Despite tech shortages, get a MacBook Pro on sale for under $450

TL;DR: This MacBook Pro only costs $430 (reg. $1,999).

RAM shortage is driving tech prices up everywhere, but there’s still a way to be affordable Apple technology. This MacBook Pro is technically refurbished, but you probably wouldn’t know it by looking at it. The “A” rating means it is in near new condition, but the price is still significantly reduced. This is how you can get a MacBookPro for $429.97 (reg. $1,999).

This 2020 MacBook Pro runs on a 2.0GHz quad-core 10th Gen Intel Core i5, with Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz, plus 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. That’s to say, it’s a solid setup for everyday work like search-heavy and productivity apps. The 16GB of RAM keeps it stable when you keep multiple apps open and switch between them all day.

The 1TB SSD does double duty. This keeps the system fast and gives you plenty of local storage space for work folders, photos, and larger files without having to immediately dump everything to an external drive. Boot times and application launches remain fast and file access is quick.

The 13.3-inch Retina display has a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 and brightness of up to 500 nits, making text crisp and the screen holds up better in brighter rooms. True Tone is included and adjusts the color temperature of the screen based on the light around you.

This model uses Apple’s Magic Keyboard. It also includes the Touch Bar for shortcuts in supported apps, as well as Touch ID for logins and password prompts.

For ports, you get four Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports that handle charging, external displays via DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 data up to 40 Gbps, and USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10 Gbps. Wireless includes Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.0. For calls, there’s a 720p FaceTime HD camera, stereo speakers, and a three-mic array. Battery life is estimated at 10 hours.

Right now, it’s only $429.97 to get one MacBookProbut it will not stay that way.

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