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Base models have increased -u100--u200, Pro/Max -u300-500 and storage upgrades are now more expensive.
https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/s/kOuxSeBKoX

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In article <111lsr0$ho9g$1@dont-email.me>, Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote: >Base models have increased -u100--u200, Pro/Max -u300-500 and storage upgrades >are now more expensive.

Fortunately I ordered a new Macbook Air a few days ago! It would now
be 200 pounds more.

-- Richard
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On 2026-06-26, Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:

Base models have increased -u100--u200, Pro/Max -u300-500 and storage upgrades
are now more expensive.
https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/s/kOuxSeBKoX

Oh b***** :( I've been thinking about buying a new Mac for a few
months now.
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Cheers, Alan
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On Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:47:38 -0000 (UTC), Alan B <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid> wrote:

On 2026-06-26, Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:

Base models have increased u100-u200, Pro/Max u300-500 and storage upgrades >> are now more expensive.
https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/s/kOuxSeBKoX

Oh b***** :( I've been thinking about buying a new Mac for a few
months now.

Hmmm, then you *should* get a pre-price-rise discount.

After all: it's the thought that counts.

J.
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John <Man@the.keyboard> wrote:

On Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:47:38 -0000 (UTC), Alan B <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid> wrote:

On 2026-06-26, Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:

Base models have increased -u100--u200, Pro/Max -u300-500 and storage upgrades
are now more expensive.
https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/s/kOuxSeBKoX

Oh b***** :( I've been thinking about buying a new Mac for a few
months now.

Hmmm, then you *should* get a pre-price-rise discount.

After all: it's the thought that counts.

Sadly my finances donrCOt allow for an immediate purchase currently. ThatrCOs why IrCOve been thinking about it. IrCOve always been reluctant to use the never never before you ask!
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Cheers, Alan
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Alan B <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid> wrote:

On 2026-06-26, Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:

Base models have increased -u100--u200, Pro/Max -u300-500 and storage upgrades
are now more expensive.
https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/s/kOuxSeBKoX

Oh b***** :( I've been thinking about buying a new Mac for a few
months now.

Might have to think about it for a few months more...

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On 2026-06-28, Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:

Alan B <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid> wrote:

On 2026-06-26, Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:

Base models have increased -u100--u200, Pro/Max -u300-500 and storage upgrades
are now more expensive.
https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/s/kOuxSeBKoX

Oh b***** :( I've been thinking about buying a new Mac for a few
months now.

Might have to think about it for a few months more...

Don't rub it in moneybags ;-) Mind you if the AI bubble bursts ...
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Cheers, Alan
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On 26/06/2026 14:02, Richard Tobin wrote:

In article <111lsr0$ho9g$1@dont-email.me>, Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:

Base models have increased -u100--u200, Pro/Max -u300-500 and storage upgrades
are now more expensive.

Fortunately I ordered a new Macbook Air a few days ago! It would now
be 200 pounds more.

Similar! I just got under the wire and ordered an iPad Air. The price
has since gone up from 699 to 849. Yikes.
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Chris
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On Jun 26, 2026 at 8:54:56rC>AM EDT, "Chris" <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:

Base models have increased -u100--u200, Pro/Max -u300-500 and storage upgrades
are now more expensive.
https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/s/kOuxSeBKoX

So only the wholesale prices went up? Not the retail prices?

But seriously. I got a 32GB RAM 2TB SSD Mac mini 4 last year. I got a 512GB SSD Neo In May, for $600 plus tax. I got a 256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max last year.
I already have several iPads.

I'm good. I can ride out the crazy prices.
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On 2026-06-28, Nick Charles <none@none.none> wrote:

On Jun 26, 2026 at 8:54:56rC>AM EDT, "Chris" <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:

Base models have increased -u100--u200, Pro/Max -u300-500 and storage upgrades
are now more expensive.
https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/s/kOuxSeBKoX

So only the wholesale prices went up? Not the retail prices?

But seriously. I got a 32GB RAM 2TB SSD Mac mini 4 last year. I got a 512GB SSD Neo In May, for $600 plus tax. I got a 256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max last year.
I already have several iPads.

I'm good. I can ride out the crazy prices.

Well I certainly won't be buying the rumoured M5 Ultra Mac Pro with
768GB RAM. As the MacRumors article says, buyers may need to fork out at
least 10 grand!

<https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/25/m5-ultra-mac-studio-2026/>
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Cheers, Alan
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In article <111rp1q$3pu5q$1@alphabravo.eternal-september.org>,
Alan B <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid> wrote:

Well I certainly won't be buying the rumoured M5 Ultra Mac Pro with
768GB RAM. As the MacRumors article says, buyers may need to fork out at >least 10 grand!

You're probably not the target audience!

-- Richard
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On 2026-06-28, Richard Tobin <richard@cogsci.ed.ac.uk> wrote:

In article <111rp1q$3pu5q$1@alphabravo.eternal-september.org>,
Alan B <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid> wrote:

Well I certainly won't be buying the rumoured M5 Ultra Mac Pro with
768GB RAM. As the MacRumors article says, buyers may need to fork out at >>least 10 grand!

You're probably not the target audience!

Yeah I know but it's interesting to note just how much a very high end
Mac costs. I'm thinking of replacing my Intel MBA and am considering
the M5 model. The Intel will then have a suitable Linux distro
installed.
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Cheers, Alan
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Alan B <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid> wrote:

On 2026-06-28, Richard Tobin <richard@cogsci.ed.ac.uk> wrote:

In article <111rp1q$3pu5q$1@alphabravo.eternal-september.org>,
Alan B <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid> wrote:

Well I certainly won't be buying the rumoured M5 Ultra Mac Pro with
768GB RAM. As the MacRumors article says, buyers may need to fork out at >>> least 10 grand!

You're probably not the target audience!

Yeah I know but it's interesting to note just how much a very high end
Mac costs.

For the target audience it's simply a budget line and the cost of being in business.

I'm thinking of replacing my Intel MBA and am considering
the M5 model. The Intel will then have a suitable Linux distro
installed.

There are lots available on the Apple refurb store.


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On 29 Jun 2026 at 07:40:20 GMT+1, "Chris" <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:

Alan B <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid> wrote:

I'm thinking of replacing my Intel MBA and am considering
the M5 model. The Intel will then have a suitable Linux distro
installed.

There are lots available on the Apple refurb store.

Quite a collection. A purchase has been made.
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Cheers, Alan
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