mil houses.
jimmycloud
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Arguably better than the Costco deal that ended yesterday (M3 Pro 16' 36/512 $2399, or M3 Max 36/1T $2999).
But if you can hold until black friday, aggressive macbook deals are on the way.

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Aug 06, 2024 04:54 PM
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draacorAug 06, 2024 04:54 PM
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Quote from BlueDesk9616 :
Regular users don't need this. For professional software development, video editing, 3D rendering, large language models, that sort of thing, this is a great machine.

But even as a professional I would get a MacBook Air for my personal (web browsing) machine and a windows PC for gaming. Exactly like you said. You are right it doesn't make sense for most people. No one is trying to convince you otherwise.
As a side note to this although I agree, but because Macs are not upgradeable down the road, it stands to reason that its also a good idea to get as much as you can afford now so you wont have to upgrade sooner rather than later. I use my machine for web development and lightroom and photoshop and some premiere and coming from a vanilla M1 2020 model i cant wait for this beast.
Aug 06, 2024 07:03 PM
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JohnnyB_MAug 06, 2024 07:03 PM
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I'm not finding any availability - anyone see one in their zip code? Anyone finding someone willing to pricematch?

Update: after many trial and errors, finally had a pickup option pop up for my local store. After many failures due to "network connection failure" from BB website, finally got it to transact. Crossing my fingers that it actually gets shipped and is available for pickup later this week.
Last edited by JohnnyB_M August 6, 2024 at 12:21 PM.
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Aug 06, 2024 07:50 PM
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BlueDesk9616Aug 06, 2024 07:50 PM
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Quote from draacor :
As a side note to this although I agree, but because Macs are not upgradeable down the road, it stands to reason that its also a good idea to get as much as you can afford now so you wont have to upgrade sooner rather than later. I use my machine for web development and lightroom and photoshop and some premiere and coming from a vanilla M1 2020 model i cant wait for this beast.
Hard to say really, because you could also just buy a cheaper machine and upgrade at a quicker cadence.

On the other hand Tim Cook has held 8GB RAM in the baseline model since 2017 so maybe one shouldn't hold one's breath …
Aug 06, 2024 08:59 PM
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RandomPedestrianAug 06, 2024 08:59 PM
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Quote from Ravens2022 :
So I just got the 36 gb version 3 weeks ago for the same price. Debating if it's worth returning and getting this one. Do I need 48 gb no but it's the same price.
You also get the 40 core GPU, more memory bandwidth and (I think) two more cores with this version. Definitely worth the effort of refunding/replacing
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Aug 06, 2024 10:36 PM
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HonestWealth3932
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Aug 06, 2024 10:36 PM
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Quote from Ravens2022 :
So I just got the 36 gb version 3 weeks ago for the same price. Debating if it's worth returning and getting this one. Do I need 48 gb no but it's the same price.
If you initially went for 36 gb (you have a reason here I assume) then yes definitely you should go for 48 gb for the same price alone , but here soc is different too as added benefit.
You should have return window till September to decide and return as per your choice.
Aug 06, 2024 11:31 PM
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LtDansLegs21Aug 06, 2024 11:31 PM
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Yeah, this is a really solid deal, only a hundred less than the M2 Max 96GB 2TB real I got from Microcenter a few months back.

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Aug 07, 2024 12:36 AM
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savAug 07, 2024 12:36 AM
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Quote from Juggernaut_510 :
I'm holding out for the M6 Super Duper MAX chip.
I'm holding out for monobrow-less design.
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globalityAug 07, 2024 01:23 AM
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Quote from LtDansLegs21 :
Yeah, this is a really solid deal, only a hundred less than the M2 Max 96GB 2TB real I got from Microcenter a few months back.
Wow M2 Max 96GB 2TB sounds much better (from LLM point of view)
Aug 07, 2024 03:11 AM
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3860Aug 07, 2024 03:11 AM
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M4 Max must be around the corner. No way Apple would let an authorized reseller drop their flagship by 4 figures otherwise. Time to clear inventory.
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sduser2002Aug 07, 2024 05:04 AM
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nevermind
Last edited by sduser2002 August 7, 2024 at 12:09 AM.
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sduser2002Aug 07, 2024 05:09 AM
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Quote from WiseCorn8982 :
Picked one up to refresh a 3.5 year old 14" M1 Pro. Stacked new BB Visa ($150 instant reward certificate, $500 "promised" but not counting on it #becauseprofits). Included my old M1 Pro as a trade-in ($750) and will wait until I get the new one to commit to letting go of it. This laptop will be for business use so the write-off brings the out of pocket cost down to $1650 or thereabout, before Best Buy reward certificates. To those looking at machines like this as some sort of exotic car, THIS is how you do it.
Same here for the rewards. 15% back for the first day of Best Buy credit card usage is insane stacked on the deal price, but reasonable for good credit card sign-up bonuses/incentives, so I'll gladly take it.

And, now I'm watching closely to see if they actually honor what they promised.

I combed through all the terms and conditions / fine print, and see no reason or excuse they have not to give that 15% -- and I am ready to raise a ruckus. Promising something to get somebody to sign up for a credit card, then reneging, is no joking mater.
Last edited by sduser2002 August 6, 2024 at 10:30 PM.
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Aug 07, 2024 05:10 AM
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Quote from globality :
Wow M2 Max 96GB 2TB sounds much better (from LLM point of view)
why dont you run the training on cloud like runpod? its like 2/hr for some best gpus.
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ConstanzaLordofIdiotAug 07, 2024 06:52 AM
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Can i play 4k flight simulator with this beast?
Hell nah
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wangcho78Aug 07, 2024 11:29 AM
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Maybe it can run llama 3.1 405b (jk probably still takes a while to get a response or may not be enough to run at all)

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