Apple 16" MacBook Pro with M1 Max CPU, 24-Core GPU, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD - Space Grey $2999 + Delivery @ Mwave

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Edyolo on 02/04/2023 - 02:38 mwave.com.au (2819 clicks)
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Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro M1 Max 24-Core GPU 32GB 512B macOS - Space Grey - Chip: Apple M1 Max 16-Core Neural Engine - Processor: 10-Core CPU (8x Performance/2x Efficiency-Core) - Graphics: 24-Core GPU - Display: 16.2" ProMotion 120Hz 3456x2234 Liquid Retina XDR - RAM: 32GB Unified Memory - Storage: 512GB SSD - I/O: 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, Audio Jack - Wireless: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 - OS: macOS Monterey - FaceTime FHD Camera - Touch ID - 12 Months Limited Warranty

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ilove on 02/04/2023 - 06:02

sign of things to come?
- chrism238 on 02/04/2023 - 07:41
  
  +5
  
  Don't think so; the M2 model was released in January.
ilove on 02/04/2023 - 06:04

+1

price beat at officeworks? extreme deal
- ilove on 02/04/2023 - 06:07
  
  Is this 1TB or really just 512GB cause office works only sells 1TB version
  - fastnet on 02/04/2023 - 06:38
    
    +3
    
    This is a custom config with the M1 Max 24 core GPU and 512GB SSD. The standard off the shelf M1 Max model is 32 core GPU and 1TB SSD.
    - Kangal on 02/04/2023 - 09:22
      
      +4
      
      To be honest, this is the better config.
      You get 32GB RAM, which will be useful for the GPU and CPU both now and in the future. The 512GB SSD can be supplemented with external storage.
      
      PS: the graphics are pretty powerful, I hesitate to call it iGPU because it's more like a dGPU in performance. 64GB will be luxury/overkill and 16GB won't be enough in the near future. SSD prices keep getting cheaper, so external nvme will become cheap and mainstream in the future.
      - ThatNintendoKid on 02/04/2023 - 22:53
        
        @Kangal: Is it really the better config tho? The 1tb model will have a much longer lifespan + more room for swap memory if necessary(and room in general of course).
        And 8 more gpu cores will be great also
        
        Kangal on 02/04/2023 - 23:46
        
        @ThatNintendoKid: I still think so, yes.
        Obviously the best combo is when it is maxed out. But if you had to compromise between RAM vs SSD, the option is easy. Also the 16in is a large, heavy, with decent active cooling to really hold throttling.
        
        In terms of the CPU vs GPU, this M1 Max strikes a good balance. 8 Very Big Cores (2 cores for OS/Background) run fast, with 24 GPU cores that are theoretically as fast as an RTX 4070M but practically they barely match the RTX 3060.
bemybubble on 02/04/2023 - 07:31

+1

Great deal for the Maco community
Zippy7 on 02/04/2023 - 07:40

+1

great price for what it is. kinda half tempted, but don't need a laptop
- ram4ram on 02/04/2023 - 12:04
  
  -1
  
  I use a Macbook Pro professionally and a non-Macbook personally.
  
  As nice as the Macbook Pro is, how is this a good price? (Serious question).
  
  As a value proposition, I'd say it's very poor. I'm sure there are non-Macbook alternatives that have comparable hardware that are much cheaper (but of course, doesn't have the Apple clout).
  
  Edit: OK, so it's a huge discount from its original price. Suggests that the original price is heavily inflated… And the new price, is still not a very good proposition in my opinion (I can live with either MacOS or Windows, but prefer Windows).
  
  Edit2: Also let me know if I'm wrong - Once the Macbook reaches its end of life, it's unable to receive updates from Apple (like a phone)… Then it basically becomes unsecure / useless as a normal laptop? - If I'm right, that's another reason why the value proposition sucks. At least with Windows, you can easily upgrade the OS even if the hardware is old.
  - lookingforTV on 02/04/2023 - 12:29
    
    Re with your edit 2: the latest macOS supports devices from 2012.. so depending on what you mean by “end of life”.
    
