Hmmm. UK it's £749. Take off VAT, that's £637 or $1175 so not that far out from the US price.
This happens with cars too - the Europeans get taxed all to hell, and then complain that US prices are lower. You should be complaining about the taxes, as the untaxed prices are all about the same.
quick question - i would like to display an image in my post. how do i do that? with the [url] tags? sorry i'm asking this here, but it's related to this thread. thank you.
This happens with cars too - the Europeans get taxed all to hell, and then complain that US prices are lower. You should be complaining about the taxes, as the untaxed prices are all about the same.
My $40K Volvo costs $100K in Sweden.
Even after tax differences it's sometimes a different price.
Given the choice of taxes, even Sweden's high taxes, or living in the USA, I'll take taxes every time thanks. :-)
This happens with cars too - the Europeans get taxed all to hell, and then complain that US prices are lower. You should be complaining about the taxes, as the untaxed prices are all about the same.
My $40K Volvo costs $100K in Sweden.
Well er, Sweden is the highest taxed economy in the world. However I think you need to go there to understand what benefits that can bring.
The Black one is going to fly off the shelves. Why pay $200 more? 'Cos its BLACK! Being one of the kool kids? .... priceless.
The new Apple MacBook ads:
I'm black y'all and I'm black y'all and I'm blacker than black and I'm black y'all! I'm bliggity black blacker than black black, I'm blacker than black yo because I'm black and I'm back.
Well er, Sweden is the highest taxed economy in the world. However I think you need to go there to understand what benefits that can bring.
I don't disagree - but if you choose to live there, then stop whining about the higher prices. Take ownership of your choice, and just sit back and enjoy the benefits you are getting for your tax money instead of worrying about the low prices we get in the USA. 8)
Hmmm. UK it's £749. Take off VAT, that's £637 or $1175 so not that far out from the US price.
Oh that makes sense they never include tax when they are pricing something, but we do in Europe. The price we see is the price we pay. $1,186 in Ireland. Not so bad as I though. A little more, but that's to be expected here I suppose.
Other than that it's okay. I'll take Option 2, the 2.0ghz and 60 gig drive in Black. Oh wait, I can't have that? FUCK YOU APPLE. Separating models by color...dumb.
For $200 more you get 20 gigs and "Black." And only 512 RAM?!
I think I'll wait over the summer and see if they get rid of this stuuuupid glossy screen. This I'm going to use for work a lot. It's gotta be perfect!
Looks excellent. Waiting for Merom is getting harder every day. With the black model hopes for a 12 in MBP are fading fast. Why no 1.6ghz model for 999? That's my only gripe.
...because there's only a ~$50 difference to go down to 1.6GHz, and a ~$90 to go all the way down to the Core Solo. No Core processor change could shave off $100. The price differentials are probably even less at Apple's volume of buying. I think the price they chose is probably the "sweet spot" in terms of bang for the buck.
* Glossy screen: will suck outside with the glare.
* 5.2lbs? Its a rock, not suited for school.
* Up to 6 hours battery life, 3.5 hours with wireless on...hmmm, not bad at all, I can deal with that.
* dislike 2x256 so-dimms because they both have to be replaced, but understand that dual channel is needed for integrated graphics.
* black model +$200 with only 20gb, HAHAH, nice move Apple, brilliant marketing!!! These WILL sell like mad. Wait a few months, black will be available on all, heck RED might be available on Friday!!
...because there's only a ~$50 difference to go down to 1.6GHz, and a ~$90 to go all the way down to the Core Solo. No Core processor change could shave off $100. The price differentials are probably even less at Apple's volume of buying. I think the price they chose is probably the "sweet spot" in terms of bang for the buck.
I didn't know they were priced so close together. I guess the 1.8ghz is probably in the sweet spot as you mentioned.
That's pretty specific. Care to share why you pick that date.
I think Wilco was being just a wee bit sarcastic... And besides, why not pull out a totally random date for a TOTALLY random useless and unanswerable question such as...
"When do you people think Merom/Core 2 Duo will become available in a Macbook?"
Now had Wilco answered 3:57PM then I woulda known FOR SURE that it was sarcastic.
Come on folks lets be just a little realistic with the speculation questions okay!
First and foremost, the freakin dies that stamped out the new black plastic shells for the Mac Books haven't even had a chance to cool down yet! Oh yea, and lets not forget that the Core 2 Duo is still 'in the future' too.
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Originally posted by aegisdesign
It's ?1169 not ?1199
Euro price is including tax remember.
Hmmm. UK it's £749. Take off VAT, that's £637 or $1175 so not that far out from the US price.
This happens with cars too - the Europeans get taxed all to hell, and then complain that US prices are lower. You should be complaining about the taxes, as the untaxed prices are all about the same.
My $40K Volvo costs $100K in Sweden.
Originally posted by e1618978
This happens with cars too - the Europeans get taxed all to hell, and then complain that US prices are lower. You should be complaining about the taxes, as the untaxed prices are all about the same.
My $40K Volvo costs $100K in Sweden.
Even after tax differences it's sometimes a different price.
