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MacBook Pro Retina with 3 Years of AppleCare now as low as $1,539; some bundles cut by $750
Following Apple's MacBook Pro with Retina display price cuts on Wednesday, Apple Authorized Reseller and AppleInsider sponsor B&H Photo similarly slashed the prices of their exclusive bundles, including the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro with 3 years of AppleCare extended protection, which now starts at just $1,539; some 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro AppleCare bundles were also cut by as much as $770.MacBook Pro with Retina Display + 3 Years of AppleCare
The B&H bundle discounts apply to Apple's MacBook Pro with Retina display laptops, with the reseller offering the 2.5GHz 13-inch model (8GB RAM/128 SSD) and a 3-year AppleCare extended protection plan for only $1,539 (a $409 savings compared to Apple's price). Alternatively, those who are looking for Apple's top-of-the-line 13-inch laptop can save $554 if they choose the 2.5GHz version configured with 8GB of RAM and a 768GB SSD.
As for the 15-inch Retina MacBook Pros, B&H is offering bundled savings for a well-equipped 2.4GHz model (8GB RAM/256GB SSD) starting at $2,321 (a $427 savings from Apple's price).
The greatest savings can be had when purchasing the B&H Photo bundle for Apple's flagship 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro, which comes kitted out with a 2.7GHz quad-core processor, 16GB of memory and a 768GB flash drive for $3,321. That price is a whopping $777 discount from Apple's own store.
To take advantage of the unbeatable B&H prices offered only to AppleInsider readers, visit the Price Guides. We've also put together a step-by-step guide to make sure you can take full advantage of the Mac+AppleCare bundle discounts.
MacBook Air
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Discount
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| 11" Air (1.70GHz/4GB,/64GB) | $1,248.00 | $129.01 | ||
| 11" Air (1.70GHz/4GB/128GB) | $1,348.00 | $133.02 | ||
| 13" Air (1.80GHz/4GB/128GB) | $1,448.00 | $169.01 | ||
| 13" Air (1.80GHz/8GB/128GB) | $1,548.00 | $98.02 | ||
| 11" Air (2.00GHz/8GB/128GB) | $1,598.00 | $69.01 | ||
| 11" Air (1.80GHz/4GB/128GB) | $1,648.00 | $269.01 | ||
| 13" Air (1.80GHz/4GB/256GB) | $1,648.00 | $158.01 | ||
| 13" Air (1.80GHz /8GB/256GB) | $1,748.00 | $169.01 | ||
| 13" Air (2.00GHz /4GB/256GB) | $1,748.00 | $169.01 | ||
| 11" Air (2.00GHz /4GB/256GB) | $1,798.00 | $169.01 | ||
| 11" Air (2.00GHz/8GB/256GB) | $1,998.00 | $269.01 | ||
13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro (without Retina display)
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| 2.5GHz 13" (4GB/500GB HDD) | $1,448.00 | $155.23 | ||
| 2.9GHz 13" (8GB/750GB HDD) | $1,748.00 | $194.01 | ||
| 2.9GHz 13" (8GB/1TB HDD) | $1,848.00 | $109.01 | ||
| 2.9GHz 13" (8GB/256GB SSD) | $2,148.00 | $169.01 | ||
| 2.3GHz 15" (4GB/500GB HDD) | $2,148.00 | $309.01 | ||
| 2.3GHz 15" (4/750/ANTI-GLARE) | $2,498.00 |
n/a
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$169.01 | |
13-inch MacBook Pro (MBP) with Retina display
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| 2.5GHz 13" MBP (8GB,128GB) | $1,748.00 | $152.01 | ||
| 2.6GHz 13" MBP (8GB,256GB) | $1,948.00 | $167.05 | ||
| 2.5GHz 13" MBP (8GB,256GB) | $1,948.00 | $288.02 | ||
| 2.9GHz 13" MBP (8GB,256GB) | $2,448.00 | $508.05 | ||
| 2.9GHz 13" MBP (8GB,512GB) | $2,948.00 | $899.02 | ||
| 2.5GHz 13" MBP (8GB,768GB) | $3,248.00 | $1,159.02 | ||
| 2.9GHz 13" MBP (8GB,768GB) | $3,448.00 | $919.52 | ||
15-inch MacBook Pro (MBP) with Retina display
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| 2.3GHz 15" MBP (8GB, 256GB) | $2,548.00 | $405.00 | ||