    Ever since Apple ditched Intel, “comparable” hardware stands as strong. It’s now more comparing apples to oranges. When hackintoshi was a thing, Macs were very over priced.
    - ram4ram on 02/04/2023 - 18:32
      
      Regarding your first point, I think you're wrong…
      
      mid 2012 model of the 13in MacBook Pro joined Apple’s list of vintage products on 31 January 2022.
      
      (source: https://www.macworld.com/article/673939/this-is-how-long-mac…)
      
      That means the oldest Macbook currently supported is the Promodels from 2013.
      
      (My personal (Windows) laptop, is from 2016… I guess 10 years is not that bad!)
  - CalmLemons on 02/04/2023 - 13:23
    
    Still using my 2017 macbook it still gets updates? Just runs mac osx
    - ram4ram on 02/04/2023 - 18:32
      
      Yeah. Mentioned above, the Pro model seems to be supported for 10 years.
  - nafe on 02/04/2023 - 15:26
    
    +2
    
    My 2014 MBP still gets updates. Other than the battery being cactus it's fine. I do have a 2022 MBP M1 Max as well though (32 core 1TB version). It's battery life as well as processing power for my photography made it the better choice than anything else on the market at the time. Value is up to the buyer and their use case scenario. If you're just using it for normal office duties then it's a poor choice. For many media professionals though it's often the weapon of choice.
    - ram4ram on 02/04/2023 - 18:42
      
      I don't work in photography etc., I'll take your word!
      - nafe on 03/04/2023 - 11:34
        
        @ram4ram: I never really "got it" earlier in my photography career. I stick with what I knew. But as laptops got more powerful I found the MBP back on 2014 (on special) was cheaper than lesser specced Windows equivalents. But the bullet and haven't looked back. I still have a Window desktop PC for use at home and use Windows for my office job but the new M1Max just shots on everything from a great height (as it should for the price).
  - greatlamp on 02/04/2023 - 15:53
    
    +1
    
    The value is in the resell. You can buy one, claim it on tax (30% discount for the average person), then sell it in a year for 30% off RRP and upgrade at zero net cost.
    
    If you get a discount up front it's even better. I don't use Apple products but it's undeniable they hold their value well
    - OzHan on 02/04/2023 - 17:55
      
      Not all Mac products hold value well, eg if you have bought the last gen intel Macs (Mac Pro for instance), you'd struggle to get 50% of what you had paid.
    - ram4ram on 02/04/2023 - 18:41
      
      Very interesting… Sounds like a recipe to always have the best hardware.
      
      You can buy one, claim it on tax (30% discount for the average person)
      
      30% discount / tax claim? How?
      - greatlamp on 02/04/2023 - 18:48
        
        @ram4ram: Average marginal tax rate ~ 30%
        
        If you claim the device as 100% for work use = 30% refund via your tax return
        
        ram4ram on 02/04/2023 - 19:02
        
        @greatlamp: I'm not an accountant… but surely it's not that simple?
        
        Wish it was that simple, but of course the ATO website has always been so confusing. Or am I an idiot… https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Income-and-deductions/Ded…
        
        greatlamp on 02/04/2023 - 21:14
        
        @ram4ram: As alx88 corrected me, you can claim a laptop once every 2 years as the useful life is 2 years. (If you want to claim more often you will need a genuine justification ready in case you are audited).
        
        You don't need to officially 'work from home' to claim it as work use, anyone who does work related activity at home after hours is still using their device for work use.
        
        I would say get a good accountant, but in my experience you need to learn this yourself, accountants are either useless and will just do what mygov can do for you automatically, or charge so much that it wont make sense unless you are running a business.
    - alx88 on 02/04/2023 - 19:49
      
      +1
      
      It's more like 40%, one claim every two years. But the point is valid, you can sell at 60% after two years.
  - p3rsonally on 02/04/2023 - 20:38
    
    For someone who needs 32GB of VRAM, it's a good deal.
  - MindGrenadius on 03/04/2023 - 07:42
    
    I'm curious what non-Mac alternatives compete with this? The M1 Pro/Max eats everything alive and has a battery life longer than an hour when doing heavier tasks.
    
