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Runout Apple MacBook Sale - 11" Air from $979.30 l 13" Retina Pro from $1399 l 15" Retina Pro from $2169.30 @ The Good Guys

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Runout Apple MacBook Sale - 11" Air from $979.30 l 13" Retina Pro from $1399 l 15" Retina Pro from $2169.30 @ The Good Guys
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ShamelessBargains on 10/11/2016 - 10:25 thegoodguys.com.au (3911 clicks)
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Great prices on runout Macbook Pro/Air + 10% off the new Pro 13" Models.

Get em price beat by Officeworks for an additional 5% off saving too!

My picks are the 13" Pro with 256gb for $1609.30 and the 15" Pro with 256gb for $2169.30 :)

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    • akd on 10/11/2016 - 10:41
      +2

      Why netbook? Is it not same as on Apple refurbished store with i5 processor of $1179?

    • jkcat on 10/11/2016 - 10:44
      +6

      Good luck finding a netbook with equivalent or similar specs.

        • jkcat on 10/11/2016 - 11:06
          +6

          NETBOOK. You need to get your vision checked. Derp.

        • XeKToReX on 10/11/2016 - 11:50
          +4

          If you don't care about the retina screen, you can get an Inspiron 11 with similar specs for under $500

        • darthsparrow on 10/11/2016 - 11:52
          +3

          Why are you here then?

        • niner on 10/11/2016 - 12:57
          -4

          @jkcat:

          What would an XPS12 be classified as? Pretty sick of all these dumb terms. How about you just say 11", 12" or 13"?

        • jkcat on 10/11/2016 - 13:18
          +5

          @niner: I'm not here to define what a Netbook is. Save your time, move on and be courteous next time.

        • darthsparrow on 10/11/2016 - 16:49
          +1

          @niner: can't seem to hear what you said earlier…
          anyway, since you are sick, you might want to you know, take a rest…

        • O O on 10/11/2016 - 18:14
          +2

          @darthsparrow:

          anyway, since you are sick, you might want to you know, take a rest…

          He will, till 17/11/2016 - 13:10. 😁

    • bchliu on 10/11/2016 - 10:45
      +3

      runs an i5.. technically not a Netbook (they are Atom processors). You mixing it up with the term "Ultrabook" (which does cost $1-2k)

      • ShamelessBargains on 10/11/2016 - 10:50
        +3

        Thanks for the clarification, Apple deals always bring out the best in people :)

    • rodinthink on 10/11/2016 - 18:35
      +1

      What are you, 69 years old?

  • niner on 10/11/2016 - 10:44
    -8

    MOst officeworks stores do not have any stock of the new macbook pro.

    Do yourself a favour and get the touchbar one. It's pretty awesome.
    $500 is a lot of money, though.

    • ShamelessBargains on 10/11/2016 - 10:49

      That touchbar seems a bit overkill and you can pocket that $500 + savings on dongles you don't have to buy for other stuff like software you actually need…

      • niner on 10/11/2016 - 11:04
        -5

        That touchbar is the main feature of the new macbook pros. I think it's worth jumping on the bandwagon. You're going to get it anyway if you need a laptop with a proper GPU and quad core CPU.

        • ShamelessBargains on 10/11/2016 - 11:06
          +2

          True, I just don't like the fact you have to pay a premium over the old models regular pricing to have it included. It should just be included since MacBooks don't have touch screens. But I guess Apple knows they can just get away with price hikes…

        • niner on 10/11/2016 - 11:26

          @ShamelessBargains:

          You also get 2 extra USB-C ports.

        • cwongtech on 10/11/2016 - 11:29
          +5

          You're going to get it anyway if you need a laptop with a proper GPU and quad core CPU.

          Proper GPU!? Are you serious?
          Intel Iris Graphics 540
          Intel Iris Graphics 550
          Radeon Pro 450

        • niner on 10/11/2016 - 12:47
          -1

          @cwongtech:

          Iris Graphics are rubbish. They truly are. I love how you sheep don't know anything about their performance and just parrot Intel and Apple.

