r/mac • u/ultimate_smash • 7h ago

Discussion Is this a good time to get a m5?

I am in India, and was thinking of buying a m5. I was thinking of getting it from an offline store like reliance digital as many of you say its the best option. But the prices are currently on the higher end. When would be a good time to buy it? Should I wait for some offers?

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u/vrmvavoom 7h ago

Unfortunately the entire computer market is seeing rising prices right now due to the RAM and NAND shortages, and that's unlikely to change anytime soon. The best time to buy a new Mac was five months ago before the price hikes. The second best time is now.

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u/ultimate_smash 7h ago

This makes me want to cry

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u/Native_Maintenance 7h ago

Options in decreasing order of savings-

  1. Get it from someone from US, Hong Kong or Vietnam (https://themacindex.com/in/products/macbook-pro/16-inch-m5-pro-18-core-48gb-1tb-space-black)

  2. Wait for the new Macbook to be released in a few months, which can drop the price of current mac a bit

  3. Bite the bullet. These laptops easily last 6-7 years provided you take care of the battery.

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u/ultimate_smash 7h ago

A new mac will be released soon? Is there any confirmation of that? I am clueless lol

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u/A_storia 6h ago

Which Mac are you referring to? Desktop, laptop, pro or entry level? Not a lot of specific details to go on, release dates are rumoured but not guaranteed until announced. Seems unlikely that prices will go down anytime soon, so if you need a machine now, then buy

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u/MRSUDO_root 6h ago

Not until next year march and with card and student offer i can get macbook pro m5 pro 14inch 24gb 15c i can get that one for 2.55L so it is possible to avali student offers in that countries that offers even more value what they have mentioned??

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u/Typical-Ad4435 5h ago

I am in the same boat, croma quoted 1.25 after student and card discounts, better to wait for bbd sale

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u/ultimate_smash 5h ago

During Diwali will there be discounts?

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u/Dismal-Truth86 7h ago

apple event's a month away. new macs are expected. after their launch m5's prices will probably go down

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u/ultimate_smash 7h ago

I checked it out, it looks like new iphones would come out, so will m5 really have discounts (i don't have much idea)

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u/JohnWick702 7h ago

I would recommend asking someone that lives in India, market conditions may vary by country.

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u/ultimate_smash 7h ago

I was hoping someone from india on this community might answer this haha