Macbook Pro 15" Hi-Res Sold In-Store?

[maxtorboring]

I couldn't find a Thread on this, so excuse me if there is.

Does the Apple store sell the Macbook Pro 15" Base model with a hi-res screen in store? Or do you have to order it?

Thanks!

 

[bb426]

When I went to go buy a MBP, they offered it to me, so I guess they had one in store. Generally you have to custom order it, but some stores have them I guess.

 

[fat jez]

In my experience (in the UK), they have the top spec 15" MBP (2.3GHz CPU, 6750 GPU, 750GB HD) with the anti-glare screen, but that's all.

 

[Danno21]

In my experience (in the UK), they have the top spec 15" MBP (2.3GHz CPU, 6750 GPU, 750GB HD) with the anti-glare screen, but that's all.

Exactly what he said. They only carry that build if you want a high-res with anti-glare. If you want just high-res with glossy, not exactly sure.

 

[fat jez]

If you want just high-res with glossy, not exactly sure.

They don't carry glossy high-res in either of the two Bristol stores, they only do it as build to order.

 

[srshaw]

Didn't have any at Meadowhall and I had to order my 15" Hires Glossy.

 

[Tydog07]

Exactly what he said. They only carry that build if you want a high-res with anti-glare. If you want just high-res with glossy, not exactly sure.

Exactly what he said, if you want glossy, you'll have to order it.

 

[Cosmos666]

Called the NYC Soho store about this today actually, they have all 3 screen options for the 15" available in store.

 

[getz76]

Called the NYC Soho store about this today actually, they have all 3 screen options for the 15" available in store.

Do NOT go to the SoHo store around the lunch hour. Either go before 11 a.m. or go after 3 p.m. The lunchtime crowd at that store can get out of hand.

 

[burms888]

Los Angeles stores only carry the high end model 15" 2.3ghz with anti-glare. I ended up ordering mine online for this reason. Saved myself around $800 in doing so.

 

[Tydog07]

Los Angeles stores only carry the high end model 15" 2.3ghz with anti-glare. I ended up ordering mine online for this reason. Saved myself around $800 in doing so.

How'd you save $800?

 

[ml.sail1]

How'd you save $800?

By not doing this: "Oh well, they only have the higher end model which cost $800 more, here in the store... I guess if I want it now I'll just have to buy it..."

instead he thought better, "Well I didn't come here to pay this much money and I don't need all those upgrades, I'll just order it online and wait..." - this thought process saved him $800

 

[LostParadox]

I couldn't find a Thread on this, so excuse me if there is.

Does the Apple store sell the Macbook Pro 15" Base model with a hi-res screen in store? Or do you have to order it?

Thanks!

I did find a High-res MBP 15 in my local Peach Mac in Macon, GA. However i believe this is one that someone ordered then later canceled before they picked it up, i dont believe it is normal for any apple store or seller to carry more than the base or mid-grade models for the 13, 15, and 17 MBP

 

[mofunk]

The Apple store in my area does.

I'm assuming it depends on the store. The public schools use apple gear and a few of the universities. So I'm assuming that's why they stock various screen options.

 

[burms888]

By not doing this: "Oh well, they only have the higher end model which cost $800 more, here in the store... I guess if I want it now I'll just have to buy it..."

instead he thought better, "Well I didn't come here to pay this much money and I don't need all those upgrades, I'll just order it online and wait..." - this thought process saved him $800

Pretty much. I ended up ordering the 15" MBP 2.0ghz online and upgraded to the anti-glare screen. I'm a graphic designer and don't game at all so the 2.2ghz with the 1GB vcard wasn't important to me as it won't make that much difference my needs. By ordering that model plus Apple Care I saved more like $500. Still a good amount of savings.