        • cwongtech on 10/11/2016 - 13:30
          +1

          @niner:

          Do yourself a favour and get the touchbar one. It's pretty awesome.
          $500 is a lot of money, though. - niner

          What.

          Iris Graphics are rubbish. They truly are. I

          Then why did you refer to them as a "Proper GPU"?

          Desktop class GPU are about 10 to 20x better than their equivalent mobile GPUs.
          This only holds true until the 10xx series came out.
          Now with 10xx series you can get Desktop GPU performance in the form factor of a laptop.
          How is the macbook pro's GPU (an ACTUAL mobile laptop card, not a desktop-performance laptop GPU) a proper GPU?

        • bezza on 10/11/2016 - 22:29
          -1

          @cwongtech:

          What.

          $500 is a lot of money. :(
          I'm more interested in the two extra USB-C ports.
          That's the price you pay I guess. $500 extra for the touchbar model with 2 more ports or just the entry level 13" model.

          You're going to get it anyway if you need a laptop with a proper GPU and quad core CPU.

          In other words, a 15" Macbook Pro.

          Then why did you refer to them as a "Proper GPU"?

          I think you should read the whole sentence. The guy said a proper GPU and Quad core CPU. The Macbook 15" is the only laptop with both, so he can't have been talking about the Iris chips since that it is exclusive to the 13" range.
          Best not to selectively quote people.

          I think the OP should say dGPU or dedicated GPU. 'Proper GPU' probably means non-integrated graphics.

          No one ever mentioned desktop graphics, so stop being hysterical.

    • darthsparrow on 10/11/2016 - 11:55
      +1

      You seemed to care a lot about Apple and Macs.

      • niner on 10/11/2016 - 12:58
        +1

        I have been using them for over 20 years. Not as much as Windows PCs, though.

        When I go to work, three of the machines I use have a single macbook pro each. Gotta use them whether I like it or not.

  • nubzy on 10/11/2016 - 10:45

    How do these runout models compare to recent Windows laptops?? I need a new laptop soon. Want something powerful and light with good battery life and a nice screen.

    • niner on 10/11/2016 - 10:46
      +6

      You can get a 7th Generation Kaby Lake in a DELL XPS13, which is the most popular ultrabook on the market. Far more popular than any macbook.

      I would say just get a 'As New' or 'Refurbished' Dell latitude 14 from the dell outlet. They last forever and are built to withstand a beating.

      • ShamelessBargains on 10/11/2016 - 10:48

        Can you get an XPS13 with 8gb/256gb with a UHD display and 7th gen for ~$1600 though?

        • niner on 10/11/2016 - 10:53
          +1

          Why UHD? That's 4k. Only Dell XPS15 and XPS12 come in 4k.

          You can get it for $1249, but with a 6th generation processor:

          http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/product…

          People shouldn't worry about CPU at this point. As long as its skylake or kaby lake, you're getting something relatively new. Apple was fine with releasing their laptops with skylake processors. There are minimal increases.

        • ShamelessBargains on 10/11/2016 - 10:54

          @niner: Hmm thats a refurb and pretty sure the XPS12 is more of a convertible tablet laptop.

          XPS can still come in a higher than FHD resolution though?

        • niner on 10/11/2016 - 10:55

          @ShamelessBargains:

          XPS13 comes in FHD and QHD (similar to a retina display, but on a 13" laptop, who cares?). That macbook is using a 5th generation broadwell processor. Skylake graphics are considerably better (40% in some cases).

          XPS15 comes in FHD and UHD.

          So what if it's refurbished. It is still in great condition with free 14 day returns.

          XPS12 is more of a convertible tablet laptop.

          It's still running windows 10 64 bit.

        • ShamelessBargains on 10/11/2016 - 10:58
          +1

          @niner: I guess it depends on the user requirements too. Some people prefer the different operating systems and others purely on cost. I have never had a Dell laptop but have had a few MacBooks over the year which have never let me down, hence why I post Macbook deals as I consider them reliable laptops :)

        • niner on 10/11/2016 - 11:02

          @ShamelessBargains:

          hence why I post Macbook deals as I consider them reliable laptops :)

          I am looking to buy one too. Don't really feel like spending $2699 on a new macbook pro 15" (RRP: $3599), which is the price I get it for.