Given the choice of taxes, even Sweden's high taxes, or living in the USA, I'll take taxes every time thanks. :-)
Originally posted by e1618978
This happens with cars too - the Europeans get taxed all to hell, and then complain that US prices are lower. You should be complaining about the taxes, as the untaxed prices are all about the same.
My $40K Volvo costs $100K in Sweden.
Well er, Sweden is the highest taxed economy in the world. However I think you need to go there to understand what benefits that can bring.
Originally posted by vinney57
The Black one is going to fly off the shelves. Why pay $200 more? 'Cos its BLACK! Being one of the kool kids? .... priceless.
The new Apple MacBook ads:
I'm black y'all and I'm black y'all and I'm blacker than black and I'm black y'all! I'm bliggity black blacker than black black, I'm blacker than black yo because I'm black and I'm back.
Originally posted by vinney57
Well er, Sweden is the highest taxed economy in the world. However I think you need to go there to understand what benefits that can bring.
I don't disagree - but if you choose to live there, then stop whining about the higher prices. Take ownership of your choice, and just sit back and enjoy the benefits you are getting for your tax money instead of worrying about the low prices we get in the USA. 8)
Originally posted by plasmo So when do you people think Merom/Core 2 Duo will become available in a Macbook?[/B]
October 17.
Originally posted by aegisdesign
It's ?1169 not ?1199
Euro price is including tax remember.
Hmmm. UK it's £749. Take off VAT, that's £637 or $1175 so not that far out from the US price.
Oh that makes sense they never include tax when they are pricing something, but we do in Europe. The price we see is the price we pay. $1,186 in Ireland. Not so bad as I though. A little more, but that's to be expected here I suppose.
http://konkretdesign.net/pics/blackApples.jpg
Other than that it's okay. I'll take Option 2, the 2.0ghz and 60 gig drive in Black. Oh wait, I can't have that? FUCK YOU APPLE. Separating models by color...dumb.
For $200 more you get 20 gigs and "Black." And only 512 RAM?!
I think I'll wait over the summer and see if they get rid of this stuuuupid glossy screen. This I'm going to use for work a lot. It's gotta be perfect!
Originally posted by wilco
October 17.
That's pretty specific. Care to share why you pick that date.
willl they be in stores now?
Originally posted by backtomac
Looks excellent. Waiting for Merom is getting harder every day. With the black model hopes for a 12 in MBP are fading fast. Why no 1.6ghz model for 999? That's my only gripe.
http://www.intel.com/intel/finance/p..._Price_web.pdf
...because there's only a ~$50 difference to go down to 1.6GHz, and a ~$90 to go all the way down to the Core Solo. No Core processor change could shave off $100. The price differentials are probably even less at Apple's volume of buying. I think the price they chose is probably the "sweet spot" in terms of bang for the buck.
beyond that, my comments:
* integrated graphics: expected.
* Glossy screen: will suck outside with the glare.
* 5.2lbs? Its a rock, not suited for school.
* Up to 6 hours battery life, 3.5 hours with wireless on...hmmm, not bad at all, I can deal with that.
* dislike 2x256 so-dimms because they both have to be replaced, but understand that dual channel is needed for integrated graphics.
* black model +$200 with only 20gb, HAHAH, nice move Apple, brilliant marketing!!! These WILL sell like mad. Wait a few months, black will be available on all, heck RED might be available on Friday!!
Originally posted by Booga
http://www.intel.com/intel/finance/p..._Price_web.pdf
...because there's only a ~$50 difference to go down to 1.6GHz, and a ~$90 to go all the way down to the Core Solo. No Core processor change could shave off $100. The price differentials are probably even less at Apple's volume of buying. I think the price they chose is probably the "sweet spot" in terms of bang for the buck.
I didn't know they were priced so close together. I guess the 1.8ghz is probably in the sweet spot as you mentioned.
Originally posted by backtomac
That's pretty specific. Care to share why you pick that date.
I think Wilco was being just a wee bit sarcastic... And besides, why not pull out a totally random date for a TOTALLY random useless and unanswerable question such as...
"When do you people think Merom/Core 2 Duo will become available in a Macbook?"
Now had Wilco answered 3:57PM then I woulda known FOR SURE that it was sarcastic.
Come on folks lets be just a little realistic with the speculation questions okay!
First and foremost, the freakin dies that stamped out the new black plastic shells for the Mac Books haven't even had a chance to cool down yet! Oh yea, and lets not forget that the Core 2 Duo is still 'in the future' too.
Dave
MacBook
Height: 1.08 inches (2.75 cm)
Width: 12.78 inches (32.5 cm)
Depth: 8.92 inches (22.7 cm)
Weight: 5.2 pounds (2.36 kg)
PowerBook 12"
Height: 1.18 inches (3.0 cm)
Width: 10.9 inches (27.7 cm)
Depth: 8.6 inches (21.9 cm)
Weight: 4.6 pounds (2.1 kg)
Originally posted by Elixir
woo for black!
There's Apple's market.
im seeing 3-7 business days here.