It was a pretty safe bet that the MacBook Pro would be getting updated with the multi-touch interface soon. I’m just glad I decided not to buy a MacBook Pro last month when I needed a new computer – I’d be pretty pissed off now if I had. Not just because of the spec bump, but the price drop is what really makes it burn.
A full rundown of the new prices on standard configurations is below:13-Inch White MacBook
2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
1GB Memory
120GB hard drive
Combo Drive
RRP: $1,499
13-inch White MacBook
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB Memory
160GB Hard drive
Double-layer SuperDrive
RRP:$1,799
13-inch Black MacBook
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB Memory
250GB Hard drive
Double-layer SuperDrive
RRP: $2,099
15-inch MacBook Pro
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB Memory
200GB Hard drive
Double Layer SuperDrive
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB
RRP: $2,699
15-inch MacBook Pro
2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB Memory
250GB hard drive
Double-layer SuperDrive
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB
RRP: $3,399
17-inch MacBook Pro
2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB Memory
250GB hard drive
Double-layer SuperDrive
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB
RRP: $3,799
And in case any of you were wondering about the remote, it’s a $29 optional extra down here. Yep, a nicy tidy little profit for Apple there.
Goonigoogoo
February 27, 2008 at 12:22 PM
I can’t wait for Apple to stop including the power adapters with the Macbooks and charging people as an optional extra, like they did with the iPods
Report PermalinkBen Anderson
February 27, 2008 at 1:14 PM
While you are bring rather sarcastic, it’s not gonna happen. When was the last time you bought an MP3 player with an included power adapter anyway. They all charge through USB.
I just checked out eBay, there seems to be a lot of people selling their old Macbooks for these. I’ll be placing my order for one this week.
Report PermalinkBrent
February 27, 2008 at 1:19 PM
I am really dissapointed in the MacBook and MacBook Pro refreshes. The MacBook Air has such a cool design (pity abouts the tech specs though), that i was sure we were going to see something really cool when the new models were released for the MB and MBP. Oh well, i was going to spend my hard earned cash on a replacement for my PowerBook G4, but i guess i will wait until the put some effort into redesigning their current line of notebooks.
Report PermalinkSeeker
February 27, 2008 at 1:35 PM
The Australian prices are grossly inflated compared to the US prices, particularly given the current exchange rate. The AU$3,799 model mentioned above is US$2,799. At the current exchange rate, that is AU$2,997.
Report PermalinkGuess it costs a lot to ship them here.
Jack Black
February 27, 2008 at 3:42 PM
SEEKER, the machines are made in China and it costs no more and likely less to ship them here than to the US. It’s just Apple Oz price gouging. Something the ACCC should look into.
Report PermalinkSalchicha
February 27, 2008 at 5:58 PM
I agree Seeker! We are being ripped off in Oz. Even the remote control! US$19 = AU$20! And we’re charged AU$29! What’s the go? Can anyone shed some light on this?
Report Permalinkkelwyn
February 27, 2008 at 6:11 PM
There is a student rebate floating around at the moment which makes it a bit better value -I think it’s $200 on a Mac Book +4gig nano combination.
Report PermalinkJared Jacobsen
February 27, 2008 at 6:34 PM
You got that right seeker, How can they justify such ridiculous price differences. Theres a $800 price diff on Mac Pros too (base machine). There must be some kind of wrought going on here.
Report PermalinkMr. Crash
February 27, 2008 at 8:26 PM
All Apples prices are grossly inflated in Australia…
Report PermalinkQ
February 27, 2008 at 9:11 PM
SEEKER: “The Australian prices are grossly inflated compared to the US prices” “The AU$3,799 model mentioned above is US$2,799. At the current exchange rate, that is AU$2,997.
Report PermalinkGuess it costs a lot to ship them here.”
Obviously, SEEKER, you don’t understand how economies work. You see, it’s simple. The US has a population exceeding 300 million, while Australia has one of just over 20 million. The shear size of the US economy forces prices down (in simple terms, far more money changes hands in the US than in Australia) which is why the US government can spend more on military per year than our entire budget. That is why they are known as a ‘super power’:P
J-Man
February 27, 2008 at 9:37 PM
yeah I agree with SEEKER about the AUS price compared to the US price with current exchange rate, but can’t cost $800 to ship one Macbook Pro from Cali to Oz.
Report Permalinkkenzo
February 28, 2008 at 2:12 AM
good time to boycott apple products to make them reduce the price
Report PermalinkOdama
March 27, 2008 at 11:35 PM
hey man! it seens that Seeker understands about economics! AAhhh … Well an inflated price is an inflated price it doesnot matter wether you are in US or in Australia. Mostly like (i really do not have an exact explanation)it is that in Australia we are quite happy to have an huge marked up price! Apple Australia and retailers are very happy to scoope that money without passing the savings into the coustmers! Well this is not just Apple but most of others electronics prices!Cheers and thats competition on a democratic country like Australia!
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