    I have a 5900X/32gb/2080 desktop, an M1 Pro Macbook and an i7 Windows laptop. The M1 trades blows with my 12-core desktop in a broad range of tasks and only really suffers on the heaviest of tasks, but still not much slower than the 5900X and it can do all that for 4-5+ hours. The i7 laptop struggles through simpler tasks and lasts an hour doing anything intensive.
    
    I've been Windows all my life but the M1/M2 is absolutely monstrous
Freeskater on 02/04/2023 - 07:43

Pice beat at Apple and pay using gift cards?
- kawara888 on 02/04/2023 - 09:48
  
  +1
  
  Apple Store does not have the item.
qwijibo on 02/04/2023 - 08:06

+6

There is also the 64G ram/1TB storage one for $4499 https://www.mwave.com.au/product/apple-16inch-macbook-pro-m1…

If you're a developer, that is a pretty decent price - about 10% below what officeworks has the 32GB/1TB M2 16" special right now, and in general the 64G ram would be better than the CPU & GPU speed bump.
Hamlet on 02/04/2023 - 08:10

Great deal… just that 512GB isn't enough for such a powerful editing computer…
- ATangk on 02/04/2023 - 09:37
  
  Wdym it clearly says 512Bytes of storage.
  - DoctorCalculon on 02/04/2023 - 11:39
    
    512Bytes of storage
    
    ^^ @Edyolo You might want to fix up the typo above.
- MindGrenadius on 03/04/2023 - 07:45
  
  If it's your only machine maybe. I use mine as an auxiliary device to my desktop and 512gb has been plenty. A USB-C SSD is about the only thing I take with me if I'm editing larger jobs and makes it easy to move files between machines
hamwhisperer on 02/04/2023 - 08:37

+3

These things are so darn large though. I mean duh, but no really keep it in mind
- Kangal on 02/04/2023 - 09:26
  
  +3
  
  Agreed.
  The 16in model is definitely better than the 14in model… but it's very cumbersome on the lap, and a chore to take anywhere with you. If we had these specs for the 14in at this price, it would be a killer offering.
  
  Windows Laptops are just way behind. The only ones that give me pause is the Razer Blade and the Frameworks Laptop, all running the AMD r7-6800u or newer/efficiency.
  - Hamlet on 02/04/2023 - 10:02
    
    -5
    
    The 14inch feels like a master of none.
    
    Portability? Go with the M1/M2 MBA.
    Performance on a laptop? Go with the 16" MBP.
    Pure performance? Go with the Mac Studio/iMac/etc.
    - skittlebrau on 02/04/2023 - 11:40
      
      +3
      
      The 14inch feels like a master of none.
      
      I own the 14” and it feels like the perfect compromise of all those points you mentioned above. After using a 16” MBP for years, it was an easy choice to make.
      - OzHan on 02/04/2023 - 14:27
        
        +1
        
        @skittlebrau: Bought one before but sold it as its tad too small for me, 16 is a lot easier on eyes if you work a few hours on it on a daily basis. 14 only makes sense for me if i can connect it to monitor which is not always feasible.
        
        skittlebrau on 04/04/2023 - 09:41
        
        @OzHan: Yep in my case it's connected to a monitor most of the day, with at most 2-3 hours 'untethered' use per day.
        
        OzHan on 04/04/2023 - 10:26
        
        @skittlebrau: In which case you might be better off with a desktop/Mac mini, If I were to buy again would def go for the 16" which would allow me to work without the monitor. when i need the portability I'd take an ipad, even a 14" would be too cumbersome in those scenarios.
        
        skittlebrau on 04/04/2023 - 11:54
        
        @OzHan: I've thought of it, but I have a PC for desktop use and my 14" MBP is my portable workstation.
        
        I've tried to integrate an iPad into my workflow and I absolutely couldn't do it. Too frustrating and too limiting. I'm one of those people that long for an iPad that can run full macOS — a separate 'tablet mode' for content consumption and 'creator mode' for content authoring/creation would be a killer device. Apple won't do it though because they'd rather sell me a MacBook + iPad and they don't want to introduce touch controls directly into macOS… yet.
        
