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Best Buy Discounts Entry-Level 15-Inch MacBook Pro to $1,499 in One-Day Sale

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Best Buy currently has a limited-time sale hitting the 15-inch MacBook Pro from mid 2015, with a 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, and 256GB flash storage. Under the sale, those interested can get this model for $1,499.99, priced originally at $1,999.99. Students and parents of students can knock the price down an additional $50 to $1,449.99.

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Although it's three years old at this point, Apple still sells this configuration of the 15-inch MacBook Pro as an entry-level option for those customers not interested in the more recent additions to MacBook Pro models, like the Touch Bar and Touch ID. Best Buy's discount is also $200 cheaper than it's ever been before in our tracking, and the deal will last today only.

Best Buy's sale on the 2017 MacBook Pro models is still going on as well, with savings of up to $200 or more. Prices start at $1,149.99 for the 13-inch MacBook Pro (2.3 GHz, 8GB RAM, 128GB HD), or as low as $1,099.99 with Student Deals.

In a separate one-day-only sale, Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day for today is also focused on MacBooks from 2015. Sold by Woot, these are certified refurbished models of the original 12-inch MacBook that Apple introduced in early 2015, with prices starting at $779.99 (1.2 GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB HD) and rising to $969.99 (1.2 GHz, 8GB RAM, 512GB HD).

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Below is a quick rundown of other sales currently happening on Amazon:
[*]Twelve South - Get $30 off the HiRise Duet with the MacRumors exclusive promo code 30DUET (expires April 28)
[*]Twelve South - Fermata headphone charging stand for $49.99, down from $79.99
[*]iPhone X Leather Case - As low as $34 in select colors
[*]Anker PowerCore II 20,100mAh Portable Charger - $35.99 with code ANKERPC2, down from $49.99 (exp. 4/20)
[*]Anker iPhone 8 Silicone Case - $5.99 with code ANIP8599, down from $15.99 (exp. 4/22)
[*]Anker iPhone 8 Plus Rise Case With Kickstand - $4.99 with code ANIP8499, down from $12.99 (exp. 4/22)
[*]Anker PowerLine+ II Lightning to USB 3.0 Cable (all colors) - $12.99 with code ANKER453, down from $17.99 (exp. 4/30)
[*]Anker PowerLine+ Lightning Cable (10ft, all colors) - $12.59 with code ANKER823, down from $17.99 (exp. 4/30)
For more details on the latest sales -- today including Apple Watch Series 1 for as low as $150 at Walmart -- head over to our full Deals Roundup.

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Tempting but... it doesn't have dedicated graphics.... Other wise I might consider it. Shame a 2018 spec of this style isn't available.
 
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My 2015 15” quad i7 is still kicking ass daily. Everything I throw at it, it handles smoothly. I have no need for a touch bar or USB C and dongles. The battery still holds a fantastic charge. The keyboard keystroke is rock solid and deliberate. Not sure what else I really NEED. It has been the very best MacBook Pro I have ever owned.
 
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topgunn said:
  • USB A Ports
  • HDMI
  • SD Card reader
  • MagSafe
  • Keyboard that doesn't sound like I am angry typing all the time
  • Physical escape key
  • Physical buttons for volume and brightness
  • The Apple logo lights up
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Magsafe and HDMI are cool, but I don't miss any of the rest of this. And even in the case of Magsafe and HDMI, I'm over it.
 
Or, since the computer is 3 years old anyways, why not avoid the instant deprecation and just buy it used? I see several listings on ebay currently hovering around $300-1000 as the current bid, or here's one that's Buy It Now for $1150.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-MacBo...046325?hash=item239edb9635:g:gbsAAOSwgONa2DRK

Or if used isn't for you, there's also refurbished. Seems to be $1300 with a three year warranty.
 
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MacFather said:
Still better than the 2017 models.
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I was in the market for a mid 2015 for a long time because I thought the same thing. Couldn't find a good deal on one so I finally bit the bullet and got a 2017 and I don't regret it at all. It's much lighter and thinner, and I bought a single USB C hub that does charging, HDMI, USB 3.0 and ethernet. Just one cable to plug in and everything works. Plus I got a cheap travel charger on Amazon, and I can also use that to charge my Switch. I wouldn't go back to the old style.
 
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Doesn’t have a lit up logo. Do I need to say more ;)

I’m happy with my 2015 MBP quad i7. Once the i9 models are out I’ll pay attention again.
 
Mackinjosh said:
It sure is. A spec of dust won't destroy the keyboard on this one.
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spaceywilly said:
I was in the market for a mid 2015 for a long time because I thought the same thing. Couldn't find a good deal on one so I finally bit the bullet and got a 2017 and I don't regret it at all. It's much lighter and thinner, and I bought a single USB C hub that does charging, HDMI, USB 3.0 and ethernet. Just one cable to plug in and everything works. Plus I got a cheap travel charger on Amazon, and I can also use that to charge my Switch. I wouldn't go back to the old style.
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I agree with you, spaceywilly. The mid 2015 Pro is outdated.
 
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DrJohnnyN said:
I agree with you, spaceywilly. The mid 2015 Pro is outdated.
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It may be outdated (it actually isn't) but at least at one point it was awesome. Something the current models of MBP will never be accused of being with their awful battery life, horrendous keyboard issues, lack of ports etc etc When the answer to a machine's problem is constantly "I just bought X to address that!" you've got a bad computer.
 
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Mackinjosh said:
It may be outdated (it actually isn't) but at least at one point it was awesome. Something the current models of MBP will never be accused of being with their awful battery life, horrendous keyboard issues, lack of ports etc etc When the answer to a machine's problem is constantly "I just bought X to address that!" you've got a bad computer.
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Sorry, USB-C'd Thunderbolt is the answer to pretty much every question. Having one cable to what amounts to a breakout box is a fantastic solution. Way nicer than having to plug a pile of cables into the laptop itself.

Then there's the fact that only Thunderbolt allows for eGPUs.
 
I find it interesting that Best Buy is having all these sales - almost as if they are trying to significantly reduce their Apple inventor - or they know how soon new models are coming out and they need to get rid of older stuff.
Although Best Buy doesn't get 'criticized" for this - you may note that they add .99 cents (sometimes .98) to Apple list prices - not enough for someone to complain about but must add up to huge additional profits over a year.
 
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