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14" MBP with the highest M2 Max configuration, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD was $3899. A new model with the same configuration is also $3899.

steve1977 3y ago
Interesting, they seem to be bit more expensive where I live, although I cannot compare them 1:1 (spec'd one with M2 Max 30 Core GPU and 64 GB RAM some months ago, however for 64 GB RAM I would need to go with the M3 Max 40 Core GPU now, so not a fair comparison) Edit: But in any case, the difference would not be huge from what I can see, so I guess my point is moot
speedgoose 3y ago
Wow, that’s overpriced for such low specs.
- grecy 3y ago
  Please show me a laptop from another manufacturer that has similar specs, similar screen, similar battery life that costs less.
  - speedgoose 3y ago
    It’s more that those specs are not worth the price bump. I have a M1 that is slightly less capable but cost much much less. I use it to access machines that are faster than this M3 laptop when needed.
- stetrain 3y ago
  For 16 core CPU, a dedicated GPU equivalent, 400GB/s LPDDR5 memory, 3024x1964 Mini-LED, and 18 hours of battery? The closest I can configure a Dell XPS 15 is $3099, and that's a 14 core CPU and likely lower memory bandwidth and lower performance SSD. They claim 18 hours of battery but only with the base screen, the upgraded screen is presumably less. And from personal experience using an XPS 15 is a significantly worse experience in stability, heat, fan noise, and real-world battery life. And here are benchmarks for the XPS vs the M3 Max: https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/3367184 https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/3367184 https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/3372431 https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/3372431
  - speedgoose 3y ago
    Yes I guess if you absolutely need those specs in a small laptop and you don’t care about value it makes sense. I think it’s more that the laptop is not a good deal compared to other Apple laptops.
    - stetrain 3y ago
      Oh for sure. The value return per dollar gets worse the higher you go up Apple's options list. Especially their RAM and SSD upgrade prices.
ttoinou 3y ago
So, with inflation, the actual price got down

steve1977 3y ago

Interesting, they seem to be bit more expensive where I live, although I cannot compare them 1:1 (spec'd one with M2 Max 30 Core GPU and 64 GB RAM some months ago, however for 64 GB RAM I would need to go with the M3 Max 40 Core GPU now, so not a fair comparison) Edit: But in any case, the difference would not be huge from what I can see, so I guess my point is moot

speedgoose 3y ago

Wow, that’s overpriced for such low specs.

grecy 3y ago
Please show me a laptop from another manufacturer that has similar specs, similar screen, similar battery life that costs less.
- speedgoose 3y ago
  It’s more that those specs are not worth the price bump. I have a M1 that is slightly less capable but cost much much less. I use it to access machines that are faster than this M3 laptop when needed.
stetrain 3y ago
For 16 core CPU, a dedicated GPU equivalent, 400GB/s LPDDR5 memory, 3024x1964 Mini-LED, and 18 hours of battery? The closest I can configure a Dell XPS 15 is $3099, and that's a 14 core CPU and likely lower memory bandwidth and lower performance SSD. They claim 18 hours of battery but only with the base screen, the upgraded screen is presumably less. And from personal experience using an XPS 15 is a significantly worse experience in stability, heat, fan noise, and real-world battery life. And here are benchmarks for the XPS vs the M3 Max: https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/3367184 https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/3367184 https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/3372431 https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/3372431
- speedgoose 3y ago
  Yes I guess if you absolutely need those specs in a small laptop and you don’t care about value it makes sense. I think it’s more that the laptop is not a good deal compared to other Apple laptops.
  - stetrain 3y ago
    Oh for sure. The value return per dollar gets worse the higher you go up Apple's options list. Especially their RAM and SSD upgrade prices.

ttoinou 3y ago

So, with inflation, the actual price got down