        I suppose it's a good thing there's choices for both of our preferred workflows :)
v7dal on 02/04/2023 - 08:44

+5

I got my m1 13 mbp 16gb base model for $2600 last year at apple. This deal is insane… bigger screen, double ram, way more battery and way more cores/better processor!
dingdong3000 on 02/04/2023 - 09:05

+1

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- v7dal on 02/04/2023 - 11:25
  
  I meant 14 map
- CalmLemons on 03/04/2023 - 00:04
  
  Do you really need transit cover when paying with credit card?
  
  Don't most credit cards cover loss or damage?
Dr Fruit on 02/04/2023 - 09:05

Crazy deal… ahhhhhhh
Worulz on 02/04/2023 - 10:42

+1

this deal is amazing, the size of the laptop is just too much for me these days. I prefer portability.
Kawaii on 02/04/2023 - 12:50

I want it!!
kawara888 on 02/04/2023 - 13:25

+1

By end of this year, true 3nm M3 silicon chip will be released. Compare to M1(5nm), M2(fake 4nm), more powerful, less power consumption will result in longer battery hours and quieter, which are very important for a laptop.
- OzHan on 02/04/2023 - 14:29
  
  +1
  
  How much would you estimate the price would be? By the time its price becomes affordable M4 would be around the corner.
  - kawara888 on 03/04/2023 - 06:52
    
    When it comes to Apple silicon chip laptops, their value doesn't hold up as the chips evolve too quickly. Therefore, if I'm going to spend 3-4k on a MacBook Pro, I would make sure that I am very happy with the specifications, as I'll have to use it for some years due to its resale value.
    
    The move to 3 nm is a significant milestone and it's hard to always keep up with technological advancements as there are limitations.
- ram4ram on 02/04/2023 - 18:43
  
  and quieter
  
  as if the current Mac Pro isn't quiet enough? Seriously I don't even hear a fan.
  - kawara888 on 03/04/2023 - 06:59
    
    It depends on the usage pattern. For me, as I only use Teams and Safari, I couldn't hear anything. However, video content editing is a different story. If a fan is not needed, Apple would have removed it. Apple TV 2022 is an example.
    - pizzaguy on 03/04/2023 - 09:25
      
      Teams and no fans? This laptop must be a beast.
      
      And on a serious note, it's nice of your company to get you such an MBP (or similar), so you can use Teams and Safari.
      - kawara888 on 03/04/2023 - 09:41
        
        @pizzaguy: I also use teams on base model Mac Mini M2(16GB) sometimes, no fan running as well.
        
        In the near future everyone will use web browser do everything. I can choose compile& build code locally but I prefer running them in SaaS cloud based pipeline.
        
        pizzaguy on 03/04/2023 - 09:42
        
        @kawara888: I get it.
        
        Again, I'm so sorry you have to use Teams. It's the worst MS could make.
        
        kawara888 on 03/04/2023 - 09:49
        
        @pizzaguy: In theory, I need a beast to perform my work, but I managed to use Teams and Safari (sometimes Chrome only when Safari cannot handle). , I believe most people can manage their work using web browsers and chatting software. I think Teams are very good
CalmLemons on 02/04/2023 - 13:26

Hows the M2 pro vs the M1 pro though?
- hello2090 on 02/04/2023 - 13:46
  
  M2 pro beats M1 max for both single code and multiple cores I think?
- OzHan on 02/04/2023 - 14:31
  
  +1
  
  M2 Pro only makes sense if you're buying the 1TB version which this one is not. the 512GB SSD on M2 has much lower performance than its predecessor.
  - pizzaguy on 03/04/2023 - 09:54
    
    What's the logic here that a better processor requires more built-in disk space?
    - fastnet on 03/04/2023 - 11:37
      
      It's because the new M2 Pro models are using a single NAND chip in the 512 GB model which results in slower sequential Read/Write speeds. Apple shouldn't do this however it's not as slow as people make it out be as IOPS and Latency are still fast.
      - pizzaguy on 03/04/2023 - 11:50
        
        @fastnet: Pretty far-fetching to say "M2 Pro only makes sense if you're buying the 1TB version" then.
        
        OzHan on 04/04/2023 - 10:30
        
        @pizzaguy: https://youtu.be/jBzASTh7L74?t=186
        
        pizzaguy on 04/04/2023 - 10:52
        
        @OzHan: Yeah, I understand that SSD is faster when it's 1TB, but it's 3Gbps vs 5Gbps, and for most people (even the pros), in most use-cases it's not going to be the end of the world.
        
