Apple vs B&H

[Ambrosia7177]

Is there any reason why I would not want to buy a new MacBook Pro (2015) - customized with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD - from B&H Photo, versus directly from Apple?

The advantages would be that I would likely get it quicker, and I would save over $200 in sales tax.

 

[keysofanxiety]

Is there any reason why I would not want to buy a new MacBook Pro (2015) - customized with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD - from B&H Photo, versus directly from Apple?

Nope! Just make sure that $200 saved goes towards buying AppleCare

There are updates imminent for the MBP line, but the current generation are still extremely capable machines; the 15" especially is an absolute behemoth when it comes to performance. So wait a couple of months if you can afford to wait – it may mean even more savings on the older model – but don't hesitate to buy now if you need to buy now.

 

[Ambrosia7177]

Nope! Just make sure that $200 saved goes towards buying AppleCare

There are updates imminent for the MBP line, but the current generation are still extremely capable machines; the 15" especially is an absolute behemoth when it comes to performance. So wait a couple of months if you can afford to wait – it may mean even more savings on the older model – but don't hesitate to buy now if you need to buy now.

I needed a new MBP 2 months ago. Need to buy one today. A 13" Retina.

So if I get a 13" MBP w 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD (Early 2015) then it will be a brand new one and as good as anything from Apple?

 

[keysofanxiety]

So if I get a 13" MBP w 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD (Early 2015) then it will be a brand new one and as good as anything from Apple?

Yeah, providing it doesn't say used/open box in the description!

If you're looking to BTO to that sort of configuration though, you do get much more bang-for-buck with the 15". The quad-core processor really bumps up the performance.

 

[997440]

If it's important to you, does this customization make the computer nonreturnable?

Final Sale & Nonreturnable Items

• Unwrapped TVs, combos and monitors 37" and larger
• Unwrapped/opened computers and computer software
• Electronic software downloads
• Unwrapped consumable items (e.g., film, tapes, paper, bulbs, CD, DVDs, ink cartridges, etc.)
• Any computers built or modified by B&H to customer's specifications.

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https://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/HelpCenter/ReturnExchange.jsp?origSearch=Returns

 

[Ambrosia7177]

If it's important to you, does this customization make the computer nonreturnable?



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https://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/HelpCenter/ReturnExchange.jsp?origSearch=Returns

Does that mean if I buy it and it is defective then I'm stuck with it?

I wouldn't return it because I changed my mind.

 

[997440]

Does that mean if I buy it and it is defective then I'm stuck with it?

I wouldn't return it because I changed my mind.

I wouldn't think so, but I'm not sure. It'd be best to read over their entire policies and maybe to talk to them. Written is obviously what counts.

I posted because I'd read here at MR and elsewhere that their policy was less favorable than Apple's. I've also read many posts by members who were very happy with B&H.
[doublepost=1473788462][/doublepost]BTW, I missed and didn't mention/bold an item in my post#5. So sounds as if it's nonreturnable, period.

Look at the second nonreturnable... Unwrapped/opened computers and computer software

 

[Ambrosia7177]

I wouldn't think so, but I'm not sure. It'd be best to read over their entire policies and maybe to talk to them. Written is obviously what counts.

I posted because I'd read here at MR and elsewhere that their policy was less favorable than Apple's. I've also read many posts by members who were very happy with B&H.
[doublepost=1473788462][/doublepost]BTW, I missed and didn't mention/bold an item in my post#5. So sounds as if it's nonreturnable, period.

Look at the second nonreturnable... Unwrapped/opened computers and computer software

So what should I do?

The only way I would return it is if it is defective - I know what I want.

But saving $200 isn't worth it if I am putting myself at any risk somehow.

 

[997440]

So what should I do?

The only way I would return it is if it is defective - I know what I want.

But saving $200 isn't worth it if I am putting myself at any risk somehow.

I agree. Try to get some clarity from B&H.

Apple's policy is very clear.

 

[Ambrosia7177]

I agree. Try to get some clarity from B&H.

Apple's policy is very clear.

I think I will be fine. They said that I can return defective items within 30 days.

That is the only reason I would return a computer, because one I put data on it I will never service it or return it!

(This makes me more nervous than buying a car!)

Guess I am ready to buy a new MBP today...

 

[997440]

Enjoy that new computer smell.

 

[Ambrosia7177]

Enjoy that new computer smell.

Thanks!
[doublepost=1473795856][/doublepost]B&H is now saying that they are out-of-stock and it is 7-14 business days before they could ship the MBP I described above. (THat could spill into mid-October before I get something!)

Looks like I should break down and buy from Apple, or is there just as much a wait time with them?

And is paying the extra $200 in sales tax worth it?

This really screws up my plans!!

 

[997440]

I checked out refurbs for your desired specs. Didn't see a 13", only a 15.

Go through the Apple order process for a new machine without committing to an actual order to see if they'll reveal a shipping date. See if it's worth the extra cash to you.

 

[Ambrosia7177]

I checked out refurbs for your desired specs. Didn't see a 13", only a 15.

Go through the Apple order process for a new machine without committing to an actual order to see if they'll reveal a shipping date. See if it's worth the extra cash to you.

It's quicker by far. Crap! This screws up everything. Will have to sleep on it and decide what to do. probably will just donate $200 to the gov't.