Christine McKee
There's no doubt about it — buying a new MacBook Pro in full every two years can get expensive. But with this subscription service, it's easy to get the latest technology (and enjoy the peace of mind of having AppleCare included) for a low monthly fee.
If you're like me and want to upgrade your Mac regularly, it's worth checking out GetUpgraded.com, a service operating similarly to Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program, but for MacBooks.
Designed to save you time by eliminating the hassle of selling your used laptop on your own, the program lowers your upfront cost into a new device, and Apple's brand-new M4 MacBook Pro is included.
How the MacBook Upgrade Program works
- Pick the MacBook that's right for you. Choose from Apple's 2024 M4 14-inch MacBook Pro, 16-inch MacBook Pro, or the ultraportable M3 MacBook Air. AppleCare+ is always included.
- Subscribe to low monthly payments. The cost is spread over 36 months, but you have the option to upgrade your device after 24 payments.
- Enjoy the option to upgrade in 2 years. After two years, you can choose a new MacBook, transfer your data, and send the old one back to Upgraded.
In the event you're not ready to upgrade after two years, you can opt to finish your remaining monthly payments and keep your MacBook after that.
Orders are fulfilled by an Apple Premier Partner and the payments are handled by Citizens Pay. At press time, payments start at $52.17 per month across the M4 MacBook Pro line or $36.06 across the M3 MacBook Air range, with rates from 0% APR based on creditworthiness.
As someone who uses my MacBook Pro for hours each day, having the latest technology makes me more productive, freeing up time for other tasks. Instead of forking over thousands upfront for an M4, M4 Pro or M4 Max MacBook Pro this holiday season, check out Upgraded.
It takes just minutes to apply and you can see if you're eligible for a Citizens Pay Line of Credit without impacting your credit score (a soft credit check is pulled to determine eligibility initially, while a hard inquiry will be pulled upon submitting a full application, the latter which may impact your credit score).
If you're looking for the best M4 MacBook Pro deals on traditional purchases, you can find exclusive savings on the new models in our Mac Price Guide.
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1 Comment
Upon reviewing the agreement, it appears that by the conclusion of the two-year term, the cost of a new laptop will be largely covered, with the potential for additional benefits such as a trade-in value.