        • aec on 10/11/2016 - 16:10

          @ShamelessBargains: totally agree. I have a 2012 build retina mbp and the top spec xps13 xps13 with qhd. Xps13looks fantastic, build quality us among the best, price wise us also among the most pricy. However u still love to use my mbp, mainly because if the solid system. Windows still has a loooooong way to go.

        • onlinepred on 10/11/2016 - 17:06

          @niner: I wouldn't touch a windows laptop with a 10ft pole. Desktop is another matter. Laptops though windows has nothing comparable. I use i7 Dell xps13 8gb ram 256gb ssd and it still slows down on heavy websites while my i5 2012 mba 13" doesn't. Then there's the whole touchpad drivers and material which no windows laptop has ever gotten right.

        • bezza on 10/11/2016 - 22:37

          @OnlinePred:

          I wouldn't touch a windows laptop

          Tell that to the 1 billion+ users.
          If website page loading times are your benchmark, then you must be the most basic of basic users.

          I use i7 Dell xps13 8gb ram 256gb ssd and it still slows down on heavy websites while my i5 2012 mba 13" doesn't.

          No idea what you're talking about. That slowing down must be a connection issue. The XPS13 is the most popular ultrabook on the market and I have never heard of anyone saying that it slows down on 'heavy websites'. Whatever that means. THe speed at which a website loads is largely due to the internet connection and not a CPU. You're comparing a skylake CPU to a sandy bridge (I think). There is a significant performance increase between the two. Your anecdotal evidence is just nonsense.

        • onlinepred on 11/11/2016 - 13:35

          @bezza: nothing to do with connection speed. It's okay mate if you don't understand. Xps13 is the best selling Ultrabooks because it's the best windows laptop and that businesses don't use Mac. If you don't understand that then just forget it. More mbp sell to consumers than Dell xsp 13. The cooling in the dells is terrible. Just like the surface they have throttling issues.

      • [Deactivated] on 10/11/2016 - 11:38
        +1

        XPS13 is one of the priciest laptops on the market

        • niner on 10/11/2016 - 12:48
          +1

          Look at the last ebay deal.

        • Cheap Charlie on 11/11/2016 - 14:51
          +1

          This is true.
          If you have time on your side and know where to look you can pick brand New XPS13's up significantly less than RRP.

    • ShamelessBargains on 10/11/2016 - 10:47
      +4

      These MacBooks are built very well. I have had my Pro (8gb/256gb) for over 2 years now and still runs so smoothly, gets regular software updates and the retina display is simply stunning. Battery life has been exceptional, around 8-10 hours from regular use. If you need more power, maybe get the 15" with Iris Pro but the 13" should be fine with most tasks unless you do hard core photoshop/gaming in which case probably better building your own PC.

      • Dan83 on 10/11/2016 - 15:45

        Same.

      • aussman on 10/11/2016 - 18:27
        +1

        I have a thinkpad 13 years old still runs windows xp no problems
        running well for 2 years is definitely no acheievment

        • uniqualz on 11/11/2016 - 11:41

          Awesome. Back in the day before planned obsolescence became a thing.

        • onlinepred on 11/11/2016 - 16:40

          It's great that the mba and mbp have the latest os for free. And as great as thinkpads are, they still run windows and are let down by dodgy drivers. If you haven't opened a Mac laptop for a period of time there's is just no comparison. My mba '12 is still going as new after 4 years. Although it doesn't have the grunt to play games, it doesn't have cooling issues like Dell xps13 and I can compile coffee almost as quickly as my Dell xps13. End of the day I would rather use my mac than my Dell xps

        • aussman on 11/11/2016 - 17:58

          @OnlinePred:
          Not quite true Apple stops updating older laptops

        • onlinepred on 13/11/2016 - 16:55

          @aussman: yes they stopped updating the 2010 models.

    • ozlab on 10/11/2016 - 11:17

      Normally Macbook is heavier than other laptop made of carbon fiber. I'm using both Macbook and Dell with carbon fiber. Dell is much lighter if you don't mind with OS.

      • AlexF on 10/11/2016 - 11:41

        .. if you don't mind with OS.

