Almost bought the 15" Quad i7 today at MacMall (Santa Monica)

[bobsaget]

Took a look at this guy today at the Santa Monica Macmall and almost pulled the trigger... For the price, it almost made me do it. But I couldn't justify it knowing we may be looking at not only a processor refresh, but a complete redesign of the 15"...

How good of a deal is this?


http://www.macmall.com/p/Apple-MacBook-Pro/product~dpno~8300861~pdp.gdchhce

 

[dlimes13]

Took a look at this guy today at the Santa Monica Macmall and almost pulled the trigger... For the price, it almost made me do it. But I couldn't justify it knowing we may be looking at not only a processor refresh, but a complete redesign of the 15"...

How good of a deal is this?


http://www.macmall.com/p/Apple-MacBook-Pro/product~dpno~8300861~pdp.gdchhce

Order online and with the AppleInsider discount, it's better:

http://www.macmall.com/p/product~dp...e=APPINSDRMWB31991&couponBox=APPINSDRMWB31991

Or the 17 Inch:

http://www.macmall.com/p/product~dp...e=APPINSDRMWB31991&couponBox=APPINSDRMWB31991


It's very, very tempting. Either one is one hell of a deal and you really can't go wrong. The 17 inch is the absolute, hands-down best value.

They even have an Anti-Glare and upgraded 2.3 GHz CPU (AKA Early-2011 Ultimate Model):

http://www.macmall.com/p/Apple-MacBook-Pro/product~dpno~8951559~pdp.gjhibdj

 

[Vanarak19]

1679$ for a 17" early 2011 with 10% ebay coupon. DONE. (MC725LL/A)

 

[Win Mac User]

Just bought it

I just purchased that exact model from MacMall this week. I didn't know about the apple insider discount, but after talking to a rep on the phone she gave it to me for $1590. After looking at the specs I decided this model was still perfect for what I needed and no need to wait for the refresh and pay over $2000 for it. So far I love it! Now I'm trying to decide if I want the Apple Cinema Display to run dual monitors with my MBP or try another monitor.

 

[robvas]

Hi-res screen for $1,659 from Apple's refurb store

http://store.apple.com/us/product/G0NL2LL/A

 

[dlimes13]

1679$ for a 17" early 2011 with 10% ebay coupon. DONE. (MC725LL/A)

I never got my code. That sucks.

 

[ixodes]

I just purchased that exact model from MacMall this week. I didn't know about the apple insider discount, but after talking to a rep on the phone she gave it to me for $1590. After looking at the specs I decided this model was still perfect for what I needed and no need to wait for the refresh and pay over $2000 for it. So far I love it! Now I'm trying to decide if I want the Apple Cinema Display to run dual monitors with my MBP or try another monitor.

Congratulations. You made a very wise purchase.

Not only is that an excellent model, but the deal you got is just outstanding.

 

[srxtr]

Took a look at this guy today at the Santa Monica Macmall ...

Oh hey, I almost went there today!