Costco Members: Apple MacBook Pro Laptop: M4, 14.2" 3024x1964, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

mwbarrett85

Nov 18, 2024 08:56 PM

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mwbarrett85Nov 18, 2024 08:56 PM

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Ended up getting the m4 pro at Amazon. Had a bunch of gift cards to use. My wife's laptop is too old to get windows 11 so she'll get my m1 air

barrera_j

Nov 18, 2024 10:45 PM

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Joined Mar 2019

barrera_jNov 18, 2024 10:45 PM

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Quote from preppyak

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The average user doesnt need more than 512GB for a drive. Unless you are working a media production job, the way most files done virtually (Google Drive, etc) means people barely need more than the system and apps for storage.

Like, Im a filmmaker, I own a 1TB because when im doing a job, offloading all my footage to my laptop is nice. But even with all my editing software installed, and a bunch of media sitting on my computer, Im still only at 350GB right now. And Id bet Im a 5-10% use case at best.

The average user doesn't need a $1400 laptop...

Also just 350GB as a filmmaker?

Are you filming with a 2003 Nokia or what?

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arahmed

Nov 18, 2024 11:20 PM

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Joined Aug 2015

arahmedNov 18, 2024 11:20 PM

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Picked up at local Costco. Thanks

alimo110

Nov 19, 2024 01:00 AM

39 Posts

Joined Feb 2017

alimo110Nov 19, 2024 01:00 AM

39 Posts

We recently got the 14" MBP with M3 Pro chip and 18GB/512GB for $1499. We're still in the return window. Any guidance as to whether the M4 16GB/512GB (or the M4 pro 24GB/512GB) makes more sense? We're non-power users but try to hold onto our stuff for a while, so we just need something for web browsing, Office, slight photo editing, etc that will work well for 6-8years.
Specific questions:

M4 (vs M3 Pro): $100 cheaper but slightly slower processor and 2GB less ram. But camera is supposedly better. Any other notable differences?
M4Pro (vs M3 Pro): $300 more but faster processor, 6GB more ram, better camera, TB5 ports (does this matter in practical use?).

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iamironman

Nov 19, 2024 01:27 AM

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iamironmanNov 19, 2024 01:27 AM

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can I buy macbook from bestbuy and purchase ASURION protection for bestbuy purchase from amazon?

California-Boy

Nov 19, 2024 03:23 AM

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California-BoyNov 19, 2024 03:23 AM

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Quote from Jacobleeslp

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Is it worth trading in my MacBook Pro M3 pro for this or stick with what I got?

I see only 8GB memory option on M3 one. No 16B ones at Costco. Right?

BraveCatfish652

Nov 19, 2024 03:54 AM

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BraveCatfish652Nov 19, 2024 03:54 AM

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Quote from fishandmaps

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Do you have to be a member for them to do this?

i wasn't — just did online chat with best buy rep and within 10 mins he refunded me. all i did is send the costco link.

DrCJ87

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Nov 19, 2024 04:04 AM

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DrCJ87

Pro

Nov 19, 2024 04:04 AM

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Quote from alimo110

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We recently got the 14" MBP with M3 Pro chip and 18GB/512GB for $1499. We're still in the return window. Any guidance as to whether the M4 16GB/512GB (or the M4 pro 24GB/512GB) makes more sense? We're non-power users but try to hold onto our stuff for a while, so we just need something for web browsing, Office, slight photo editing, etc that will work well for 6-8years.
Specific questions:

M4 (vs M3 Pro): $100 cheaper but slightly slower processor and 2GB less ram. But camera is supposedly better. Any other notable differences?
M4Pro (vs M3 Pro): $300 more but faster processor, 6GB more ram, better camera, TB5 ports (does this matter in practical use?).

In your use case (if you don't want to save some money with an Air, and as someone who appreciates the nicer screen and speakers, I get it) I'd suggest getting the M4 because it's cheaper than the M3 Pro and if you aren't power users there's little reason to spring for the M4 Pro chip. The M4 base chip is pretty evenly matched with the M3 Pro in CPU tasks, and it's a newer chip so it might be supported for an extra year over the M3 Pro. In the past the base MacBook Pro was gimped compared to the models with Pro and Max chips, but Apple has fixed that this year. Thus, imo there's very little reason in picking up a Pro chip unless you need the extra power often (high end photo or video editing, for instance).