| 2.4GHz 15" MBP (8GB, 256GB) | $2,548.00 | $305.00 | ||
| 2.3GHz 15" MBP (16GB, 256GB) | $2,748.00 | $305.00 | ||
| 2.6GHz 15" MBP (8GB, 512GB) | $3,148.00 | $655.00 | ||
| 2.7GHz 15" MBP (16GB, 512GB) | $3,148.00 | $228.53 | ||
| 2.7GHz 15" MBP (8GB, 512GB) | $3,398.00 | $769.52 | ||
| 2.7GHz 15" MBP (8GB, 768GB) | $3,898.00 | $105.00 | ||
Mac mini
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| 2.50GHz dualCore i5 Mac mini | $748.00 | $69.02 | ||
| 2.30GHz quad Core i7 Mac mini | $948.00 | $61.00 | ||
| 2.30GHz quad Core i7 mini Server | $1,148.00 | $95.00 | ||
iMac
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| 21.5" iMac (2.7GHz/8GB/1TB) | $1,468.00 | $1,362.08* | $1,346.95 | $121.05 |
| 21.5" iMac (2.7GHz/16GB/1TB) | $1,668.00 | $1,575.49* | $1,621.00 | $92.51 |
| 21.5" iMac (2.9GHz/8GB/1TB) | $1,668.00 | $1,556.08* | $1,521.99 | $146.01 |
| 21.5" iMac (2.9GHz/16GB/1TB) | $1,868.00 | $1,812.18* | $1,821.00 | $55.82 |
| 21.5" iMac (3.1GHz/8GB/1TB) | $1,868.00 | $1,812.18* | $1,821.00 | $55.82 |
| 21.5" iMac (2.9GHz/8GB/1TB Fusion) | $1,918.00 | $1,851.94* | $1,871.00 | $66.06 |
| 21.5" iMac (3.1GHz/16GB/1TB) | $2,068.00 | $2,006.18* | $2,021.00 | $61.82 |
| 21.5" iMac (2.9GHz/16GB/1TB Fusion) | $2,118.00 | $2,054.68* | $2,071.00 | $63.32 |
| 21.5" iMac (3.1GHz/16GB/1TB Fusion) | $2,318.00 | $2,248.68* | $2,271.00 | $69.32 |
| 27.0" iMac (2.9GHz/8GB/1TB) | $1,968.00 | $1,817.98* | $1,821.99 | $150.02 |
| 27.0" iMac (3.2GHz/8GB/1TB) | $2,168.00 | $2,011.98* | $2,021.99 | $156.02 |
| 27.0" iMac (3.2GHz/8GB/1TB/680MX) | $2,318.00 | $2,248.68* | $2,271.00 | $69.32 |
| 27.0" iMac (3.4GHz/8GB/1TB) | $2,368.00 | $2,297.18* | $2,321.00 | $70.82 |
| 27.0" iMac (3.4GHz/8GB/1TB/680MX) | $2,518.00 | $2,442.68* | $2,471.00 | $75.32 |
| 27.0" iMac (3.4GHz/8GB/1T Fusion/675MX) | $2,618.00 | $2,539.68* | $2,571.00 | $78.32 |
| 27.0" iMac (3.4GHz/16GB/1TB) | $2,718.00 | $2,636.68* | $2,671.00 | $81.32 |
| 27.0" iMac (3.4GHz/8GB/1T Fusion/680MX) | $2,768.00 | $2,642.49* | $2,721.00 | $125.51 |
| 27.0" iMac (3.4GHz/8GB/3T Fusion/675MX) | $2,768.00 | $2,685.18* | n/a | $82.82 |
| 27.0" iMac (3.4GHz/8GB/3T Fusion/680MX) | $2,918.00 | $2,830.68* | $2,871.00 | $87.32 |
| 27.0" iMac (3.4GHz/16GB/1T Fusion/675MX) | $2,818.00 | $2,733.68* | $2,721.00 | $97.00 |
| 27.0" iMac (3.4GHz/16GB/1T Fusion/680MX) | $2,968.00 | $2,879.17* | $2,921.00 | $88.83 |
| 27.0" iMac (3.4GHz/16GB/3T Fusion/675MX) | $2,968.00 | $2,879.18* | n/a | $88.82 |
| 27.0" iMac (3.4GHz/16GB/3T Fusion/680MX) | $3,188.00 | $2,981.99* | $3,071.00 | $206.01 |
| 27.0" iMac (3.4GHz/16GB/786SSD/680MX) | $3,418.00 | $3,175.99* | $3,371.00 | $242.01 |
| 27.0" iMac (3.4GHz/32GB/3T Fusion/680MX) | $3,518.00 | $3,412.68* | $3,471.00 | $105.32 |
27.0" iMac (3.4GHz/16GB/786SSD/680MX) |
$3,618.00 | n/a | $3,571.00 | $47.00 |
Mac Pro
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| 3.20GHz 4-Core Mac Pro | $2,748.00 | $288.02 | ||
| 2.40GHz 12-Core Mac Pro | $4,048.00 | $274.01 | ||
| 3.20GHz 4-Core Mac Pro Server | $3,248.00 | $359.93 | ||
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Previous Comments View All
The more AI pushes AppleCare plans, the more I worry about A) what they know about Apple's quality control that I apparently don't, and B) how big of a cut they are getting for every plan they help sell.
This is getting ridiculous. Best Buy doesn't try this hard to sell extended warranties.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cash907 
The more AI pushes AppleCare plans, the more I worry about A) what they know about Apple's quality control that I apparently don't, and B) how big of a cut they are getting for every plan they help sell.
