Everything that you "already know" is based on the weaknesses of the places you mention. These weaknesses are not natural, logical or eternal, they're man-made, and they ebb and flow over time. The basis of the whole thread was a valid criticism of how ridiculous the trade-in offers were. Good for you that you already know everything to be 100% static.
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Apple Called Out for 'Brutal' Mac Trade-In Values Following Launch of New Models
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Everything that you "already know" is based on the weaknesses of the places you mention. These weaknesses are not natural, logical or eternal, they're man-made, and they ebb and flow over time. The basis of the whole thread was a valid criticism of how ridiculous the trade-in offers were. Good for you that you already know everything to be 100% static.
The basis for this discussion was that an American working for MKBHD, also an American, found that trade-in offers in the U.S. leave a lot to be desired. Other Americans had similar experiences. I'm not seeing a problem with this line of discussion.
It would have been just as okay if the article would have described the situation in one or more other countries. Feel free to do the same instead of hiding behind vague hints and complaints about perceived dominance. But let's get this straight from you: _I_ am ignorant for mentioning and criticizing Phobio, but _you_ are proud to not know them.
It's great if everything is better in your region.
As long as you don't switch a lot, the carrier promos can be good, but I would never do the normal carrier or Apple's amounts.
Same strategy as some of the products. They don't want to sell it. It's just a stepping stone to the more expensive product.
So if I want a Mac with X GB Ram, it is better to buy a configuration with built-in X GB RAM available in store than buy a configuration that is cheaper but requires upgrading in the factory? Same for SSD?
Most Macs now are not actually upgradable and can't be done in the store, I was using the term "upgrade" generically when you get it built with additional memory/storage. Some Apple stores will stock some additional BTO configurations at launch time, but it is spotty at best. There isn't a difference between those and what you order online.
Actually what is the definition of ’base model’?
Models that do not require customization? For example, for M2 series of Mini, right now Apple lists three models on their homepage. The cheapest M2 With 8-256, M2 with 8-512 and M2 Pro with 16-512. Are these three called ‘base model’ or only the m2 with 8-256 is the base model?
Similarly, for Macbook Pro 16" with M2 series chips, they list M2 Pro 16-512, M2 Pro with 16-1TB and M2 Max with 32-1TB. Are all these three ‘base model’ or only the M2 Pro with 16-512 the base model?
Models that do not require customization? For example, for M2 series of Mini, right now Apple lists three models on their homepage. The cheapest M2 With 8-256, M2 with 8-512 and M2 Pro with 16-512. Are these three called ‘base model’ or only the m2 with 8-256 is the base model?
Similarly, for Macbook Pro 16" with M2 series chips, they list M2 Pro 16-512, M2 Pro with 16-1TB and M2 Max with 32-1TB. Are all these three ‘base model’ or only the M2 Pro with 16-512 the base model?
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Apple usually has a two or three “standard” configs for each model. The lowest “standard” config of each is considered the “base” model. So for the MBA and 13” MBP it is 8/256. For the MB Pros it is 16/512.
There are some upgraded configurations that Apple manufactures and stocks because they know they will be more popular. For instance, you can find a MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD, which is not a standard config, in stock at most Apple stores and even resellers, but you very rarely see these configs discounted when the lesser configs are heavily incentivized.
Thanks.
In the case of M2 series of MacBook Pro 16" and supposing that everything else is the same, if I want 32GB-1TB, is it better to add an additional 16GB on the M2 Pro with 1 TB or just go for the ‘standard’ M2 Max model with 32GB-1TB? I wonder which one I will lose less money when I trade-in with Apple.
We have established in this thread (and it has been the case for many years) that from an Apple Trade-In value standpoint, you'll get pennies on the dollar for any upgrades (at least in the US with Phobio).
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