A Full Apple Ecosystem Now Costs Less Than a MacBook Pro

[capamac]

Personally:

• iPhone 17e: $599 Samsung Galaxy A17 $175
• MacBook Neo: $599 2020 M1 Air, $1,000, Sequoia.
• iPad (11th generation): $349
• Magic Keyboard Folio: $249
• Apple Pencil (USB-C): $79
• Apple Watch SE 3: $249
• AirPods 4: $129 JBL Vibe BT earbuds $29.
• Apple TV 4K: $129
• HomePod mini: $99
• AirTag: $29

$1,204 since 2020.

 

[ZipZilla]

Seems to be an article for the sake of an article. Slow news day?

 

[dontwalkhand]

Did I miss it when they canceled the Vision Pro?

Certainly it's still an important part of the uhm, ecosystem . . .

I love my total lack of apps and where else would I find a $3500 dust collector?

 

[ab2c4]

Personally:

• iPhone 17e: $599 Samsung Galaxy A17 $175
• MacBook Neo: $599 2020 M1 Air, $1,000, Sequoia.
• iPad (11th generation): $349
• Magic Keyboard Folio: $249
• Apple Pencil (USB-C): $79
• Apple Watch SE 3: $249
• AirPods 4: $129 JBL Vibe BT earbuds $29.
• Apple TV 4K: $129
• HomePod mini: $99
• AirTag: $29

$1,204 since 2020.

Agree with the idea that, for example, of the 10 things on that list I would only ever purchase 5 of those devices. Plus by buying whatever company you prefer for each item, and getting sales, it really doesn't cost that much to buy everything you need/want. I did an exercise during Black Friday sales and I was surprised at how inexpensive it can be.

 

[Royksöpp]

All of this is at full retail price. The total cost could be significantly less if someone knows how to shop around.

 

[contacos]

Kind of funny how times have changed. Now certain Chinese smartphones starts at 1,699 Euro and 1,999 Euro more than an iPhone Pro Max

 

[Return Zero]

I think the really striking thing these days is how steadily real prices have declined through a period of relatively (past ~40 years) high inflation. Not to mention, Apple devices used to almost never go on sale, and you had to get refurb or edu for lower prices. Now edu prices and sometimes even lower are widely available at retailers even 6-8 weeks after launch.

 

[BeatsByTim]

Seems to be an article for the sake of an article. Slow news day?

Are you new here?

 

[Syrianos82]

my "ecosystem" looks slightly different I'm afraid 🙃

 

[fbglima]

As others have mentioned, this list makes it clear that the iPad + Magic Keyboard Folio + Pencil is worst value in this list... can't imagine user that's price sensitive enough for rest of this list is game
for these overpriced accessories

 

[Timpetus]

As others have mentioned, this list makes it clear that the iPad + Magic Keyboard Folio + Pencil is worst value in this list... can't imagine user that's price sensitive enough for rest of this list is game
for these overpriced accessories

Yeah, it makes a lot more sense to get a better MacBook and skip the iPad entirely. Add a Wacom tablet if you need to use a stylus for your work. Trying to replace a laptop with an overpriced, underpowered iPad is silly.

 

[tyrnnsrs]

I don't really understand this comparison if you are just arbitrarily comparing it against a higher end model of the Macbook Pro.

 

[HouseLannister]

Or you could get an M3 Ultra Mac Studio with 256GB of RAM and 16TB storage, an XDR nano texture display, an iPhone 17PM with 2TB of storage, and a cellular nano texture 13” iPad Pro with 2TB and pencil/keyboard, and an Apple Watch Hermes for ONLY $1750 … per a month

 

[aUniqueName]

ah yes the unnecesary air tag,

I use AirTags and love them. Got one on my wallet, on my keys and in my backpack. Also threw one in the car because i heard people have recovered stolen vehicles that way. It’s a great product. Also the way it is integrated into the ecosystem is great. If i leave the wallet behind, i get about a block down the road my iPhone alerts me that i forgot it.

 

[BeatsByTim]

I use AirTags and love them. Got one on my wallet, on my keys and in my backpack. Also threw one in the car because i heard people have recovered stolen vehicles that way. It’s a great product.

Would you say that a single airtag is a necessary buy to get into the apple ecosystem?

 

[BeatsByTim]

I don't really understand this comparison if you are just arbitrarily comparing it against a higher end model of the Macbook Pro.

They are implying that apple is affordable now, because before the neo and iphone economy edition your only option was a fully kitted out macbook pro.

 

[Superhai]

If one really wanted the full ecosystem as long as it is less than 2699, why not go for a MacBook Air M5 and skip the Neo and the Folio?

 

[BeatsByTim]

All of this is at full retail price. The total cost could be significantly less if someone knows how to shop around.

yeah, buying used is the way to go. apple product updates have been so minor year to year for the past 2 decades. (ignoring the Intel -> Arm transition)

 

[BGrifter]

I think the more useful comparison is what $2000 worth of Apple devices gets you vs one folding thing.

It’s $100 short of an iPhone 17 Pro and an iPad Pro. But you can get one Pro and a very capable base 17 or iPad Air with change left over.

 

[coolkid93]

achievement from Tim Apple on affordability

 

[aUniqueName]

Would you say that a single airtag is a necessary buy to get into the apple ecosystem?

Yes, but only because that’s a dumb question…

 

[racerhomie]

Not sure how this information is useful for most people. I’m sure there are a few who perhaps feel Apple products are part of their identity in some way, and owning Apple products in every category is some sort of goal. I’ve never met anyone like that.

I’m one. Not identity in any way but I love them

 

[Kevin2055]

how about just Mac Mini?

 

[subjonas]

Is this to show that Apple stuff is dirt cheap?
Or is this to show that the MacBook Pro 16" is prohibitively expensive?

It's for perspective to all those who only look at the most expensive Apple products and think the whole ecosystem is prohibitively expensive. That isn't the case.

 

[subjonas]

• Magic Keyboard Folio: $249

Clearly a necessary part of a complete apple ecosystem. The whole premise of this article is so strange lol. And a singular airtag.

Pretty sure this is sarcastic. If so, I agree. A Magic Keyboard folio is pretty redundant if you have a MacBook Neo. With the MBN, the iPad can just be an iPad.