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Actually the price drop in Amazon Germany ain’t bad. I just got the 14” MBP for €1900 compared to €2250 at Apple…

Also, people living in the US may correct me if I am wrong but in most states there are taxes to be paid on top of the $1599 price for example.
Yea US anywhere from some 0% to I think maybe 13%, and some bigger cities tack on an extra 1%. I don't know if any are higher than 1%
 
Unless weight is an issue, or the people who will use the laptop don't need top end capability. Like my family members, who surf the web and read emails. The MBA is a VERY appealing machine for them, and frequent travelers.

I have a high end brand new MBP which I really love, but that lightweight midnight MBA is tempting...
Naaah, love the feel of the 14, feels confident, keyboard feels better to me than air...
 
Ahhh, Japan. The land where you are lucky if there are 3 or 4 refurbed products and there are never any deals, ever :/ Amazon and Costco don't even carry Apple here.
 
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