Apple Drops Prices on 512GB and 1TB SSD Upgrades for Older Mac Lineup

[MacRumors]

Following its "Hello Again" Mac event last week, Apple quietly dropped the prices on higher-capacity storage upgrades across its Mac lineup. 512GB and 1TB SSD build-to-order upgrade options for the MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Pro, Mac mini, and 2015 MacBook Pro are now priced up to $200 less, bring the costs in line with upgrade options on the new MacBook Pro models.

Prior to the event, 512GB storage upgrade options were priced at $300-$400 for most entry-level machines, while a 1TB upgrade was priced at $800 to $900. With the price drop, upgrading to 512GB of storage costs an extra $200-$300, while upgrading to 1TB costs $600-$700.

On the higher-end 13-inch MacBook Air, for example, the default 256GB SSD option can be upgraded to 512GB for $200, $100 less than it cost earlier this year.

New Mac Pro storage prices. Previous prices were $300 and $800.​

Upgrading the entry-level 27-inch iMac to 512GB of flash storage previously cost $500, but the price has dropped to $400. Upgrading the mid-range iMac 27-inch iMac to 512GB or 1TB of storage used to cost $400 or $900, respectively, but prices are now at $300 for the 512GB upgrade and $700 for the 1TB flash storage upgrade. On the most expensive 27-inch iMac, upgrading to 1TB storage now costs $100 less.

On the high-end Mac mini, prices have dropped to $200 for the 512GB flash storage option and $600 for the 1TB flash storage option, and the same prices are available on both Mac Pro models, a savings of $100 for 512GB and $200 for 1TB.

For 2015 MacBook Pro models, the 15-inch MacBook Pro storage upgrade options are also priced at $200 for 512GB and $600 for 1TB, down from $300 and $800. Upgrade options for the 13-inch machine are new and are priced somewhat higher at $200 for 256GB, $400 for 512GB, and $800 for 1TB.

Much to the disappointment of many Mac users, the MacBook Pro was the only machine to see an update at Apple's fall event. The iMac, Mac Pro, and Mac mini have not seen a refresh, and no new machines are expected before the end of the year.

While an iMac refresh is rumored for the first half of 2017, there's no word on when the Mac Pro and the Mac mini, both of which have not been refreshed in several years, could receive updates. Apple is also expected to phase out the MacBook Air, replacing it with the MacBook and the MacBook Pro.

(Thanks, Marek!)

Article Link: Apple Drops Prices on 512GB and 1TB SSD Upgrades for Older Mac Lineup

 

[kevinkyoo]

If you buy a new Mac Pro from Apple in 2016, I'm so sorry.

 

[joeypore]

The fact that a 3 year old computer still starts at $2999 and only comes with 256gb of flash storage, that's now slower than the MacBook Pro storage... is absurd.

I'm calling it: they're going to "quietly" upgrade the Mac Pro within a few months and barely make a big deal of it.

 

[Hustler1337]

So they reduce the price of storage to make up for not releasing a new Mac Pro, iMac or Mac Mini? We didn't wait 3+ years for this measly consolation discount.

 

[Born Again]

Now drop the prices on the Macbook Pros.

 

[julesme]

I am looking forward to upgrading to a new Macbook Pro sometime next year, but admittedly the prices this time around are a bit over the top.

 

[LukasValine]

A 5% price drop after 3 years. That's really kind of sad when you think about it.

 

[btrach144]

Or how about update the computers and not use two year old over priced tech.

 

[Goaliegeek]

Huh. I would have guessed they would have increased the price. Can't believe they haven't added v4's to the Mac Pro. Still running v2's. Gez.

 

[Uni Grad]

Price cuts ain't gonna save old hardware Timmy.

Tsk tsk tsk (echo)

 

[chrismail627]

Still too expensive for old technology.

 

[calzon65]

And raises prices on the MacBook Pro to makeup for lost revenue ... brilliant.

 

[tech4all]

The fact that a 3 year old computer still starts at $2999 and only comes with 256gb of flash storage, that's now slower than the MacBook Pro storage... is absurd.

I'm calling it: they're going to "quietly" upgrade the Mac Pro within a few months and barely make a big deal of it.

This is probably considered an "update" to Apple.

Well at least we know Apple "knows" about the Mac Pro.

 

[CausticSoda]

Gosh - I hope they know what they are doing. Can they afford such largesse?

 

[zyr123]

literally why. SMH

 

[Aluminum213]

Apple drops price on old products, news at 11

 

[mikeppc225]

Trash can, meet trash can.

 

[anonnymouse]

Following its "Hello Again" Mac event last week, Apple quietly dropped the prices on higher-capacity storage upgrades across its Mac lineup. 512GB and 1TB SSD build-to-order upgrade options for the MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Pro, Mac mini, and 2015 MacBook Pro are now priced up to $200 less, bring the costs in line with upgrade options on the new MacBook Pro models.

Note that some of the price reduction has to be from the elimination of the dual GPU option on the previous generation 15" MBP. For example, previously a 2.5 i7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD / 2GB AMD was $2499. Now that same machine is $2299 because the build to order dual GPU isn't offered on that model anymore. It's all Iris Pro ONLY on the previous gen.

 

[mc162]

The fact that a 3 year old computer still starts at $2999 and only comes with 256gb of flash storage, that's now slower than the MacBook Pro storage... is absurd.

I'm calling it: they're going to "quietly" upgrade the Mac Pro within a few months and barely make a big deal of it.

Can't tell if you're being sarcastic but if not...Well then joeypore let me tell you about this bridge I'd love to show it to you.

Seriously though..

Apple left the Pro Market 2 years ago when they ignored like 7 consecutive GPU releases effectively crippling a machine Pro's likely paid a fortune for at launch.

F Tim Cook and his ever so capable iPad.

I don't give stock tips but....SELL YOUR APPLE STOCK SELL IT ALL ;-)

 

[tubeexperience]

Why hasn't Apple updated the Mac Pro in 3 years?

What are they doing over there in Cupertino?

 

[MrGimper]

Note that some of the price reduction has to be from the elimination of the dual GPU option on the previous generation 15" MBP. For example, previously a 2.5 i7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD / 2GB AMD was $2499. Now that same machine is $2299 because the build to order dual GPU isn't offered on that model anymore. It's all Iris Pro ONLY on the previous gen.

Valid point.

 

[FattyMembrane]

Looks like I can finally buy that Mac Pro I've had my eye on for 3 years.

 

[pat500000]

GREAT MOVE!!!!!!!.






I still ain't buying it....Bring the next one.
#don'tmilkusmooooo
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If you buy a new Mac Pro from Apple in 2016, I'm so sorry.

This is a good move though....it's a sign of something.

 

[Juicy Box]

Following its "Hello Again" Mac event last week,

Such a disappointing event. Followed by a bunch of bad news.

I guess the drop price would be considered good news if you had plans to buy a new old Mac.

But, it could be a sign that new new Macs might not be announced for a while.

 

[pat500000]

Why hasn't Apple updated the Mac Pro in 3 years?

What are they doing over there in Cupertino?

recent rumors been spreading throughout the years. Hopefully new AMD GPU.