13 inch Apple Macbook Pro with retina display. Base model 8GB ram/128GB SSD.
The 256GB SSD version is supposed to show much faster performance and be a very worthwhile upgrade if you've got extra budget, however if your considering an air or a Macbook this machine should outperform them both at a similar price.
You can get a nifty drive/jet drive or unbranded equivalent to expand storage for music etc without spoiling the look of the device.
This seems a great price (only £10 higher than the HE store).
Not sure if John Lewis will price match.
EDIT: Now £939 - expired
All comments (20)
AzorAhaiMark
14 Dec 152#1
I doubt John Lewis will price match if this is an online only deal. It's a good price, £30 cheaper than the recent Currys and John Lewis deals, although I would say £30 for the extra two years guarantee and ease of delivery/collection from JL was probably worth it.
Uridium
14 Dec 151#2
Just be aware that if you plan to expand storage with a Nifty or the like that it reduces battery life as the Mac won't go into deep sleep mode with an SDCard inserted....
Personally I'd buy the 256Gb in the first place (especially if you plan to run any Virtual Machines)...and I'd also buy it from the Apple Higher Education store via a friendly student (everyone must know a student)
Then you'll get around 15% off Apple retail price and 3yrs Applecare hardware warranty thrown in.
cam130301 to Uridium
15 Dec 15#12
They no longer offer free apple care for students, however it is reduced at £48.
mgk to Uridium
15 Dec 15#13
Over the last few Apple threads I have seen conflicting info on this...some say 3 year warranty, some say the £48 is for extra 2 years phone support - I looked on Apple and couldnt see a definitive answer....anyone confirm 100%
ajgrahamdotcom
14 Dec 15#3
I'm guessing the Air and Pro deals on Macbooks are due to new revisions coming out in early 2016, they'll at least have the new keyboard from the vanilla Macbook. This is a good deal though as better CPU, more RAM and the retina screen spanks the similarly priced Airs and vanilla Macbooks. Recommend http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Mac if you're not sure.
now back down to £873, only £4 more than original deal price spotted above
ezzer72
14 Dec 15#7
I noticed you used the phrase 'vanilla MacBook' twice - please could you tell us what you are talking about?
If you are referring to the 'new' (2015) MacBook 12", I have one of those and a Pro;
a) The 12" has a retina display (the Air doesn't, fair enough)
b) it isn't as powerful as a Pro, but it's aimed at a separate bit of the market, the 'ultracompact' if you like - there is a reason it's similar money to a Pro, it's beautiful
lucas
15 Dec 15#8
I'll second that, stunning compared to the clunky old pro
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The 256GB SSD version is supposed to show much faster performance and be a very worthwhile upgrade if you've got extra budget, however if your considering an air or a Macbook this machine should outperform them both at a similar price.
You can get a nifty drive/jet drive or unbranded equivalent to expand storage for music etc without spoiling the look of the device.
This seems a great price (only £10 higher than the HE store).
Not sure if John Lewis will price match.
EDIT: Now £939 - expired
All comments (20)
Personally I'd buy the 256Gb in the first place (especially if you plan to run any Virtual Machines)...and I'd also buy it from the Apple Higher Education store via a friendly student (everyone must know a student)
Then you'll get around 15% off Apple retail price and 3yrs Applecare hardware warranty thrown in.
Over the last few Apple threads I have seen conflicting info on this...some say 3 year warranty, some say the £48 is for extra 2 years phone support - I looked on Apple and couldnt see a definitive answer....anyone confirm 100%
Voted hot as it's a safe buy overall.
http://www.idealo.co.uk/compare/4759291/apple-macbook-pro-13-retina-2015-mf839b-a.html
If you are referring to the 'new' (2015) MacBook 12", I have one of those and a Pro;
a) The 12" has a retina display (the Air doesn't, fair enough)
b) it isn't as powerful as a Pro, but it's aimed at a separate bit of the market, the 'ultracompact' if you like - there is a reason it's similar money to a Pro, it's beautiful