Deals: 13-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Sales Hit at Amazon and B&H Photo (Up to $300 Off)

[MacRumors]

Amazon and B&H Photo today have a few discounts on the 16-inch MacBook Pro and 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2020. For the latter notebook, you'll find the 1TB model (16GB RAM, 10th gen processor) for $1,799.00, down from $1,999.00.

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Amazon's deal for this model has a shipping estimate of July 8 relating to the Space Gray version of the notebook. At B&H Photo, you'll find this notebook on sale in both colors and ready to ship today, although there is a limited supply at this price.

13-inch MacBook Pro for $1,799.00 ($200 OFF)​

For the 16-inch MacBook Pro, these retailers are also discounting the 1TB model to $2,499.00, down from $2,799.00 [Amazon / B&H Photo]. This sale is one that has reappeared over the past few months since the launch of the 16-inch MacBook Pro, and it remains the best price for this version of the high-end notebook.

16-inch MacBook Pro for $2,499.00 ($300 OFF)​

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[DKHedegaard]

Who in their right mind would buy intel based macbooks now?

 

[kazmac]

If they needed an intel machine right now, I can see buying an MBP. If I had to get one of these, I'd make sure it works with my job's software and not worry about the ARM Macs until the transition is complete.

 

[DKHedegaard]

If they needed an intel machine right now, I can see buying an MBP. If I had to get one of these, I'd make sure it works with my job's software and not worry about the ARM Macs until the transition is complete.

And how many would that be? Most people needing an intel for that purpose has one already.

 

[citysnaps]

Outside of breathless tech nerds on tech forums, very few people care about whether there's an Arm or Intel cpu inside their computer. They just want a decent computer that can help them get their work done.

 

[simonmet]

Who in their right mind would buy intel based macbooks now?

It's not like there are any alternatives currently available. Also, if you want Windows support, that won't be coming to ARM Macs anytime soon, if ever (that we know of).

 

[ijbond]

Who in their right mind would buy intel based macbooks now?

Me. I just ordered two days ago. I need one single machine, which is capable of working with Catalina and Windows VM and Linux VM and Mojave VM at the same time. 16" is too heavy. Old 13" had problems with keyboard and not enough RAM.

Who in their right mind would wait for a toy computer, not able to work with professional software for several years? I still can remember, how troublesome switching was from PowerPC to Intel.

 

[iMi]

I managed to buy the upper specs MBP16 for $2499.99 from Best Buy at launch. They matched the education price and gave me $100 off on top of it. I was pretty happy with that deal.

 

[kazmac]

And how many would that be? Most people needing an intel for that purpose has one already.

If you want sales numbers, Tim Cook is quite good on this front.

Machines can die, become obsolete etc. As mentioned previously, most people don't care about the tech inside. If tthey need a machine, they will buy what is available.

If I needed a Mac, I'd buy one of these right now, knowing that there is support when I need it and when it comes time to upgrade, the ARM machines will readily available.

 

[Johnny907]

And how many would that be? Most people needing an intel for that purpose has one already.

My current MBP is the base model 2017 non-TB. It works well but in a few years it is going to be showing it’s age, so a 2020 with 16GB of RAM and a vastly improved 10th Gen Intel chip plus usable keyboard is very attractive to me. The only thing that’s stopping me is the arbitrary BS exclusion of wifi 6 because Apple just gotta Apple, and the possibility of that mythical 14” revamp. I’m going to wait for the next update, frankly. If it is indeed an ARM based unit, I’ll save myself some money and get this one instead. Either way my current ownership of an Intel equipped MBP doesn’t mean I don’t need this model. If anything it indicates I absolutely need this model as ARM isn’t an option for me.

 

[triangletechie]

Who in their right mind would buy intel based macbooks now?

People other than yourself. I bought a new 13" 2020 MBP 2 weeks ago and am very happy with it and have no regrets buying one. Tim Cook and Apple both stated they will release and support new macOS versions for Intel machines for years to come. I read that as more than 3 years.

