New Apple iMac prices for SA released

[gregmcc]

Definitely not worth buying here. And the local guys wonder why everyone imports??? I can't remember when last I bought books/cd/tools locally.

Now if only my ADSL ISP could be overseas!!

 

[vespax]

Which post?

nevermind. in the other thread under similiar topic. will try to get deleted another time.

 

[Johnn0]

The iMac is a thing of beauty, and I used to work on Mac so I know how powerful and stable they are but for R18 500.00 you can build a beast of a PC and Still have change for a decent HI-Res 22" LCD monitor...

How does core justify their pricing?

 

[ToxicBunny]

They justify it cos Macs are expensive and niche and blah blah blah blah...

Except they neglect to notice that make is the fastest growing Computer manufacturer in the world iirc....

 

[bwana]

To add insult to injury Core isnt buying these machines from Apple as a consumer but as a retailer and as such gets them at lower prices than we ever could.

They're just piling on the gravy.

 

[ToxicBunny]

If it was even vaguely possible, I would be tempted to start approaching Apple to setup a new dealership with them, and seeing how far we could undercut Core...

 

[Johnn0]

If it was even vaguely possible, I would be tempted to start approaching Apple to setup a new dealership with them, and seeing how far we could undercut Core...

Why undercut? Be South African, come in as a "competitor" but charge the same prices

It is actually ridiculous....

 

[ToxicBunny]

Because I, unlike most companies in this country, understand that If i make a small margin, I can move more units and more than likely make a larger profit, and have happier clients.

 

[bwana]

Because I, unlike most companies in this country, understand that If i make a small margin, I can move more units and more than likely make a larger profit, and have happier clients.

SA sure does like the high margin low volume model.

 

[simple_simon]

i caught a glimpse of the new imac...my god its beautiful.

i'm moving to the uk next year in order to save money and pay off my bond in on my house in sa in 3 years instead of being a bank slave for 20 years. And i'm going to rough it, but i guess if i need a computer to surf the net.....that would have to be it.

 

[Nomino]

\o/.... Cool..

I have a feeling I'll be in the states at some point in the not to distant future so I will probably toddle into an Apple store there and purchase one.

Just be careful of SAA as the risk of getting it lifted by one of their employees is bigger than 99%.

 

[Skeptik]

i caught a glimpse of the new imac...my god its beautiful.

i'm moving to the uk next year in order to save money and pay off my bond in on my house in sa in 3 years instead of being a bank slave for 20 years. And i'm going to rough it, but i guess if i need a computer to surf the net.....that would have to be it.

The specs seem to be the same as before. Is it only the enclosure that's changed?

 

[ToxicBunny]

The enclosure has changed.
They're cheaper.
I think they've changed a few internal specs like HDD etc
They've removed the 17" model from the product line.

 

[bwana]

The specs seem to be the same as before. Is it only the enclosure that's changed?

Amongst things they now have faster cpu's (esp overseas where you can get the 2.8Ghz C@D Extreme) and larger hdds.

Here's the old one if you want to compare what was available locally - http://mybroadband.co.za/photos/showphoto.php?photo=1109&size=big&cat=503

 

[ripclaw]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if I'm going to purchase one of the MacBook Pro's from BHPhotoVideo, aren't I limited to spending R20, 000.00 on my credit card for an overseas transaction? I seem to recall reading this way back somewhere (not sure where, though). If anyone knows otherwise, and that I can spend more than the R20, 000.00 limit, please post here.

 

[bwana]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if I'm going to purchase one of the MacBook Pro's from BHPhotoVideo, aren't I limited to spending R20, 000.00 on my credit card for an overseas transaction? I seem to recall reading this way back somewhere (not sure where, though). If anyone knows otherwise, and that I can spend more than the R20, 000.00 limit, please post here.

You should ask your bank - if there is a limit they might be willing to raise it for that transaction.

 

[ripclaw]

Will do that. Thanks.

 

[icyrus]

I was wondering about this this morning, does anyone think it would be worthwhile for us to send off a few emails to apple complaining about the blatant profiteering of core and how it is harming their brand?

I don't think apple care too much about such a small and far-flung market as SA but it might be worth an email.

 

[bwana]

Will do that. Thanks.

The more I think about it you should call them to make sure they dont flag it as a suspicious transaction seeing as it is being done online and on an overseas site.

 

[FireTelkom]

(24" iMac + Shipping to ZA) = $2,065.45
$ 1,798.95 + 226.5 x 7 = R 14458.15

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart_accessories&A=details&Q=&sku=515325&is=REG

Then to clear through customs, remember that you must pay a small inspection and clearance fee of R600 and then 14% on top of the new R15058.15. This will bring the cost to a total of about R 17 262. The premium to pay for the warranty being honoured in SA in worth it.

You must also consider the prices in Europe versus America. SA is about the same price as Brittain and Holland.

I am currently in Holland and had a look at the price of Ilive 08 and Iwork 08. Both is priced at 79 Euro against the price of $79 in the US. This represents about 36% more or 17% plus vat of 19%. Therefor the additional that is charged in Europe over and above the US prices is more than the profit amount of Core Group.