I looked at multiple configurations, and mathed it out. With leasing, you pay ~75% of the capital cost (excl. tax) over 3 years, but end up with no asset.
replyApple computers tend to have excellent resale value, and Mac Minis/Studios have the least depreciation of them all. I understand the benefits to both taxes and cash flow, but boy is Apple winning big on those lease offers for Studios.
> but end up with no asset
replyconsumer electronics has literally never been an asset.
> Apple computers tend to have excellent resale value
do you think the new leasing category might change that? hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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https://www.reddit.com/r/LocalLLaMA/comments/1vxzg6v/apple_i...
Trade in value isn’t the market resell value though, you’re losing money for the convenience of having a trusted and easy buyer.
reply> Leasing now an option, only $50/month (cheaper than inference subscription?)
replyFor which configuration, though?