 

[ateslik]

Don't buy the 16" Macbook with the 5300M and 5500M GPUs. With the lid open you cannot connect it to an external monitor without the power spiking, the machine getting too hot, the fans running at 5000rpm, and then the machine throttling the CPU down because of the heat. Apple has known about it since November and done nothing.

MacRumors thread (over 2500 replies):

(2019) 16" is HOT & NOISY with an external monitor! :(

I received a base 16" today and am disappointed because it get's as hot as my 2017 with an external 4K monitor. Is anybody else experiencing the same issue? I always work with external monitors and running on high resolution and this heating performance is upsetting. It's not cooler than the...

forums.macrumors.com

Apple thread (over 200 pages):

MacBook 16-inch Fan Noise - Apple Community

discussions.apple.com

AMD thread (just started last week, already at 20 replies):

AMD Community Updates

The AMD Community is entering an exciting new phase—growing into a broader ecosystem of dedicated resources designed to better support and connect you.

community.amd.com

 

[c3dw]

Who in their right mind would buy intel based macbooks now?

A lot of people only keep MacBooks for 2-3 years anyway. By then they may not even have all the bugs worked out with these new CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE ARM Macs. It's should be of zero concern at the moment buying an Intel machine unless you're one of those people that keeps these things 5+ years.

For me, I've seen too many things go wrong at a very expensive repair cost to ever keep any laptop over 3 years, and best to sell after two years! Selling things every 2-2.5 years isn't cheap, but you don't have to repair things nearly as much and you always have a pretty new computer. After 20+ years of Apple laptops, using them for 8-10+ hours a day, I have concluded this is by far the best way to go about things.

 

[scottinlexky]

my 2015 MBP 13" is starting to show it's age. Just can't bring myself to buy another apple product. Might be going after a Lenovo gaming laptop instead.

 

[RyawesomeU13]

Don't buy the 16" Macbook with the 5300M and 5500M GPUs. You cannot connect it to an external monitor without the power spiking, the machine getting too hot, the fans running at 5000rpm, and then the machine throttling the CPU down because of the heat. Apple has known about it since November and done nothing.

MacRumors thread (over 2500 replies):

(2019) 16" is HOT & NOISY with an external monitor! :(

I received a base 16" today and am disappointed because it get's as hot as my 2017 with an external 4K monitor. Is anybody else experiencing the same issue? I always work with external monitors and running on high resolution and this heating performance is upsetting. It's not cooler than the...

forums.macrumors.com

Apple thread (over 200 pages):

MacBook 16-inch Fan Noise - Apple Community

discussions.apple.com

AMD thread (just started last week, already at 20 replies):

AMD Community Updates

The AMD Community is entering an exciting new phase—growing into a broader ecosystem of dedicated resources designed to better support and connect you.

community.amd.com

Well I guess my MacBook Pro 16 with the 5500M didn't get the memo about this. I'm running it hooked up to a 1920x1200 monitor using apple's display adaptor and hdmi and it's running quiet, fans at 2,000 rpm. It does default to using the 5500m graphics instead of the intel UHD 630 so there is increased power and heat (not noticeable to me since it's on a desk and not my lap) but I think that Apple mostly solved these issues now based on my experience.

 

[mobi-logic]

I will buy it sometime this year and will only switch to ARM based MBP in its second iteration(may be like 4-5 years from now), so that more third party softwares become compatible with it including running Windows VMs and also Apple will sort out initial hardware/software design.

 

[NufSaid]

Mine arrives tomorrow.

 

[Loismustdie1]

Well I guess my MacBook Pro 16 with the 5500M didn't get the memo about this. I'm running it hooked up to a 1920x1200 monitor using apple's display adaptor and hdmi and it's running quiet, fans at 2,000 rpm. It does default to using the 5500m graphics instead of the intel UHD 630 so there is increased power and heat (not noticeable to me since it's on a desk and not my lap) but I think that Apple mostly solved these issues now based on my experience.

I concur. I bought my MacBook Pro in mid March and never had this issue (I'm connected to a 5k2k monitor). I have seen lots of others having this issue so I'm not discounting their experience; I'm just not one of them. The only time my 16in revs its fans at high speeds is when I use BootCamp, and boy does it roar.

