Apple Drops Entry Price For Mac
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There has been for many years. The machines generally come with a $200-$300 discount depending on the model, but Apple will still offer a twelve-month warranty and the option to purchase Apple Care for the same price as those who buy their MacBooks new. This weekend saw the MacBook Pro with Touch Bar arrive in the refurb section in various configurations. The ‘entry-level’ model with an i5 processor, 8 GB or RAM and 256 GB of flash storage is priced at $1529 compared to $1799 for a brand new model. If you bump the RAM up to 16 GB, the macOS-powered laptop is currently available for $1699 compared to the new price of $1999. Apple’s refurb section is not a ‘built to order’ section and is dependant on stock levels.
While the Touch Bar enabled Macs are very much on the cutting edge of macOS hardware, the price has been eye watering for those looking to join in Apple’s slowly evolving concept of the laptop. The addition of these machines to the refurb store (and the associated peace of mind of a full warranty and the option of Apple Care) should help increase the adoption of the new technology. Much like 3D Touch in iOS, unless developers can be confident that the Touch Bar is present it can only be used as a secondary control elements and its potential will remain trapped. Follow me on. Find more of my work at, on, and. You should. RECOMMENDED BY FORBES.
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Apple Drops Entry Price For Macbook Pro
The lowest-priced MacBook Pro and Retina iMac also get a price drop: Both start at $1,299. The new Macs are shipping today, and the iMac Pro will follow in December.