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Apple Mac Pro Wheels Kit
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#12This is AUD. In either case, I'm not entirely surprised. I'm repeating what many have said before: If you're a legit pro / enterprise, the value behind the Mac Pro is probably a lot more than the minuscule amount you'd pay. For comparison, I've made 10x from my MBP, so I'd say the value and quality was worth it. Edit: Ok, yes obviously you shouldn't be comparing the price of your work with your laptop of choice: but…
Genuine question -- how does adding wheels to the Mac Pro add value? I figured most people would just plop it on a desk.
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#13This is AUD. In either case, I'm not entirely surprised. I'm repeating what many have said before: If you're a legit pro / enterprise, the value behind the Mac Pro is probably a lot more than the minuscule amount you'd pay. For comparison, I've made 10x from my MBP, so I'd say the value and quality was worth it. Edit: Ok, yes obviously you shouldn't be comparing the price of your work with your laptop of choice: but…
It's not about whether you've made more revenue/profit than the cost of the equipment. It's about whether you've made more than you would have with a competing option - a HEDT Linux or Windows workstation, plus an old Mac Mini build server if your business absolutely needs to run xCode.
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#14A new set of wheels for your average Honda or Toyota costs just about as much. I want these and I don’t even own a Mac Pro. ;)
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#15US $699 https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MX572ZM/A/apple-mac-pro-w...
That’s a BIG difference
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#16This is AUD. In either case, I'm not entirely surprised. I'm repeating what many have said before: If you're a legit pro / enterprise, the value behind the Mac Pro is probably a lot more than the minuscule amount you'd pay. For comparison, I've made 10x from my MBP, so I'd say the value and quality was worth it. Edit: Ok, yes obviously you shouldn't be comparing the price of your work with your laptop of choice: but…
You can make an argument that the Mac Pro provides real value over competing systems. These $700 wheels look pretty, but you can't argue that they provide real value over $20 alternatives like this [1].
[1] - https://www.staples.com/Mount-It-CPU-Wheeled-Floor-Mount-Com...
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#17So this is why everyone in the valley needs mega pay checks. Likely Made in PRC made casters, $700 USD + shipping and tax. If there were ever a sign that Apple is charging too much for their products (as if the signs weren't already there over and over)...
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#18The Mac Pro starts at $6,000. You can build a better PC for less than half that.
In my opinion, the Mac Pro and its relevant accessories are targeting a luxury customer that doesn't really care how much it costs.
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#19All founders on HN when they see this no doubt have a twinge of envy. Imagine creating a brand so successful that you could do this.
The craziest thing is they even charge $8 for non-ground shipping. I just bought from a website that did free 2 day shipping on all items over $50!
Even crazier, Nintendo charges $5 for "UPS Mail Innovations" ground shipping (which basically uses the post office)
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#20Don’t complain about the price. This isn’t for you. It’s for pros who need the best rolling performance to do their jobs. I mean, when the pros’ time costs $$$$/hr, are they really going to buy some knock off wheels for $500 and risk getting octagonal ones made in China instead? At least you know these will be perfect circles.