        Based on this seems most people don't.

        • onlinepred on 10/11/2016 - 17:04
          +2

          Most businesses. Individuals are completely different.

  • niner on 10/11/2016 - 10:51

    Just want to let everyone know that if they're a part of a company that supplies them with laptops or if they work at a university, get it through them. My Apple account manager has offered me all these laptops at much lower prices, but I am much more interested in newer technology.

    • ShamelessBargains on 10/11/2016 - 10:52

      How much lower? I can't seem them getting much cheaper

      • niner on 10/11/2016 - 10:58

        You're not an enterprise user.

        • ShamelessBargains on 10/11/2016 - 10:59
          +2

          Oh well I think these prices are probably the lowest non-enterprise users will see.

        • niner on 10/11/2016 - 11:01
          +1

          @ShamelessBargains:

          $1500 for that macbook pro 15" is one example.

        • ShamelessBargains on 10/11/2016 - 11:03
          +2

          @niner: Damn where can you sign me up ;)

        • nubzy on 10/11/2016 - 11:05

          @niner: damn I would buy at that price!

        • icecream on 10/11/2016 - 11:25
          +2

          @niner:

          Majority ozbargainers are domestic consumer. They care what's the lowest price in accessible market.

          There are different tiers in enterprise price. How low is yours, actually?

          If you're kind enough, consider posting deals exclusive Gov, Edu, or corporate deal.

          Thanks

        • niner on 10/11/2016 - 11:26

          @ShamelessBargains:

          Just work for any large company that buys Macs. Windows laptops are even cheaper.

        • chloden on 10/11/2016 - 12:37

          Then why bother mentioning it in the first place?

        • niner on 10/11/2016 - 12:49
          +2

          @chloden:

          You'd be surprised to see how many ozbargainers work at large companies.

        • Pulseidon on 10/11/2016 - 12:51

          @niner: In my experience, not many "large companies" use Macs

        • niner on 10/11/2016 - 12:56

          @Pulseidon:

          That's true, but many ICT heads are open to the idea of allowing the use of Apple products. There are a few of these heads on whirlpool if you want to talk to them.

        • downhillmtbr on 10/11/2016 - 16:17

          @niner: What size company gets that kind of discount? Hundreds, thousands or tens of thousands of employees?

    • Arch9896 on 10/11/2016 - 11:09
      +1

      @niner, I thought you worked for Samsung, now with Apple? How's your S7?

      • niner on 10/11/2016 - 12:50
        +4

        I don't work for Samsung. Have worked with them in the past when developing new semiconductor technology for specific applications related to portable wearables.
        Worked with Apple when implementing telemedicine systems for a few of our private hospital customers.

        I own many products, including Apple products.

        My S7 Edge is great!

        My background is electrical engineering. I build things from the ground up. I like to think I know what I am talking about.

        • uniqualz on 11/11/2016 - 11:46

          I like to think I know what I am talking about..

          Me too. Er, actually we all do!

  • zakarados on 10/11/2016 - 10:57

    cheap as chips!

  • ce5himm on 10/11/2016 - 11:02

    damn, i brought a 13 inch 256 2015 refurb from apple for 1779.

    • niner on 10/11/2016 - 11:03

      return it

    • ShamelessBargains on 10/11/2016 - 11:06
      +2

      Definitely return it if you are still within the returns period. A brand new one will be heaps better and have better battery life :)

      • ce5himm on 10/11/2016 - 11:08

        think so. also thinking buying the 2016 model for $200 extra. only thing worry is ports

        • ShamelessBargains on 10/11/2016 - 11:08
          +1

          yeah only 2 USB Type C ports and a headphone jack but at 10% off, its a good buy as well.

        • ce5himm on 10/11/2016 - 11:34

          @ShamelessBargains: ok done, pressed return button and placed order for new 13'. apple says i just need to package the macbook and return to tnt drop off point. do i need to pay any delivery fees?

        • ShamelessBargains on 10/11/2016 - 11:42
          +1

          @ce5himm: Nope they should cover return fees.

    • aussman on 10/11/2016 - 12:04
      +2

      Where did you bring it?

