This collaborative space allows users to contribute additional information, tips, and insights to enhance the original deal post. Feel free to share your knowledge and help fellow shoppers make informed decisions.
Quote from your link : After using the the 1TB model for 24 hours and switching back to the base model, the differences in using the higher spec version feel marginal in day-to-day use, and are not substantial enough to me to warrant spending the extra 600, so the 1TB model was returned
Yesterday I ordered the 13" model with cellular and 512GB storage for $999, but looking around the Costco site just now I see some odd things. The 11" model with the same specs as what I ordered is $1099. And they have the 13" model without cellular and with only 256GB storage also listed for $999. The pricing does seem weird. But fingers crossed it's just them wanting to get rid of some unpopular SKUs and not an actual price mistake...
I just got shipping confirmation email... fingers crossed
Honest question with this set up - this iPad Pro 13" M4 w/ the Magic Keyboard - is it good enough to be a laptop replacement?
For most people, it is absolutely good enough to be a laptop replacement, but it also costs more than something like a Macbook Air for something that's less capable.
Like
Helpful
Funny
Not helpful
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Yesterday I ordered the 13" model with cellular and 512GB storage for $999, but looking around the Costco site just now I see some odd things. The 11" model with the same specs as what I ordered is $1099. And they have the 13" model without cellular and with only 256GB storage also listed for $999. The pricing does seem weird. But fingers crossed it's just them wanting to get rid of some unpopular SKUs and not an actual price mistake...
It's not a price mistake, Apple just loves over-producing inventory to their loyal fans , and then they roll out those fancy MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) holiday promos. Apple pretends to "take the loss" lol , while big-box stores like Costco happily keep their razor-thin margins. Costco - couldn't care less. As long as the loyal members keep paying those fat membership fees. About 70% of Costco's operating income — roughly $5 billion — comes from memberships alone!
It's not a price mistake, Apple just loves over-producing inventory to their loyal fans , and then they roll out those fancy MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) holiday promos. Apple pretends to "take the loss" lol , while big-box stores like Costco happily keep their razor-thin margins. Costco - couldn't care less. As long as the loyal members keep paying those fat membership fees. About 70% of Costco's operating income — roughly $5 billion — comes from memberships alone!
My question was more about why the prices on Costco's site aren't consistent with each other. Several of the higher end models are going for less than the lower end ones
Honest question with this set up - this iPad Pro 13" M4 w/ the Magic Keyboard - is it good enough to be a laptop replacement?
Quote
from OkayBoomers
:
with the magic keyboard, it will be slightly heavier than a 13 inch macbook air.
Quote
from mightyjabba
:
For most people, it is absolutely good enough to be a laptop replacement, but it also costs more than something like a Macbook Air for something that's less capable.
Honest question with this set up - this iPad Pro 13" M4 w/ the Magic Keyboard - is it good enough to be a laptop replacement?
No, the microsoft office suite for iPad is not the same as the desktop, is Ok for ocassional work, edit a document once in a while, also the magic keyboard is heavy, the new trackpad is very responsive and the aluminium it gives the premium finish, like a macbook but expensive and heavy, I bought it on sale when I was looking for a case.
For reference, to help others gauge handling time and shipping estimate accuracy: I ordered on 12/3 (3:45pm CST, express). Got the shipping email on 12/4 (8:50pm CST). It was picked up by UPS around 1pm today in California and should arrive tomorrow midday (12/5).
1
Like
Helpful
Funny
Not helpful
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Top Comments
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!
147 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
I just got shipping confirmation email... fingers crossed
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Hope it is what they say
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!