This is getting ridiculous. Best Buy doesn't try this hard to sell extended warranties.
The more AI pushes AppleCare plans, the more I worry about A) what they know about Apple's quality control that I apparently don't, and B) how big of a cut they are getting for every plan they help sell.
This is getting ridiculous. Best Buy doesn't try this hard to sell extended warranties.
"Best Buy doesn't try this hard to sell extended warranties."
I beg to differ.
It's generally well-known that when buying higher-end gear like Macs, getting AppleCare is not only important but well worth it. At least that's been my experience.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shameer Mulji
"Best Buy doesn't try this hard to sell extended warranties."
I beg to differ.
It's generally well-known that when buying higher-end gear like Macs, getting AppleCare is not only important but well worth it. At least that's been my experience.
"Best Buy doesn't try this hard to sell extended warranties."
I beg to differ.
It's generally well-known that when buying higher-end gear like Macs, getting AppleCare is not only important but well worth it. At least that's been my experience.
Agree 100%. Apple has saved my bacon with Apple Care several times. Once when facing a deadlines for an ESPN show they shipped me a monitor the same day when one of mine failed. They are extremely flexible and considerate in my experience. I actually got a replacement ACD the next morning before I even shipped the faulty one back.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cash907
The more AI pushes AppleCare plans, the more I worry about A) what they know about Apple's quality control that I apparently don't, and B) how big of a cut they are getting for every plan they help sell.
This is getting ridiculous. Best Buy doesn't try this hard to sell extended warranties.
The more AI pushes AppleCare plans, the more I worry about A) what they know about Apple's quality control that I apparently don't, and B) how big of a cut they are getting for every plan they help sell.
This is getting ridiculous. Best Buy doesn't try this hard to sell extended warranties.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shameer Mulji
"Best Buy doesn't try this hard to sell extended warranties."
I beg to differ.
It's generally well-known that when buying higher-end gear like Macs, getting AppleCare is not only important but well worth it. At least that's been my experience.
I agree with the latter. Best Buy (and Radio Shack, etc.) would push me to buy extended warranty on a paper clip.
I think the moral of the story is that Apple is making this the standard MacBook Pro product. Very few other companies have caught onto this trend yet, thus creating a potentially large opportunity for Apple to make their laptops stand out beyond their signature design (which is widely copied and, frankly, a bit dated).
Somehow, I am not convinced Apple is marketing this as effectively as I had expected. Developers and consumers don't seem to fully realize the big step forward this is.
It's more disconcerting that AI pushes these prices. What on earth are you talking about?
15" 2.7Ghz 768GB SSD Retina MBP(WITH Apple Care) is now $3,548 on the Apple Store website.
How much is this B&H paying AI? $3321.0 is a $227 difference, not $700+.
Incredibly misleading. 
Originally Posted by Cash907
The more AI pushes AppleCare plans, the more I worry about A) what they know about Apple's quality control that I apparently don't, and B) how big of a cut they are getting for every plan they help sell.
This is getting ridiculous. Best Buy doesn't try this hard to sell extended warranties.
The more AI pushes AppleCare plans, the more I worry about A) what they know about Apple's quality control that I apparently don't, and B) how big of a cut they are getting for every plan they help sell.
This is getting ridiculous. Best Buy doesn't try this hard to sell extended warranties.
...AppleCare... ... [is] always worth its price and then some.
Quote:
Originally Posted by mdriftmeyer
...AppleCare... [is] always worth its price and then some.
...AppleCare... [is] always worth its price and then some.
I'd love for Apple to support of their products for more than a year but until that happens I'll gladly buy AC and AC+. The ability to sell a 2 year old machine with a 1 year warranty remaining is well worth the expense.
Originally Posted by mdriftmeyer
...AppleCare... [is] always worth its price and then some.
...AppleCare... [is] always worth its price and then some.
Don't most credit cards give you an extra year of warranty for free?
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| Model | Price | You Save |
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| Core i5 MacBook Pros w/ Retina | ||
| 13" 2.5GHz/8GB/128GB | $1,406.48 | $292.52 |
| 13" 2.5GHz/8GB/256GB | $1,479.99 | $519.01 |
| 13" 2.5GHz/8GB/512GB | $1,699.99 | $799.01 |
| Core i7 MacBook Pros w/ Retina | ||
| 13" 2.9GHz/8GB/256GB | $1,599.99 | $599.01 |
| 13" 2.9GHz/8GB/512GB | $1,799.99 | $899.01 |
| 15" 2.3GHz/8GB/256GB | $1,899.99 | $299.01 |
| 15" 2.6GHz/8GB/512GB | $2,299.99 | $568.01 |
| 15" 2.7GHz/16GB/768GB | $2,699.99 | $499.01 |
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| 16GB WiFi |  |
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| 32GB WiFi | |
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| 64GB WiFi | |
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