  • currentfad on 10/11/2016 - 11:09
    +5

    Amazing prices, particularly on the 13" pros

    • ShamelessBargains on 10/11/2016 - 11:10

      My thoughts exactly, have been waiting for the price drops for ages :)

      • Javin on 10/11/2016 - 19:23

        I ordered the 13' retina with 128GB …is 128gb is ok if I use an external ssd..

    • qtmai on 10/11/2016 - 11:18

      I'm thinking of going to HN for price match and then use Amex deal for further reduction

      • ChippyD on 10/11/2016 - 11:31

        The terms and conditions for the Amex deal says it excludes Apple, just a heads up

        • TrailerTrash on 10/11/2016 - 12:17
          +2

          True but other OzB's claim Amex can't track purchase details specifically.. am thinking of trying my luck!

        • ChippyD on 10/11/2016 - 12:19

          @TrailerTrash: Oh right, I didn't know that. Worth a shot then!

        • JTTheMan on 10/11/2016 - 16:04

          @ChippyD: I bought the new Apple TV last week at HN using the Amex deal and it worked. I don't think they see that it's an Apple product on their end.

      • joeventus on 10/11/2016 - 12:37

        yes, it was proved that someone purchased 5 HN gift cards to purchase an iphone 7 plus, and only need to pay $1000 for $1500 GC with cash back from Amex.

        • fomal on 10/11/2016 - 13:25

          makes me wonder tho, why dont the person buy iphone7 plus straight away rather than purchasing gift cards first?

        • entropysbane on 10/11/2016 - 13:33

          @fomal: probably got the gift cards off their credit card rewards program. An iPhone 7 plus would work out at around 240-250,000 points.

        • fomal on 10/11/2016 - 16:09

          @entropysbane:
          gotcha, thought that guy bought gift card with amex and use it for iphone purchase

        • joeventus on 11/11/2016 - 08:20

          @fomal: yes.. amex has a spend 300+ and cash back $100 offer for HN per Amex credit card. if you have have multiple Amex card to purchase the $300 giftcard, then it would maximize your benefit.

          But my attempt was failed, as HN was reluctant to match the online price there.. And I returned to The Good Guy, the product was no longer available… Sounds it's an unbeatable price…only with limited stock.. Dodgy Good GUY…

  • johndemonik on 10/11/2016 - 11:10

    Is it worth "upgrading" from a modded non retina 2012 with 16gb ram and a 512gb ssd with a 2tb internal seagate slim… to a 15" 256gb 16gb memory 15" retina?

    Additionally Money would probably be better spend on buying a 4tb external, than upgrading 256 to 512 for $500

    • ShamelessBargains on 10/11/2016 - 11:12
      +1

      Depends on your needs and whether you can live without the internal hard drive. It will be a significant enhancement with faster speeds and the display is stunning. The Iris Pro graphics are decent and there are plenty of ports too. This is the cheapest the 15" has been in over a year too.

      • johndemonik on 10/11/2016 - 11:17

        If I could sell mine for $600-800, then it could be seen as a $1200 purchase + annoyance selling.

        Additionally: Is anyone planning to get a TRS discount at the airport if they're travelling within the next 60 days and have experience with getting it on a macbook pro? This would bring the price down more.

        • ShamelessBargains on 10/11/2016 - 11:20
          +2

          We have taken an iPad and gotten TRS discount before, don't see how it would be any different. Just make sure you get a tax invoice which they should include :)

        • johndemonik on 10/11/2016 - 13:24

          @ShamelessBargains:

          Office works guy says he can't print out my name and details on the receipt which is a requirement for the TRS refund scheme for above 1k purchase, currently at the store and this is an issue. 5% at office works, or good guys doing a printed receipt and getting 10% at airport. This is annoying. Surely office works are professional enough to offer a print out receipt rather than a (profanity) coles style docket

        • yht on 10/11/2016 - 13:39

          @johndemonik: So do they have any resolution for this ?

        • roller on 10/11/2016 - 13:42

          @johndemonik: most big businesses have a handwritten receipt book or some other post purchase process to fulfill TRD requirements. Maybe call their general number for info.

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