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Microcenter In-store: Apple MacBook Pro CTO (Refurb): 14.2", M1 Max 10-Core, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD $1799.99
$1,799.99
$2,499.99
Another $100 drop from previous posting.
Available In-Store Only; In stock at all the stores at the time of posting this.
SPECS:
Available In-Store Only; In stock at all the stores at the time of posting this.
SPECS:
- Apple M1 Max 10-Core Chip
- 64GB Unified Memory
- 1TB Solid State Drive
- Apple M1 Max Chip 32-Core GPU
- macOS
- SDXC Card Slot
- 802.11ax Wireless Networking
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR Display
Created 05-29-2024
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I get the other laptop has a 16 inch screen compared to a 14 inch, but the extra ram and hard drive space seem to make up for it. Is there any other downside to it that I'm not catching?
Wish this was eligible for AppleCare+, I'd jump on it right away.
Wish this was eligible for AppleCare+, I'd jump on it right away.
Thanks for sharing.
I get the other laptop has a 16 inch screen compared to a 14 inch, but the extra ram and hard drive space seem to make up for it. Is there any other downside to it that I'm not catching?
Even for content creators and other high-end users, 64GB could be excessive. It doesn't hurt to have extra but 99% of users will never need quite that much.
Wish this was eligible for AppleCare+, I'd jump on it right away.
Thanks for sharing.
Even for content creators and other high-end users, 64GB could be excessive. It doesn't hurt to have extra but 99% of users will never need quite that much.
You mean if this was Apple M2 Max or Apple M2 Pro? M1 Max is still more powerful than M2 Pro in video/graphics. If you don't need the extra ram or GPU, M3 with 16GB of ram with 1TB is only 200 dollars more than this direct from Apple.
So the M2 gets what? An extra year? Resale value is really good with the Apple Products compared to PC laptops. Just sell it before it gets obsolete; make your Apple e-waste someone else's e-waste.
AppleCare+ is more desirable for this because it's a refurbished product with only 120 days of limited coverage.
One could add AC+ and cancel during the extended coverage period for a prorated refund, or go month-to-month at start for even more flexibility.
That said, I had AC+ on my 2017 MBP and ended up having the logic board and screen replaced because it started overheating, three years after purchase and all covered.
Without AC+, quoted repair cost was about $700 - inflated for sure but even at half cost elsewhere, that's still more than cost of AC+.
You mean if this was Apple M2 Max or Apple M2 Pro? M1 Max is still more powerful than M2 Pro in video/graphics. If you don't need the extra ram or GPU, M3 with 16GB of ram with 1TB is only 200 dollars more than this direct from Apple.
So the M2 gets what? An extra year? Resale value is really good with the Apple Products compared to PC laptops. Just sell it before it gets obsolete; make your Apple e-waste someone else's e-waste.
I like to use electronics until they break (or are obsolete), so I don't like arbitrary EOL periods. Just because you find some greater fool to buy your obsolete MacBook in 4 years doesn't solve the e-waste problem. You have to go out and get a different laptop again.
Your point that the M1 Max is a great chip only reinforces the fact that it sucks Apple will likely end software support in about 4 years. Why spend $2k on a new laptop that becomes obsolete just because Apple decides to stop supporting it? Except for Apple's profits, it makes little sense that a basic M3/8GB/256GB MBA will be supported long term but the system in this thread cannot be.
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One could add AC+ and cancel during the extended coverage period for a prorated refund, or go month-to-month at start for even more flexibility.
That said, I had AC+ on my 2017 MBP and ended up having the logic board and screen replaced because it started overheating, three years after purchase and all covered.
Without AC+, quoted repair cost was about $700 - inflated for sure but even at half cost elsewhere, that's still more than cost of AC+.
These laptops don't overheat and get hot like Intel Macbooks do so I can't really see your specific issue happening again with these new laptops. They are more akin to an iPhone than an Intel Macbook, most people don't end up using AppleCare+ but if you need the piece of mind thing or are really heavy handed with stuff it could be worth it but for most people it's not worth it.
These laptops don't overheat and get hot like Intel Macbooks do so I can't really see your specific issue happening again with these new laptops. They are more akin to an iPhone than an Intel Macbook, most people don't end up using AppleCare+ but if you need the piece of mind thing or are really heavy handed with stuff it could be worth it but for most people it's not worth it.
Hey that's awesome. Glad you were able to fix the issue yourself and good to know these MacBooks are more reliable.
Don't disagree about AC+ not being worth it for most people. At the end of the day, it's just like insurance - you pay for the peace of mind and hope you don't need it, but glad you have it when you do.
Regardless, not being able to add AC+ to this product or otherwise have warranty beyond the 120 days from Micro Center does hamper this deal quite a bit.
Don't disagree about AC+ not being worth it for most people. At the end of the day, it's just like insurance - you pay for the peace of mind and hope you don't need it, but glad you have it when you do.
Regardless, not being able to add AC+ to this product or otherwise have warranty beyond the 120 days from Micro Center does hamper this deal quite a bit.
I am comfortable that this laptop will last several years and if I feel the need to upgrade at this price I could probably sell it for not much loss.
I am comfortable that this laptop will last several years and if I feel the need to upgrade at this price I could probably sell it for not much loss.
I get the other laptop has a 16 inch screen compared to a 14 inch, but the extra ram and hard drive space seem to make up for it. Is there any other downside to it that I'm not catching?
The mini-LED display is great too. There's a little bit of haloing visible in high contrast pictures that you wouldn't get on an OLED display, but it gets much brighter than the majority of laptop OLEDs, doesn't have any risk of burn-in, and is a good deal better than the IPS panels you find in most laptops.