 

[FilmIndustryGuy]

A lot of people only keep MacBooks for 2-3 years anyway. By then they may not even have all the bugs worked out with these new CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE ARM Macs. It's should be of zero concern at the moment buying an Intel machine unless you're one of those people that keeps these things 5+ years.

For me, I've seen too many things go wrong at a very expensive repair cost to ever keep any laptop over 3 years, and best to sell after two years! Selling things every 2-2.5 years isn't cheap, but you don't have to repair things nearly as much and you always have a pretty new computer. After 20+ years of Apple laptops, using them for 8-10+ hours a day, I have concluded this is by far the best way to go about things.

I had AppleCare and got apple to adjust things and put in new battery on 2012 rMBP right when apple care was expiring end of 2015. That Mac still runs smooth. just did the same with a 2017 rMB 12 inch. once you get apple to do this since you use the Mac daily, that Mac should have no issues for another 4 years so you are getting 7 years out of it. the 2019 can edit 4k on FCPX and so will an ARM 2022 MacBook. this way the upgrades feel major and I estimate I pay 50 cents to $1 per day for my Macs if I was to throw it away after 7 years of use. will I notice a difference going from 2500 mb/s ssd to 3500 mb/s ssd? NO. ideally I like to sell these things and I like the feeling of knowing it cost me around 50 cents a day to rent it long term. the major loss happens in the 1-1.5 year mark when the new version comes out. your new dilemma here is Bootcamp. I dont use it much but there are times I was happy to have this option. I like when my MacBook has 2-3 years on it especially if I carry it around places. if it falls and busts or gets stolen, I like knowing that its value has dropped and I didn't lose all that much. these Macs are like cars with value loss. I'm just not so sure you need a new Mac every 2 years these days since these things are so fast that you can't tell the difference. ARM looks nice but ill let it evolve for 4 years before I dive in.

 

[BornAgainMac]

ARM Macs in 3 or 4 years will likely blow away both first gen ARM Macs and last generation Intel Macs. Purchasing an Intel based Mac this year is fine.

 

[JBGoode]

Who in their right mind would buy intel based macbooks now?

Do you think the average consumer has any idea that Apple is switching to ARM chips this year?

I think not. They don't even know what that means. A lot of people will buy these MacBooks.

 

[duaneu]

Operating System Max OS X 10.0 Cheetah. Pretty sure that can't be right.

 

[pezkiln]

Might get one of these

 

[Fuzzy Dunlop]

Operating System Max OS X 10.0 Cheetah. Pretty sure that can't be right.

I saw that too, very strange.

Operating System	Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah
Model Name	MacBook Pro 16-inch
Brand	Apple
Wireless Communication Technology	Wi-Fi
GPU	Intel

About this item

• Ninth-generation 8-Core Intel Core i9 Processor
• Stunning 16-inch Retina Display with True Tone technology
• Touch Bar and Touch ID
• Amd Radeon Pro 5500M Graphics with GDDR6 memory
• Ultrafast SSD
• Intel UHD Graphics 630
• Six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers

• Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
• Up to 11 hours of battery life
• 802.11AC Wi-Fi

 

[ateslik]

Well I guess my MacBook Pro 16 with the 5500M didn't get the memo about this. I'm running it hooked up to a 1920x1200 monitor using apple's display adaptor and hdmi and it's running quiet, fans at 2,000 rpm. It does default to using the 5500m graphics instead of the intel UHD 630 so there is increased power and heat (not noticeable to me since it's on a desk and not my lap) but I think that Apple mostly solved these issues now based on my experience.

It's very likely you're running in clamshell mode. Open lid doesn't work at any resolution without power consumption spiking to 20W. Higher resolutions only work in clamshell if you modify the refresh rate using SwitchResX or set your monitor to 180 rotation.

2000rpm is high btw - not as high as the 5000rpm you would see at higher resolutions, but my 13" 2020 can run a monitor at 2560x1440 with fans at 1300rpm or lower - sometimes 0rpm.