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iMac Pro is $1,000 Off at Micro Center Stores, Now $3,999 While Supplies Last
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Isn’t loss-leading against the law? I think it is in Australia. I mean, is the store really making that much profit from these machines?
It’s an amazing store that I should never set foot in as my wallet is always lighter after. Amazing cpu deals.
What a shock ... I mean it was priced so reasonably out of the gate.
Try to build a PC out of comparable components. The price really isn't as bad as you think when you do that. It's workstation grade components. Things get expensive really fast.
Nah, check some stores from their website. My local store says 10+ in stock.
I'm about two metro stops away from a Microcenter. I tend not to buy much in the way of Apple stuff there, though, because I'm about two blocks from an Apple Store. About a year ago I bought a gamer PC from MicroCenter, and it was the same deal: good discount, limited numbers, in store only. So I don't think this is a reflection on the iMac pro sales, just a way to get a lot of Mac folks' attention without having to rent a dirigible.
I'm over AIOs, so this sale doesn't make any difference to me. I think that the iMac Pro is probably doing fine, and will even remain a viable line even after the Mac Pro arrives, in that it seems pretty much optimized for video and audio production (as long as it's not too heavily CGI). But that's not what I do, so I'll wait.
I'm over AIOs, so this sale doesn't make any difference to me. I think that the iMac Pro is probably doing fine, and will even remain a viable line even after the Mac Pro arrives, in that it seems pretty much optimized for video and audio production (as long as it's not too heavily CGI). But that's not what I do, so I'll wait.
This was an incredible deal on a very fast (faster than my old 8 core D700 MP by a good margin) computer. I was able to throw 6 4K native streams of 4K at it with color correction and it runs in real time in full quality on FCPX. That’s astounding. And the base config is plenty fast. The Vega 56 is about 13% slower than the 64, 32GB is plenty and 1TB internal SSD is plenty for real world storage and work (with most media external). One can also install a much more powerful eGPU down the line to boost the speed.
I paid $4600 I think originally on a govt discount. This is a $600 savings on top of that! An incredible deal for a very very fast product. At $4000 it’s well worth it.
I paid $4600 I think originally on a govt discount. This is a $600 savings on top of that! An incredible deal for a very very fast product. At $4000 it’s well worth it.
Please show us a better price for a similar setup. Most of the tech sites have tried and shown that you can't come close to the price unless you make a system without a 5k monitor included.
I think it's a brilliant machine for what it does, if what you do is video-related. But there other kinds of professional computer users than that. Apple sometimes acts like the only power users in the world are people who do video production, and that meeting their needs is the same as meeting professionals' needs generally.
That's probably why they were so stunned at the pushback over the last year or so from professional users. They really thought they were nailing it. But what they were nailing was video production and sound studio stuff.
I never* doubt about Apple products and think iMac Pro is a great product, so doubt it is a flop. However, as you might or not know, I am an iPad Pro guy and prefer iOS - although it lacks** in very few areas compared to MacOS. I am sure Apple will address it in the coming years.
* Exception for iPhone X
** such as:
# MacOS desktop/files app - all apps have access and save files there
# Ability to download Mac apps
# Ability to Access usb/hard drive/ protected files such as dmg
# Mouse
# Desktop-like browser
# Ability to download third party apps for third party browsers
# Ability to have a minimum of two users plus one guest user (with restrictions) for iPad
# Ability to set default app such as browser or e-mail e.g. Firefox or Outlook
# Running multiple apps at the same time is not user friendly compared to MacOS.
I believe there is potential that iOS will be the primary OS if the above is implemented - and Apple’s phrase: it just works - will make sense!
* Exception for iPhone X
** such as:
# MacOS desktop/files app - all apps have access and save files there
# Ability to download Mac apps
# Ability to Access usb/hard drive/ protected files such as dmg
# Mouse
# Desktop-like browser
# Ability to download third party apps for third party browsers
# Ability to have a minimum of two users plus one guest user (with restrictions) for iPad
# Ability to set default app such as browser or e-mail e.g. Firefox or Outlook
# Running multiple apps at the same time is not user friendly compared to MacOS.
I believe there is potential that iOS will be the primary OS if the above is implemented - and Apple’s phrase: it just works - will make sense!
I bought one at my local (Dallas area) Microcenter.
No hard pitch on the warranty, etc. Pretty painless. I even used a $5 off coupon to get it for $3995 ha.
Selling the new-in-box Space Gray keyboard/mouse if anyone is interested.
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Yep that was me
Lol, nice. I’m in Plano. What’s your asking price for the space gray peripherals?
