Does it exist? Has anyone actually gotten the upgraded base model with 2.3 or 2.6Ghz CPU that doesn't include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M?
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2.3/2.6Ghz 15" base model Macbook Pro w/o 750m?
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Well, I hear people ordering them, and being able to upgrade in-store, but I have yet to see anyone here who actually has one! 
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I ordered a 2.3 ghz upgraded base model, with also 512 SSD and 16 GB RAM. It should be delivered on Tuesday. I'll keep you in touch if it's actually iris pro only
I ordered a 2.3 ghz upgraded base model, with also 512 SSD and 16 GB RAM. It should be delivered on Tuesday. I'll keep you in touch if it's actually iris pro only
It will only be Iris Pro. When you upgrade the baseline model to the same specs as the 750m model, its still a small bit cheaper. ~60 euro from what I can remember. If you can, I would suggest getting the 750m model for the little price increase, definitely worth it.
Actually, base model upgraded to i7 2.3, SSD 512 and 16 GB RAM is exactly the same price as high-end model.
But, I don't need 3D power, and I *never* play games. So, I prefer to keep my battery and avoid heat issues
Plase give us a feedback about whether iris pro is enough to drive retina and if possible external monitor
15" 2.6GHz 16GB 1TB SSD base model benchmarks
Just got my machine. Nothing loaded on it yet. Here's some initial tests:
Geekbench 3: 32 bit Single Core 3388/3380 Multi-core 12,970/12,926
Blackmagic Diskspeedtest: Write 1006.6MB/s Read 899.3MB/s
Cinebench R15: OpenGL 29.84fps CPU 636cb
Just got my machine. Nothing loaded on it yet. Here's some initial tests:
Geekbench 3: 32 bit Single Core 3388/3380 Multi-core 12,970/12,926
Blackmagic Diskspeedtest: Write 1006.6MB/s Read 899.3MB/s
Cinebench R15: OpenGL 29.84fps CPU 636cb
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get the gfx card. If you are upgrading it is practically free. Graphics performance is half the reason to get a 15 inch (the other being a larger screen)
It will help resale and performance.
It will help if you use external monitors, games, software in the future
Your heat and battery life will be the same if not better than the previous model (which is low)
If you get Iris Pro, you will STILL get fans and hot laptops. My MBA ran hot as heck with full fans when working in Aperture.
The only reason not to get it is if want the most battery life you could probably get, or need to save 100 dollars, in which case, you might as well get the 13 inch; you'll have the same options for SSD/RAM, save more money, and have better battery life. Or even the MBA.
It will help resale and performance.
It will help if you use external monitors, games, software in the future
Your heat and battery life will be the same if not better than the previous model (which is low)
If you get Iris Pro, you will STILL get fans and hot laptops. My MBA ran hot as heck with full fans when working in Aperture.
The only reason not to get it is if want the most battery life you could probably get, or need to save 100 dollars, in which case, you might as well get the 13 inch; you'll have the same options for SSD/RAM, save more money, and have better battery life. Or even the MBA.
This explains why Apple dropped the price on the 15" base model. They dropped the dedicated GPU.
I think Apple dropped the prices on all rMBPs because SSDs and Retina display prices have dropped.
Actually, base model upgraded to i7 2.3, SSD 512 and 16 GB RAM is exactly the same price as high-end model.
But, I don't need 3D power, and I *never* play games. So, I prefer to keep my battery and avoid heat issues
Doesn't the dedicated card not receive power unless its needed? Wasn't this the point of having a dedicated card. Its not used unless needed.
There has surely got to be someway of making sure that the base model comes with a GT 750 or getting the Higher model by tweaking the base specs
I think you just broke the write speed barrier, prior tests were around 900MB/s... 1000+ is amazing!
I have the top of the line model with GT750M and i am only getting 750 read and write! Is there something wrong with my machine
I think it is the 1TB SSD that makes the difference. This was straight out of the box before I restored from Time Machine