Update (11/20 4:259m): The below 13” MBP w/ Retina is now out of stock. and the 15″ inch is only available for in-store pickup.
Best Buy has a couple late 2013 MacBook Pros with deep discounts today. The 13.3” MacBook Pro with Retina display (ME866LL/A) is $1,359.99 shipped, which is as much as $340 or more under some listings and $140 under the next best price we can find from a trusted retailer. It has a 2.6GHz processor, 8GB RAM and 512GB of flash storage. While the newer models are slightly faster, some feel that considering the price difference the late 2013 models can offer a better value for users that don’t require the latest and greatest hardware. A current gen model with similar specs will run you as much as $1800.
You’ll also find a late 2013 15” model (ME294LL/A) for $1,999.99 shipped, which is down as much $500 compared to other retailers and $200 under the next best price we can find. It packs a 2.3GHz processor, 16GB RAM and 512GB of flash storage. More details on both models below.
As usual with Best Buy’s MacBook deals, with access to a .edu email you can knock an extra $50 off right now.
13.3” MacBook Pro with Retina display (ME866LL/A):
Product Features”
Retina display with 2560-by-1600 resolution on the 13-inch model and 2880-by-1800 resolution on the 15-inch model
Fourth-generation dual-core Intel Core i5 (13-inch model) and quad-core Intel Core i7 (15-inch model) processors
Intel Iris Graphics in the 13-inch model and Intel Iris Pro Graphics or Iris Pro plus NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M graphics with 2GB video memory in the 15-inch model
Up to 9 hours (13-inch model) or 8 hours (15-inch model) of battery life1
Faster flash storage2
802.11ac Wi-Fi
Two Thunderbolt 2 ports for connecting high-performance devices and transferring data at lightning speed
Two USB 3 ports (compatible with USB 2 devices) and HDMI
FaceTime HD camera
Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand included
OS X, the world’s most advanced desktop operating system
1 Battery life varies by use and configuration. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information
2 Compared with the previous generation.
15.4” MacBook Pro with Retina display (ME294LL/A):
Product Features:
Retina display with 2560-by-1600 resolution on the 13-inch model and 2880-by-1800 resolution on the 15-inch model
Fourth-generation dual-core Intel Core i5 (13-inch model) and quad-core Intel Core i7 (15-inch model) processors
Intel Iris Graphics in the 13-inch model and Intel Iris Pro Graphics or Iris Pro plus NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M graphics with 2GB video memory in the 15-inch model
Up to 9 hours (13-inch model) or 8 hours (15-inch model) of battery life1
Faster flash storage2
802.11ac Wi-Fi
Two Thunderbolt 2 ports for connecting high-performance devices and transferring data at lightning speed
Two USB 3 ports (compatible with USB 2 devices) and HDMI
FaceTime HD camera
Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand included
OS X, the world’s most advanced desktop operating system
1 Battery life varies by use and configuration. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information
2 Compared with the previous generation.
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