Hmmm. Not so sure about all this. Low unemployment, soaring stock prices, pay finally rising after years of stagnation. You're reading too much Huff Post. Seems like things are pretty good. I still think its poor product placement by Apple.
If a product of this caliber can have 20% knocked off its retail price in less than a month from release that's problematic. This thing is priced WAY out of the market. Hopefully deals like this pop up more often and drive the actual market price for these down a bit.
This is a bit off topic but your suggestions - Most of this will never happen "in the coming years", because Apple doesn't want any of these things. It goes against their model.
1) Files app was needed to centralize files in a more workflow centric system now
2) Mac apps are designed for mouse/keyboard. However there is some rumors that they are trying to get a system together where developers can design one app and have it work more out of the box easily for all devices.
3) Apple's model is to lock down things. Make it simple simple simple. They will not allow access to protected files or usb. That shows how tech is getting in the way when there are easier ways like the cloud.
4) Mouse is tech. Apple believe it or not wants to get rid of things that get in your way. If you can interact directly with the software via touch. They won't introduce a mouse to an ipad/iphone. Think of a mouse on an apple watch. It needs to be simple.
5) Desktop-like browser? What's wrong with ios browser?
6) Apples allure is they are locked down. They control everything. That keeps them extremely secure. How often do you hear about an ipad virus? Quality control and approval processes. This system has paid off for them.
7) Think about how easy it is to separate apps and accounts on an ipad. Easy. Apple has *chosen* not too. It's in their best interest. For many reasons they don't want users sharing ipads.
8) Default apps they've done occasionally like google maps / apple maps. But it's again generally in their best interest to control the whole flow and force you to use their way of doing things.
9) Multi-tasking will keep getting better. You can multi-task on the ipad but for more complex tasks you use desktop/laptop. Hopefully this will get better multitasking for ios in the future. But it's not bad
Apple never thinks about the bottom line. Most people consider apple as choosing to do things just to make money and it's all about selling more products and sacrificing certain things in the sake of money. And this is completely wrong. Don't get me wrong they are a business and they will make money. But think of things like the headphone jack. They didn't remove it to sell more wireless headphones - they did it because the tech gets in the way. Their aim is to simply our lives, not just take our money. If I can have wireless headphone I just put in my ears that's so much easier then the wires and cords, that get damaged, and plug it in, and some dirt is stuck in the hole, etc.
If they were concerned with the bottom dollar, they would just sell those iMac Pro space gray accessories for anyone. Or a desktop tower with standard configuration and sell them like hot cakes. But they want to do it right, and make it simple. Each category of device serves a specific need - you won't see mouse on ipad.
Our local micro center sold out in a few hours after this was posted. This deal was really good if you're happy with the Vega 56 and 1TB only SSD. Pricing a 27 iMac loaded comes close especially if you can get $400-$600 for the space grey keyboard/mouse. For high tax states like CA, only buying out of state is the only decent deal now as you can easily save $500 in taxes. (Yeah CA, bite me with your 10% sales tax!)
Another $2000 off and it will almost be low enough to be the normal Apple tax.
Very few people willing to drop $5000+ on a "pro" workstation is going to be willing to buy an AIW no matter what specs. It's pathetic Apple couldn't figure that out.
Very few people willing to drop $5000+ on a "pro" workstation is going to be willing to buy an AIW no matter what specs. It's pathetic Apple couldn't figure that out.
That price seems somewhat reasonable, even tempting. The top of the line i7 iMac with 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD goes for $3699 from Apple. Of course you can save a few hundred bucks by getting the base 8GB and buying a third party memory upgrade.
Hmmmm.... 4 in stock near me...
Hmmmm.... 4 in stock near me...
I just picked one up at the Cincinnati Store. They had 10+ before I went. Now the website says 10. My sales guy was shocked when he placed the sales tag on the display. I also talked to the Manager. He was shocked too. He said he hoped Corporate knew what they were doing. They were also surprised that they were on Macrumors.
I then went to the Apple store to get TB3 to TB2 adapters. Showed the Apple guy the price I paid. LOL
Now to wait a couple months and do a RAM upgrade.
Yep, I did the exact same thing. Such an awesome deal, I couldn't pass it up. My 2013 6 core is about half as fast in benchmarks. I gotta get some TB3-2 adapters as well for some external 4k displays as well as my two RAID arrays.
The store I got mine from had 8.
Best Buy just price matched it for me. I bought the iMac Pro this morning then came across this sight this evening. I called BB first and they said they wouldn't match it, went to the store to cancel my order and they did a price match.
You've got to move fast if you want one.
You've got to move fast if you want one.