MacBook prices drop with new model launch
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The price of MacBook Pro 2021 laptops has decreased by 11.2% leading into the launch of the new model next week.
Apple authorized resellers in Vietnam said a MacBook Pro 2021 sells for VND42.9 million ($1,813), down 11.2% since January and 18.9% from December 2021 when it was officially distributed in the Vietnamese market for the first time.
They will start selling MacBook Pro 2023 laptops and Mac minis in mid-March.
According to Pham Tuan Anh, a manager of electronics retail chain ShopDunk, the MacBook Pro 2021’s market share is less than 10% at the moment.
Consumers with over VND40 million to spend on a computer tend to buy MacBook Pros or Airmodels running the M2 chip with higher configurations, instead of picking up a 2021 MacBook Pro without the M2 chip.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the current selling price of a MacBook Pro 2021 in Vietnam?
What is the current selling price of a MacBook Pro 2021 in Vietnam?
Apple authorised resellers in Vietnam are currently selling a MacBook Pro 2021 for VND42.9 million, which is equivalent to $1,813 USD. This price reflects an 11.2% decrease since January.
Q.When will the new MacBook Pro 2023 and Mac mini models be available for purchase?
When will the new MacBook Pro 2023 and Mac mini models be available for purchase?
Apple authorised resellers in Vietnam are scheduled to begin selling the new MacBook Pro 2023 laptops and Mac minis in mid-March. This launch coincides with the price adjustments for the older model.
Q.Why are consumers opting for newer MacBook models instead of the 2021 MacBook Pro?
Why are consumers opting for newer MacBook models instead of the 2021 MacBook Pro?
Consumers with over VND40 million to spend on a computer tend to choose MacBook Pros or Air models featuring the M2 chip and higher configurations. They prefer these newer options over the 2021 MacBook Pro, which lacks the M2 chip.
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