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2007.12.05

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Best prices on new MacBook Pro models are down about $50 from our last report, and some refurbs have dropped by $100, which could indicate that Apple is clearing the channel to make way for new models in January.

Apple bumped the MacBook Pro to 2.2 and 2.4 GHz in June, followed by a 2.6 GHz build-to-order option in October. The 'Santa Rosa' models have nVidia graphics, support up to 4 GB of RAM, and have an 800 MHz system bus. The new 15" model is also "green"; it uses a mercury-free, LED-backlit display.

The current 15" MacBook Pro includes 2 GB of RAM, has an LED backlit 1440 x 900 widescreen display, and FireWire 800. The 17" model has a 1680 x 1050 display (1920 x 1200 optional) and three USB 2.0 ports - one more than the 15" model. All current MBP models can be ordered with matte or glossy displays.

The original Core Duo models ran hotter than the Core2 models and support a maximum of 2 GB of RAM. Pre-Santa Rosa Core2 models can handle up to 3 GB of memory.

For our thoughts on the newest MacBook Pro models, see The June 2007 MacBook Pro Value Equation: Some Surprises.

The best deals are marked in bold type in the full listings below. Canadian, UK, and Australian dealers are listed separately.

Best Used MacBook Pro Prices

15" 1.83 GHz Core Duo, $1,150, Mac in the Box
HOT 15" 2.0 GHz Core Duo, $1,240, Wegener Media
HOT 15" 2.16 GHz Core2, $1,400, Wegener Media
15" 2.33 GHz Core2, $1,888, Power Max
VERY HOT 17" 2.16 GHz Core Duo, $1,460, Wegener Media

Best Refurbished MacBook Pro Prices

15" 2.2 GHz Core2, $1,699, Apple
15" 2.4 GHz Core2, $2,099, Apple
17" 2.33 GHz Core2, $2,199, Apple
17" 2.4 GHz Core2, $2,399, Apple

Best New MacBook Pro Prices

15" 2.2 GHz Core2, $1,799, Club Mac, MacMall
HOT 15" 2.33 GHz Core2, $1,849 a/r, Club Mac, MacMall
15" 2.4 GHz Core2, $2,305 a/r, Club Mac, MacMall
HOT 17" 2.33 GHz Core2, $2,099, Club Mac, MacMall
17" 2.4 GHz Core2, $2,615, Club Mac, MacMall
17" 2.4 GHz hi-res Core2, $2,744, Club Mac, MacMall, Amazon.com

Listings note RAM/hard drive size. All models have SuperDrives, AirPort Extreme, and Bluetooth 2.0.

Recent Memory Prices

(per module): 512 MB, $13.99; 1 GB, 25.99; 2 GB, $68.99 (Core2 only)
(per kit): 1 GB, $29.99; 2 GB, $53.99; 3 GB, $95.99 (Core2 only); 4 GB (Santa Rosa only), $162.99
OWC sells a 3 GB kit for Core2 models for $77.99, 4 GB (Santa Rosa only) for $103.99, and offers a rebate for your old memory.

Be sure to factor in shipping costs and possible sales tax. Your best value depends on whether you need/want a color printer, extra RAM, etc.

Unless otherwise noted, there is no surcharge for credit card purchases, and shipping is not included. Vendors are listed in alphabetical order. Be sure to visit their sites for full details.

Prices may be limited to quantity on hand. Not responsible for typos. Please email any corrections or additional sources with competitive prices to Dan Knight .

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MacBook Profiles

15" Core Duo 1.83/2.0 • Core2 Duo 2.16/2.33 • 2.2-2.6 Santa Rosa
17" Core Duo 2.16 • Core2 2.33 • 2.4/2.6 Santa Rosa

US Dealers

Free Super Saver ground shipping.

15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, $1,959.999 less $150 mail-in rebate = $1,809.99
15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,457.40 less $150 mail-in rebate = $2,307.40
17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,767.50 less $150 mail-in rebate = $2,617.50
17" 2.4 GHz hi-res Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,894.99 less $150 mail-in rebate = $2,744.99

Apple offers free ground shipping.

15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, $1,999
15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,499
15" 2.6 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,749 - build-to-order
17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,799
17" 2.4 GHz hi-res Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,899 - build-to-order
17" 2.6 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $3,049 - build-to-order
17" 2.6 GHz hi-res Core2, 2 GB/160, $3,149 - build-to-order

refurb 15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, $1,699
refurb 15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,099
refurb 17" 2.33 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,199
refurb 17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,399

used 15" 2.0 GHz Core Duo, 1 GB/80, $1,320
used 15" 2.16 GHz Core Duo, 1 GB/80, $1,420

and

Free HP or Epson printer (after mail-in rebates). Add Parallels for $9.99. Windows XP and Vista bundles also available.

15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, $1,949 less $150 mail-in rebate = $1,799
15" 2.33 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, $1,999 less $150 mail-in rebate = $1,849
15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,455 less $150 mail-in rebate = $2,305
17" 2.33 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,249 less $150 mail-in rebate = $2,099
17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,765 less $150 mail-in rebate = $2,615
17" 2.4 GHz hi-res Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,895 less $150 mail-in rebate = $2,744

Free shipping or order online for pickup at your local CompUSA.

