YMMV : Costco : 14-inch MacBook Pro - Apple M5 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Silver for $900 + Tax
Model: MDE44LL/A
Item 1945135
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YMMV : Costco : 14-inch MacBook Pro - Apple M5 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Silver for $900 + Tax
Model: MDE44LL/A
Item 1945135
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This appears to be a rare Costco clearance on a 14 inch MacBook Pro in silver with a 512GB SSD, and the standout point is the unusually low $900 price. The deal is tied to a store specific .00 markdown, so the final price and remaining stock may only exist at a single location or on the last few units. The configuration is also called out as 512GB, not 1TB, with 16GB memory implied, which may feel tight for heavier creative or AI workloads. A few comments also question whether the listing is actually an Air rather than a Pro, so the exact model should be verified before heading out.
Costco members hunting a rare local markdown, because .00 pricing can be store-specific clearance and this price sits far below other warehouse listings.
MacBook buyers who want a compact pro laptop for everyday work, because the 512GB/16GB configuration can handle a 24/7 server setup with Docker, Plex, and primary-computer use.
Photo editors and offline LLM users who keep large project files locally, because 512GB storage can evaporate quickly and 16GB RAM may be insufficient.
Yes. The .00 price is described as store-specific clearance, often the last unit or a manager special, so it may be hard to find and unlikely to repeat at other warehouses. Checking the app can help, but calling the store is the best way to confirm remaining stock and the actual markdown.
It has a 512GB SSD, not 1TB. That capacity may be tight for heavier laptop use like Lightroom, Photoshop, or offline LLMs, but it can still be enough for lighter workloads and general use.
This deal is for the Silver SKU. The other SKU is Space Black, and the item numbers were identified as 1945135 for the lighter gray/silver model and 1945134 for the black one.
The listed configuration has 16GB RAM, which may be limiting for demanding workflows such as Lightroom, Photoshop, or offline LLMs. It can still handle lighter use and even server-style tasks, as shown by a 512GB/16GB Mac mini running multiple Docker containers, Plex, and torrenting.
There is a claim that Costco may have mislabeled it and that the same configuration appears as an Air listing. The thread also identifies it as a 14-inch MacBook Pro with a standard M5 chip, so the listing should be verified against the SKU before buying.
Don't go for 512gb. MacBook Pro means, most probably you are going to use Lightroom, photoshop or some offline LLM etc. 512 gb space will evaporate in no time. Also, 16gb ram is not enough.
Don't go for 512gb. MacBook Pro means, most probably you are going to use Lightroom, photoshop or some offline LLM etc. 512 gb space will evaporate in no time. Also, 16gb ram is not enough.
I'm guessing the people chasing this deal were not looking to buy a 24GB+ 1TB+ MacBook Pro at double the price.
Don't go for 512gb. MacBook Pro means, most probably you are going to use Lightroom, photoshop or some offline LLM etc. 512 gb space will evaporate in no time. Also, 16gb ram is not enough.
I have a 512GB / 16GB Mac Mini that runs as my 24/7 server. I have 17 dockers running inside, Plex, audiobook, Torrent. everything and it also runs as my primary computer too.
Don't go for 512gb. MacBook Pro means, most probably you are going to use Lightroom, photoshop or some offline LLM etc. 512 gb space will evaporate in no time. Also, 16gb ram is not enough.
Don't go for 1tb. MacBook Pro means, most probably you are going to use Lightroom, photoshop or some offline LLM etc. 1 tb space will evaporate in no time. Also, 32gb ram is not enough.
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Don't go for 1tb. MacBook Pro means, most probably you are going to use Lightroom, photoshop or some offline LLM etc. 1 tb space will evaporate in no time. Also, 32gb ram is not enough.
what is enough? depends heavily on the person. you've just 4x'd the price 🤣
btw, you're not wrong. the problem here is apple charges so much for RAM, even pre-rampocalypse
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This appears to be a rare Costco clearance on a 14 inch MacBook Pro in silver with a 512GB SSD, and the standout point is the unusually low $900 price. The deal is tied to a store specific .00 markdown, so the final price and remaining stock may only exist at a single location or on the last few units. The configuration is also called out as 512GB, not 1TB, with 16GB memory implied, which may feel tight for heavier creative or AI workloads. A few comments also question whether the listing is actually an Air rather than a Pro, so the exact model should be verified before heading out.
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Yes. The .00 price is described as store-specific clearance, often the last unit or a manager special, so it may be hard to find and unlikely to repeat at other warehouses. Checking the app can help, but calling the store is the best way to confirm remaining stock and the actual markdown.
It has a 512GB SSD, not 1TB. That capacity may be tight for heavier laptop use like Lightroom, Photoshop, or offline LLMs, but it can still be enough for lighter workloads and general use.
This deal is for the Silver SKU. The other SKU is Space Black, and the item numbers were identified as 1945135 for the lighter gray/silver model and 1945134 for the black one.
The listed configuration has 16GB RAM, which may be limiting for demanding workflows such as Lightroom, Photoshop, or offline LLMs. It can still handle lighter use and even server-style tasks, as shown by a 512GB/16GB Mac mini running multiple Docker containers, Plex, and torrenting.
There is a claim that Costco may have mislabeled it and that the same configuration appears as an Air listing. The thread also identifies it as a 14-inch MacBook Pro with a standard M5 chip, so the listing should be verified against the SKU before buying.
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Appears to be 1349.97 at my warehouse.
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Don't go for 1tb. MacBook Pro means, most probably you are going to use Lightroom, photoshop or some offline LLM etc. 1 tb space will evaporate in no time. Also, 32gb ram is not enough.
btw, you're not wrong. the problem here is apple charges so much for RAM, even pre-rampocalypse
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