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0 pointsjeroenhd2mo ago0 comments

Checking Apple's store, I can't find a cheaper configuration than $5100 for the M5 + 128GiB version.

Here in Europe, including 21% VAT, that's €6.124,00 ($7.094,35 equivalent).

Because of pricing strategies and such, the 128GiB version comes with a 2TiB SSD at minimum, and also requires the M5 Max (not Pro) at its highest configuration.

Not sure if this is new, but it should be noted that these laptops don't come with a charger any more.

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alwillis2mo ago

In the US, power adapters are included:

    70W USB-C Power Adapter (included with M5 Pro with 16-core GPU)

    96W USB-C Power Adapter (included with M5 Pro with 20-core GPU, configurable with M5 Pro with 16-core GPU)

    USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)

adastra222mo ago

Because your countries mandate no power adapter for some stupid ewaste reason.

jeroenhdOP2mo ago

They didn't: https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/16/no-the-eu-didnt-ban-apple-fro...

Devices should be offered without a charger. There's no law that states that that should be the default configuration. Nor that the charger should cost extra.

pvtmert2mo ago

I know EU didn't ban chargers, but the common American sentiment somehow molded into that.

It is interesting to see how mass-propaganda is playing out right before our eyes...

NetMageSCW2mo ago

The law that says a SKU without a charger must be offered means all devices will be sold without a charger and you can buy a separate charger if you need one. Why should anyone give you a free charger?

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