Anyone who’s ever used a MacBook knows how much value they can add to your personal and professional life. But for power users, the device you need can range anywhere from $1,600-$6,000. If you’re looking for a smarter way to buy, Upgraded makes it easy and affordable with one low monthly subscription. Apple has long offered their iPhone upgrade program. But there’s no equivalent for MacBooks. Until now. John, the founder of Upgraded, used to constantly buy MacBooks to keep up with demands from his work. He tried to resell old devices on Facebook Marketplace, but it was slow, tiring, and constantly messaging buyers distracted him from the rest of life. He thought, “Why isn’t there an easy way to get the latest MacBook?” … Built by Apple lovers, for Apple lovers With Upgraded, you can spread the cost of your MacBook over 36 months and from 0% interest, with the option to upgrade every 24 months if you’d like. If you choose to upgrade, they’ll send you a box for your old device, you transfer your data and ship it back, and they’ll do an FBI-grade wipe down, then refurbish it and give it a new life. AppleCare+ is included, giving you peace of mind that your device is protected should anything ever happen. Made with power users in mind: Upgraded offers custom builds not typically available at traditional retailers. So if you need a MacBook Pro with 128 GB of RAM and 8 TB of storage, you can get it and pay it off over time instead of all upfront. For example, a designer who wants a MacBook Pro 14” with 32 GB RAM and AppleCare+ would pay $2,278 on Apple.com. But that same device would be $63.28/mo with Upgraded ($2,278 total, spread out over 36 months). Instead of paying all at once, they could put that extra cash into accessories, marketing for their services, or software to make their job easier. “What I always recommend to customers is: Pay over time, and stick the rest of the money you would have spent in a high-yield savings account. You can earn about 4% on money that would otherwise be gone,” says co-founder John Erik. Trusted expert partners: Upgraded partners with industry experts to deliver the best experience possible. Financing is provided by Citizens Bank, the same bank Apple uses for their iPhone upgrade program. They also work with Apple Premier Partner GatorTec to supply devices. They’re backed by experts in the tech industry, like OpenAI’s Greg Brockman, and startup accelerator Y Combinator. A seamless experience every step of the way As a team of Apple lovers, designers, and developers, Upgraded set out to build the most seamless, customer-centric company possible. As one customer said, “Honestly, I couldn’t ask for a more Apple-like experience from a company that isn’t Apple”. They eliminate friction to make the purchasing, financing, and upgrading process as simple as possible. Upgraded’s subscription starts at $33.28 for a MacBook Air and $52.17 for a MacBook Pro, with higher-spec configurations available. You can also order a MacBook with custom specs, perfect for those who need extra storage or a more powerful CPU—options not always available from traditional retailers. With the new M4 chip now available for both MacBook Air and Pro, there’s never been a better time to upgrade. Choose your new MacBook and get started at getupgraded.com. Main photo by Kamil Switalski on Unsplash Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed.  FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel