These prices are just ridiculous and do not justify the lackluster hardware.
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New MBP price = *speechless*
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Maybe it's just me, but for people in the U.S.A. (RIP those affected by Brexit / VAT) it seems like the pricing for the base $1499 model is perfectly fine ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
$1499 for this years model is the same as last years MBP if you had selected the 256gb SSD option ($1299 + $200), plus you still get all the improvements of this years model such as the new screen, design, processor, gpu, speakers, etc.
Simply wait a few months for a sale + education coupon discount from Best Buy to take off an additional $200-300 and you'll be fine...
$1499 for this years model is the same as last years MBP if you had selected the 256gb SSD option ($1299 + $200), plus you still get all the improvements of this years model such as the new screen, design, processor, gpu, speakers, etc.
Simply wait a few months for a sale + education coupon discount from Best Buy to take off an additional $200-300 and you'll be fine...
Maybe, but not Indian prices. For all we know, they have the cheapest shipping cost to India, considering China being spitting distance from us. Yet, the MacBook 12 inch 2016 has seen close to $170 bump, and the top end MBP 15 with touch bar is $3500 approximately with USD to INR conversion. You think this is bang on and not just daylight robbery?
Yes...
For as long as I can remember, MacBook Pro, and previously Powerbooks have always been on the 3000+ range to get the top-end or BTO.
Lately it's been a bit more because of the SSD gouging, but that's because SSD is a bit of a unicorn in the pricing world.
For as long as I can remember, MacBook Pro, and previously Powerbooks have always been on the 3000+ range to get the top-end or BTO.
Lately it's been a bit more because of the SSD gouging, but that's because SSD is a bit of a unicorn in the pricing world.
As a fellow U.K. owner of all things Apple, these new pricings coming from Apple be it here with the Mac Pro, iPhone, watch, etc. has made me realise it's simply going to get worse.
Had Apple doubled up the RAM to 16GB and storage to 512GB on the base models I could have 'just' about accepted it.
To be blunt; I can not see any pricing stabilising, only further increases expected again when Apple feels it's greed wallet wanting more.
It's all too much for me. I'm bowing out of the MacBook line and I shan't be renewing my iMac either next year.
I may end up getting rid of my 12.9 Pro and Air 2 when their respective updates appear.
If it all ends to this then it'll be bye bye next iPhone and Apple Watch. I may as well sell the Apple TV and leave the camp completely.
Makes me feel I'm not alone with these thoughts...... and what hurts more is "I don't think Apple really cares".
I don't think the world sheds many tears about the Brexit voters. The world doesn't owe the UK anything. It isn't just Apple who are increasing prices here. Expect more of this over the next 12 months. Suck it up.
What the heck are you talking about, I've not said anything about Brexit or asked for anyone to shed any tears or expect anyone to owe me anything.
I'm simply saying these prices are driving some to think twice.
Nothing more, no other agenda.
I'm curious, were are all these unhappy users coming from? it's as if the are en masse If you just come here to post your hate, just don't. This forum is for people who actually buy stuff. Complaining is one thing. Being on the fence, and complaining about it is what everyone is doing. This is different.
You see this on Amazon also (actually, they changed that a bit i've noticed, but of course there's ways around it).
If you just come here to post your hate, just don't. This forum is for people who actually buy stuff. Complaining is one thing. Being on the fence, and complaining about it is what everyone is doing. This is different.You see this on Amazon also (actually, they changed that a bit i've noticed, but of course there's ways around it).
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I'm curious, were are all these trolls coming from? it's as if the are en masse
As a general rule of Macrumors I find it sometimes can be best for ones mental state to stay away from the forum for a few weeks after a new product is released
Can't please everyone and new released tend to disappoint some who want to voice their anger over and over and get others to feel the same way.
Btw if you think the MBP complainers are bad you should have seen the android forums when Google released the higher costing Pixel
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Not a troll guys, Apple fanboy for 10 years with ip7, ipad pro12.9, 5k imac and same for rest of my family and business.
Just *****ed off with Apple who are now ripping people off with their greed. Game Over
Just *****ed off with Apple who are now ripping people off with their greed. Game Over
So, according you your post:- Even though I post here regularly and help a number of people because I own and have used for a great number of years 'every' Apple product, I am in your eyes a troll simply because I was giving my own opinion in how the pricing is effecting me and I assume a good number of other UK users.I'm curious, were are all these trolls coming from? it's as if the are en masse
You see this on Amazon also (actually, they changed that a bit i've noticed, but of course there's ways around it).
I'm not complaining, repeat I am not complaining... I am simply saying these prices will effect my purchase power.
No other agenda.
Everything is going up because of Brexit. It's not an Apple only thing. The GBP is at its lowest point since 2009 thanks to Brexit.
Whatever, i'll change the post from 'troll' to 'unhappy users'. I should have not used that word.
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the pro name could finally designate a machine intended for pro (budgets).
not a pro? buy a mac book.
these astoundingly high prices for these new pro machines were telegraphed much earlier when the mac books with stretch pricing themselves were released last year.
which telegraphs what iPhone 8 will cost as well.
google Pixel is looking good.
not a pro? buy a mac book.
these astoundingly high prices for these new pro machines were telegraphed much earlier when the mac books with stretch pricing themselves were released last year.
which telegraphs what iPhone 8 will cost as well.
google Pixel is looking good.
Always assume the worst and you'll never be disappointed
Those who are mad about the price increase simply didn't use the above rule as they should have. iPhone 8 owners should be doing the same in advance.
And I agree, Google Pixel looks very nice for a 1st generation product.
Lately I get a rash when I hear Jony talk. I was so looking forward to getting a new MBP 13", but won't after I saw the absurd prices. It seems that when Steve was running the show you always had an attractive, compelling proposition at the low end (the iBook comes to mind) but with greedy Tim the low end is either severly crippled or uses obsolete tech.
Im no fan of windows but if Apple continues down this route the Dell XPS line is looking increasingly attractive.
Im no fan of windows but if Apple continues down this route the Dell XPS line is looking increasingly attractive.
I don't see the big deal with the prices. If I could pick the MacBook Pro I would want, I agree with Jonathan Morrison and would want the "15 space gray MBP for $2400. That's pricey but I get a minimum five years of usage. That's less than $500 per year. While people continue to pay $800+ smartphones that they sell off for half price after a year. An iPhone or iPad don't have have any ports or file system to do anything simple like transfer files from a USB thumb drive or memory card.
The MBP would also offer me a better productivity, gaming, and media consumption experience without smudging up the screen all the time and needing a kickstand. Oh yeah, OSX is superior to Windows and iOS. People saying they need "5.5 phablet for their weaker vision. Try "13 or "15. And maybe people can stop looking at their phones after getting their browsing fix. I realized how much I miss using a laptop daily that I stopped using my smartphones as of late since I just prefer browsing on a notebook more.
There is better value with MacBooks in the longer run. Even the $1500 non-Touch Bar "13 MacBook will offer better value. $300 per year usage for half a decade's worth. It is only a twice per decade decision to buy a new MacBook while people buy new phones every year only to lose value on them faster.
The MBP would also offer me a better productivity, gaming, and media consumption experience without smudging up the screen all the time and needing a kickstand. Oh yeah, OSX is superior to Windows and iOS. People saying they need "5.5 phablet for their weaker vision. Try "13 or "15. And maybe people can stop looking at their phones after getting their browsing fix. I realized how much I miss using a laptop daily that I stopped using my smartphones as of late since I just prefer browsing on a notebook more.
There is better value with MacBooks in the longer run. Even the $1500 non-Touch Bar "13 MacBook will offer better value. $300 per year usage for half a decade's worth. It is only a twice per decade decision to buy a new MacBook while people buy new phones every year only to lose value on them faster.
Which is ridiculous. You don't charge the American price around the world, you price to your market.
Well put I never thought of it that way. Considering it's the mainframe machine of everything in the house and what it does all while being HYPER portable.
Or in terms of 5 years ago:
A 15 inch MacBook Air with the power of a Mac Pro and the graphics of a a gaming PC.
We have reached the end game and it only costs 500 a year for 5 years.
Well put as usual @Savor