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Are Macs expensive in your country/city, related to PC?

I bought my first iMac one month ago, after using HP, Acer, etc. w/ Slackware for years.

Would like to acquire a Macbook Pro soon, just to give you an idea, a Macbook Pro, i7, 16 GB RAM, SSD 512 GB is around 2900 U$ here.

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Now that they're no longer end-user upgradable, you have to buy the top-spec to ensure you don't run out of capability as it gets older. I got the same model you did - with AppleCare warranty and sales tax, it was $3200. The most I've ever spent on a computer. Ouchies.

Check with your accountant to see if you can deduct the cost. Or if you can do a business lease on one.

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