        So, saying "M2 Pro only makes sense if you're buying the 1TB version" is quite an exaggeration and even in your video the guy concludes: "I don't think it's a huge deal".
        
        Yes, to some it is a big deal. But it's not an "only makes sense if" big.
        
        OzHan on 04/04/2023 - 10:57
        
        @pizzaguy: The question is why spend more to get something just "not going to be end of the world" when its meant to be an upgrade? the M1 Pro is cheaper and faster in I/O. CPU is overkill for most people, extra 2 cores on M2 would make no discernible difference.
        
        But of course Its your money.
        
        pizzaguy on 04/04/2023 - 11:06
        
        @OzHan: Seems I missed your point earlier and that it's not about petty-ish details in M2 models' specs.
        
        I get now it's M1 Max with 512MB vs M2 Pro with 512MB (2 cores extra, but underperforming SSD).
        
        Never mind, thanks.
brenster56 on 02/04/2023 - 20:08

I don't know how this is a deal at $3k. Ouch my wallet hurts!
- CalmLemons on 02/04/2023 - 20:20
  
  +2
  
  For an everyday user $3k would not make sense.
  
  When you're some dev or ultra high end content producer possibly taking in $200-400k a year this really isn't muich in the scheme of things.
- pizzaguy on 03/04/2023 - 09:56
  
  +1
  
  Yeah, there's nothing above $5 that's a deal.
  
  For one, Hungry Jacks seems to be out of the OzB game.
ThatNintendoKid on 02/04/2023 - 22:08

Wish I could get this, but would muchly prefer 1tb storage and max gpu. Guess I’ll have to pick up the $4029 Apple refurbished…
- Kawaii on 02/04/2023 - 23:12
  
  😏I would buy 3 x 4TB hard drivers externally wi that difference
  - ThatNintendoKid on 02/04/2023 - 23:18
    
    I mean I have my own 2tb external ssd. But I don’t really wanna have to leave it permanently plugged into my laptop -> it’s a laptop after all. The 1tb will have much more leeway with this.
    
    Also the extra 8 cores will help a lot for high performance tasks - video editing, emulators, parallels, gaming, etc
    - Kawaii on 02/04/2023 - 23:24
      
      Think about resale value too. 🤪
sacs2k1 on 02/04/2023 - 22:16

This is an insanely good deal - but only if you know what you're getting. This can easily beat any Windows laptop in the next 5 years. Both AMD and Intel (even with double the RAM).

These things have a couple of fans too. Just if they need to cool themselves off. But they never turn on - even if you have a few dozen Crome tabs open, editing a 4/8K video and compiling your code in the side while watching your fav Netflix series.

Highly recommended deal for a Windows laptop user who wouldn't touch anything below 16/32 GB. For them, I'd say save your coin and try the M1 8GB Macbook Air and see the difference :)
theabyss on 03/04/2023 - 10:16

Price is good but not “insane” as commented by others. You can easily have an PC/Hackintosh 2 in 1 with better performance and at a lower price. However this is a laptop. Even though it is a bulky one it is still a portable laptop that can be used outdoors. This justifies its price. Bought one. Thank you for posting.
kawara888 on 03/04/2023 - 10:22

+1

wait for the M3 15inch MacBook Air if not in a hurry.

Every clear to sale has a reason
- jpz on 03/04/2023 - 10:23
  
  thanks for the tip… will soldiier on with my 8GB Macbook Air M1 a bit longer
- fastnet on 03/04/2023 - 11:22
  
  MacBook Air doesn't get the mini-LED display tough. That alone is enough to go with the Pro models especially when there's a deal on.
  - kawara888 on 03/04/2023 - 11:55
    
    It is rumored 15 MacBook Air will be first one using oled. Will find out in 2 months
ThatNintendoKid on 04/04/2023 - 16:00

+1

OOS right before I was gonna hit purchase nooooo

This was posted 1 year 26 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

Apple 16" MacBook Pro with M1 Max CPU, 24-Core GPU, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD - Space Grey $2999 + Delivery @ Mwave

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