Apple's MacBook Prices Surge: Fully Loaded Pro Now Costs $10,000
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Hana Kiros
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Apple has significantly raised prices across its MacBook lineup, with the fully loaded MacBook Pro now costing $10,000 — $3,000 more than the previous week. The article examines the sticker shock consumers are experiencing, noting that even the budget-friendly MacBook Neo jumped from $600 to $700. The piece frames these increases as an "AI tax" Apple is imposing on customers, exploring the implications for consumers and the broader tech market.
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bskyApple's MacBook Prices Surge: Fully Loaded Pro Now Costs $10,000theatlantic.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThere are many things you can buy for $10,000: A nose job. With luck, a used car. A middling ticket to the World Cup final. Or you could purchase a MacBook Pro.
That's how much the highest-end, fully loaded version of Apple's laptop now costs—$3,000 more than it did last week.
Apple's cheapest laptop, the MacBook Neo, debuted for $600 just a few months ago. Now it's less of a steal at $700.
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