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HappyArm8374

Nov 19, 2024 04:57 AM

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HappyArm8374Nov 19, 2024 04:57 AM

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Quote from alimo110

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We recently got the 14" MBP with M3 Pro chip and 18GB/512GB for $1499. We're still in the return window. Any guidance as to whether the M4 16GB/512GB (or the M4 pro 24GB/512GB) makes more sense? We're non-power users but try to hold onto our stuff for a while, so we just need something for web browsing, Office, slight photo editing, etc that will work well for 6-8years.Specific questions:

M4 (vs M3 Pro): $100 cheaper but slightly slower processor and 2GB less ram. But camera is supposedly better. Any other notable differences?
M4Pro (vs M3 Pro): $300 more but faster processor, 6GB more ram, better camera, TB5 ports (does this matter in practical use?).

Was wondering the same thing. I do plan on doing some machine learning work, so wondering whether that justifies returning and getting the M4 Pro (although I expect both will be adequate).

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Techiebug

Nov 19, 2024 05:03 AM

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TechiebugNov 19, 2024 05:03 AM

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This is tempting. Recently I got a MBP M4 pro, 24gb, 1Tb for $2029 at Apple. I feel like I spent too much on a laptop. My Mac mini is M4, 24gb ram, 512gb SSD for $900. My laptop is like $600 more than this deal. For $600 you can buy lots of stuff. However, my ram usage on Mac mini is constantly above 16gb, so I know 16gb ram is barely enough. I can live with 512gb. But I plan to keep this laptop for at least 5 years so Decision decision...

alimo110

Nov 19, 2024 06:44 AM

39 Posts

Joined Feb 2017

alimo110Nov 19, 2024 06:44 AM

39 Posts

Quote from DrCJ87

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In your use case (if you don't want to save some money with an Air, and as someone who appreciates the nicer screen and speakers, I get it) I'd suggest getting the M4 because it's cheaper than the M3 Pro and if you aren't power users there's little reason to spring for the M4 Pro chip. The M4 base chip is pretty evenly matched with the M3 Pro in CPU tasks, and it's a newer chip so it might be supported for an extra year over the M3 Pro. In the past the base MacBook Pro was gimped compared to the models with Pro and Max chips, but Apple has fixed that this year. Thus, imo there's very little reason in picking up a Pro chip unless you need the extra power often (high end photo or video editing, for instance).

Thanks, I think that makes sense.
With the M3 macbook, there were some additional ports, etc with the M3 Pro/Max compared to the M3 base; that's no longer the case with the M4 MBPs, right? The base M4 has the same number of ports, SD card reader, etc with the only difference being TB4 vs TB5 and a faster chip?
Also, the base MBP can now run 2 external monitors WITH the MBP screen, correct? With the M3 MBPs, I think only the Pro/Max could do this, hence the question.
And, yes, the speakers/screen of the MBP are pushing us to go with it over the MBA.

FunkyPoopsy

Nov 19, 2024 12:21 PM

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FunkyPoopsyNov 19, 2024 12:21 PM

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Quote from tgenius

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Sweet! I chatted with Best Buy and they are refunding me an additional $42 from the $1439 pricematch I did last week to micro center. Those of you who did the price match last week get your extra $ back!

I was turned down stating that BB does not price match with Costco, I eventually price matched with Amazon

gljo

Nov 19, 2024 12:28 PM

128 Posts

Joined Jun 2013

gljoNov 19, 2024 12:28 PM

128 Posts

Quote from alimo110

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Thanks, I think that makes sense.
With the M3 macbook, there were some additional ports, etc with the M3 Pro/Max compared to the M3 base; that's no longer the case with the M4 MBPs, right? The base M4 has the same number of ports, SD card reader, etc with the only difference being TB4 vs TB5 and a faster chip?
Also, the base MBP can now run 2 external monitors WITH the MBP screen, correct? With the M3 MBPs, I think only the Pro/Max could do this, hence the question.
And, yes, the speakers/screen of the MBP are pushing us to go with it over the MBA.

You're correct on all counts:
https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs/

Btw, I'm in the same exact boat as you and already pulled the trigger on the M4. When it arrives, I'm going to back up the M3, return it to Costco, and restore the backup to the M4 and hopefully pick up where I left off after migration assistant does its thing.

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brian22022

Nov 19, 2024 01:19 PM

3 Posts

Joined Nov 2016

brian22022Nov 19, 2024 01:19 PM

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Anyone know when Costco will have these in-store and not just ship-to-store? I was hoping to buy through Instacart Costco same day but no locations have it and the Costco website says "Item not sold at warehouse"

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iMapleZ

Nov 19, 2024 01:33 PM

24 Posts

Joined May 2017

iMapleZNov 19, 2024 01:33 PM

24 Posts

Looking at the specs is this the same as the "new" M4 (non-pro)?

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