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iMac Pro Gets First Discount With Price Drop of $250 on $5K Configuration

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It's been just under one month since the iMac Pro launched, and Best Buy today has already discounted one configuration of Apple's high-end desktop computer.

The configuration on sale is the 27-inch 5K iMac Pro with a 3.2GHz 8-core Xeon W processor, 32GB of memory, and 1TB SSD, priced at $4,749.99, down from $4,999.99. The iMac Pro comes with a six month subscription of Webroot Secure Anywhere software to defend against various online threats such as phishing attacks and malware.

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This is the base model of the iMac Pro, and 14-core and 18-core processors are available in customizable configurations that increase the price of the computer to as much as $13,199. If you're looking for more information regarding the configuration options of Apple's latest desktop computer, head over to our iMac Pro Roundup.

Other Mac-related sales remain ongoing at B&H Photo this week, including a notable deal on the late 2016 15-inch MacBook Pro, with one configuration priced at $1,999, down from $2,799. As a comparison, the same configuration is priced at $2,399 on Adorama and MacMall. We've listed this sale below, along with a few other discounts:
[*]13-inch MacBook Air, Mid 2017, 1.8GHz, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD - $879.00, down from $999.00
[*]13-inch MacBook Pro, Mid 2017, 2.3GHz, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD - $1,199.00, down from $1,299.00
[*]15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, Late 2016, 2.6GHz, 16GB RAM, 256 SSD - $1,799.00, down from $2,399.00
[*]15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, Late 2016, 2.7GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD - $1,999.00, down from $2,799.00
[*]15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, Late 2016, 2.9GHz, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD - $2,499.00, down from $3,499.00 For more of the latest sales, be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup.

Article Link: iMac Pro Gets First Discount With Price Drop of $250 on $5K Configuration
 
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It's only $4599 on Apple's website right now.
EDIT: Nevermind, I was accidentally on the EDU site. So that price is only for students and teachers.
 
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It's been just under one month since the iMac Pro launched, and Best Buy today has already discounted one configuration of Apple's high-end desktop computer.

The configuration on sale is the 27-inch 5K iMac Pro with a 3.2GHz 8-core Xeon W processor, 32GB of memory, and 1TB SSD, priced at $4,749.99, down from $4,999.99. The iMac Pro comes with a six month subscription of Webroot Secure Anywhere software to defend against various online threats such as phishing attacks and malware.
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Who the hell buys an iMac Pro at Best Buy? People who want snake oil like “Webroot Secure Anywhere”, it seems.
 
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chucker23n1 said:
Who the hell buys an iMac Pro at Best Buy? People who want snake oil like “Webroot Secure Anywhere”, it seems.
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All you have to do is refuse anything extra they offer. They don't force software upon you against your will. They do, however, lie out their arses about what someone needs on their computer. But you, being the person that you are and realizing you don't need all their extra crap, can simply buy a Mac at Best Buy without any extras on it. Best Buy does have good deals on occasion and they also price match, so it's not crazy to buy Apple products there.
 
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The price was right for me I got 10% in store credit for my next purchase at Best Buy, I will get a Nice TV next. I have a Intell I-7 Quad core 3.2 GHZ processor now with a ssd drive now, but I'm looking forward to the larger screen an faster 8 core processor. Its my wife's 32yr anniversary present' Flowers were 60$
 
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chucker23n1 said:
Who the hell buys an iMac Pro at Best Buy? People who want snake oil like “Webroot Secure Anywhere”, it seems.
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Considering Apple insists on not building an Apple store anywhere near me, making it a 2 hour+ round trip affair to go the store. Also, Best Buy would give me back $250 back in gift cards after a big purchase like the iMac pro... I don't think Apple does that. Even my best cashback offer on a credit card doesn't do 5% rewards...
The best place would be to order out of state like bhphoto to save 10% sales tax that I'm paying right now...
 
Apple did something similar when I bought my bleeding edge G5 and 23" Cinima Display. They offered a $299 discount so my final cost was a little over 6Gs. Nice.
Of course the next month or so they discontinued the G5 and I was stuck on Leopard. They never released snow Leopard for Power PC.
The next year I got a new Mac Pro 1,1 but am stuck on Lion. Snow Leoard was the cats meow.
 
If there was a best buy 1 mile away or an Apple store 3 hours away, as you are just buying a box with a computer inside it, why not get from best buy ?
Imagine you get it home and find an issue. Another 3 hour drive to get it swapped over.
 
chucker23n1 said:
Who the hell buys an iMac Pro at Best Buy? People who want snake oil like “Webroot Secure Anywhere”, it seems.
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I'm pretty sure Best Buy isn't opening Apple boxes and installing crapware, if that's what you're suggesting.

I'd buy a Mac at Best Buy, sure, if it was the lowest price -- because I know full well that I can do that and never even think about "Geek Squad" because Apple will take care of any service themselves.
 
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