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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.
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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 name="Shameer Mulji" url="/t/155989/macbook-pro-retina-with-3-years-of-applecare-now-as-low-as-1-539-some-bundles-cut-by-750#post_2278233"]"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] 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.
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.
I agree with the latter. Best Buy (and Radio Shack, etc.) would push me to buy extended warranty on a paper clip.