Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme
What's happening
Apple has launched a new touchscreen MacBook Pro that starts at $2,899. If you choose every upgrade, the price can reach about $14,549. Separately, a listing notes a Mac Studio M5 Ultra 512GB starting price of $22,299.00 USD.
Why it's trending
Because Apple just unveiled an expensive touchscreen MacBook Pro and upgrade paths are driving headline-grabbing sticker shock.
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If you think $2,899 is wild, wait until you see the $14,549 upgrade path, Apple isn't selling laptops, it's selling status receipts.
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- Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme
Prepare to cough up around $14,549 if you want the new touchscreen MacBook Pro to have every upgrade.
TechCrunchOct 28 - Apple launches its new touchscreen MacBook Pro
Apple's new touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899.
TechCrunchOct 28 - Mac Studio M5 Ultra 512gb Starts at $22,299.00 USDr/LocalLLaMAOct 28
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