15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, $1,999.99
15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,499.99
17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,799.99

LA Computer Company

15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, $1,999
15" 2.33 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, $2,049
15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,499
17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,799
several other configurations listed

used 15" 1.83 GHz Core Duo, 512/80/SD, $1,150
used 17" 2.16 GHz Core Duo, 1 GB/120/SD, $1,575

Mac of All Trades has the highest product turnover of any used Mac dealer we track.

used 15" 2.16 GHz Core Duo, 1 GB/100/SD, $1,499.99

Free Parallels Desktop software. Free RAM is after mail-in rebate, install fee additional.

15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, $1,994.98
15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,494.98
17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,794.98

15" -17"

$75 RAM rebate with new Macs.

15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, $1,949
15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,448
17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,748.88
17" 2.4 GHz hi-res Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,849

special value

open box 15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, $1,899
open box 17" 2.33 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,599
open box 17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,699

used

used 15" 2.0 GHz Core Duo, 512/80, $1,549
used 15" 2.33 GH Core Duo, 1 GB/120, $1,888
used 17" 2.16 GHz Core Duo, 2 GB/100, $2,099

15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, $1,999.99
15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,499.99
15" 2.6 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,749.99
17" 2.33 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,699.99
17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,799.99
17" 2.4 GHz hi-res Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,899.99
17" 2.6 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $3,049.99
17" 2.6 GHz hi-res Core2, 2 GB/160, $3,149.99
many custom configurations available

demo, used

used 15" 1.83 GHz Core Duo, 512/100, $1,549.99
demo 17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, $2,749.99

used 15" 1.83 GHz Core Duo, 512/80, $1,179.99
used 15" 2.0 GHz Core Duo, 512/80, $1,239.99
used 15" 2.16 GHz Core2, 1 GB/100, $1,399.99
used 17" 2.16 GHz Core Duo, 1 GB/100, $1,459.99 (other configurations listed)
Apple Remote (not included with computer), $9.99

Canadian Dealers

Apple offers free shipping.

15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 1 GB/120, C$2,199
15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, C$2,799
15" 2.6 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, C$3,074 - build-to-order
17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, C$3,099
17" 2.4 hi-res GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, C$3,219 - build-to-order
17" 2.6 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, C$3,374 - build-to-order
17" 2.6 hi-res GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, C$3,494 - build-to-order

refurb 15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, C$1,869
refurb 15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, C$2,299
refurb 17" 2.33 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, C$2,419
refurb 17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, C$2,639
refurb 17" 2.4 GHz hi-res Core2, 2 GB/160, C$2,859

15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 1 GB/120, C$2,199
15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, C$2,799
17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, C$3,099

used

used 15" 2.16 GHz Core2, 1 GB/120, C$1,699/US$1,676
used 15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, C$1,849/US$1,824
demo 15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 1 GB/120, C$2,099/US$2,071
used 15" 2.33 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, C$2,099/US$2,071
open box 15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, C$2,699/US$2,662
demo 15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, C$2,699/US$2,662
used 17" 2.16 GHz Core2, 1 GB/100, C$2,299/US$2,268

15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, C$2,199
15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, C$2,799
15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, C$2,799
17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, C$3,099

UK Dealers

Prices do not include VAT.

Apple offers free shipping.

15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, £1,105.53
15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, £1,360.85
15" 2.6 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, £1,497.02 - build-to-order
17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, £1,531.06
17" 2.4 GHz hi-res Core2, 2 GB/160, £1,582.12 - build-to-order
17" 2.6 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, £1,667.23 - build-to-order
17" 2.6 GHz hi-res Core2, 2 GB/160, £1,718.29 - build-to-order

refurb 15" 2.16 GHz Core Duo, 1 GB/100, £1,233.75
refurb 15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, £936.16
refurb 15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, £1,131.06
refurb 17" 2.16 GHz Core Duo, 1 GB/100, £1,190.64
refurb 17" 2.33 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, £1,275.74
refurb 17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, £1,301.28

15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, £1,105
15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, £1,359
17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, £1,529

15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, £1,079
15" 2.33 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, £999
15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, £1,349
15" 2.6 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, £1,495
17" 2.33 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, £1,159
17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, £1,515
17" 2.4 GHz Core2 hi-res, 2 GB/160, £1,549
17" 2.6 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, £1,665
17" 2.6 GHz Core2 hi-res, 2 GB/160, £1,825

used, demo

demo 15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, £1,249
demo 17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, £1,419

Australian Dealers

Prices include GST.

Apple offers free shipping.

15" 2.2 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, A$2,899
15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, A$3,599
15" 2.6 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, A$3,959
17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, A$3,999
17" 2.4 GHz hi-res Core2, 2 GB/160, A$4,149
17" 2.6 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, A$4,359
17" 2.6 GHz hi-res Core2, 2 GB/160, A$4,509

refurb 15" 2.33 GHz Core2, 2 GB/120, A$2,609
refurb 15" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, A$3,029
refurb 17" 2.16 GHz Core Duo, 1 GB/100, A$3,049
refurb 17" 2.4 GHz Core2, 2 GB/160, A$3,299

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