2.3"ghz MBPw/RD stuck with 256gb SSD?

[blueroom]

I had a 50GB SSD in my 2010 MBP, it was fine till I needed bootcamp. Now a 120GB is plenty.

And yes like most I'm a digital hoarder and go on cleaning binges about once a year, but I use a 4TB NAS with cloud & TM support. Think of a NAS as a TARDUS for hoarders.

And for all those folks that easily fill up internal drives but no backup... ARE YOU NUTS!

 

[magbarn]

So...$1799 for the base cMBP. $100 for the HiRes screen. $200 for a Crucial M4 256 (a more apt comparison since the base rMBP has a 256GB SSD), $100 for Corsair Vengeance 16GB ram. So now you're at $2199. Compare that to a base rMBP with 16GB ($2199 + $180 = $2379).

So basically a difference of $180. That's not very much money for a cutting edge display. Now I understand there are other concerns like third party apps and websites looking like crap for a few months (maybe even years?). It's a tough call, but it's hard for me not to believe another $180 to future-proof my laptop display isn't worth it. It's too bad Apple didn't make the cMBP prices cheaper than they are.

You're conveniently forgetting that many of us MBP 'Classic' users move the 750gb HDD into the optical drive bay. My 2011 MBP 15 has 1TB HDD and a 256gb crucial M4. I need the space as I'm a DSLR D800 RAW shooter. Video will also chew up a 256gb SSD in no time flat. And No, I'm not hauling my 27 iMac to photo shoots.

 

[CUsurfer]

You're conveniently forgetting that many of us MBP 'Classic' users move the 750gb HDD into the optical drive bay. My 2011 MBP 15 has 1TB HDD and a 256gb crucial M4. I need the space as I'm a DSLR D800 RAW shooter. Video will also chew up a 256gb SSD in no time flat. And No, I'm not hauling my 27 iMac to photo shoots.

I wasn't intentionally or "conveniently" forgetting anything. Doesn't it make more sense if you are comparing the two products objectively to factor in component costs so as to ensure you are comparing the computers with near identical specs? I thought it was self-evident that if you already own an SSD or RAM upgrade, then it's a different comparison altogether.

By the way, I also work with large files (massive lossless audio sample sets). I'm not "defending" the rMBP, in fact I actually prefer the cMBP for the same reasons you stated. I'm just trying to demonstrate that objectively, you are getting more for your money with the rMBP than the cMBP when factoring in the costs to ensure they have similar components. If you already have those items and you are upgrading, then were talking about a different scenario.

 

[magbarn]

I wasn't intentionally or "conveniently" forgetting anything. Doesn't it make more sense if you are comparing the two products objectively to factor in component costs so as to ensure you are comparing the computers with near identical specs? I thought it was self-evident that if you already own an SSD or RAM upgrade, then it's a different comparison altogether.

By the way, I also work with large files (massive lossless audio sample sets). I'm not "defending" the rMBP, in fact I actually prefer the cMBP for the same reasons you stated. I'm just trying to demonstrate that objectively, you are getting more for your money with the rMBP than the cMBP when factoring in the costs to ensure they have similar components. If you already have those items and you are upgrading, then were talking about a different scenario.

It's Apples to Oranges lol. What I meant is you can't even get the 1 TB total storage that you can get in your build with the cMBP IF you buy a optibay adapter on ebay for $15. (256gb SSD + 750GB Stock cMBP HDD). To get close to 1 TB total storage on the rMBP, you're going to have to spend an eye-watering $3220+. So the price gap is more like $900 with total internal storage as criteria. You also have the potential for 32gb RAM in the future also. Granted the 768gb of SSD gives you an additional 512gb of SSD space...

What many of us working professionals really would've liked is if the rMBP was relegated to rMBA 15 class and a true workhorse rMBP 15 was released. A rMBP with optical drive removed for additional battery space, 2nd thunderbolt port, 2 more USB 3.0 ports, and a HDD to complement the SSD. Or at least a 'blade slot' for the SSD.

 

[Anician]

And yes like most I'm a digital hoarder and go on cleaning binges about once a year, but I use a 4TB NAS with cloud & TM support.

This guy has his **** figured out.

 

[maratus]

Has anyone noticed that the 2.3"GHZ MBP with Retina Display doesn't offer you an option to upgrade the storage drive at all? Are all users supposed to be stuck with 256GB? My music library alone is 100GB.

Actually, it's called 2.6Ghz version. It's 600$ more expensive, 500$ of which are for 512Gb SSD upgrade alone. Another 100$ gives you a faster CPU, so you're forced to get it.

 

[Rhyalus]

256GB is a huge amount for laptop storage, I really can't see what all the fuss is about? Even with a 100GB iTunes library (why do people insist on carrying every single piece of music and movie they ever downloaded with them?), that leaves you with 140GB+ for other files. Personally I could cope with 128GB quite easily, all files are on my iMac and backed up on an external HDD.

Quoted for simply being wrong.

256 may be huge for you, and it is good for an SSD, but 500 or 1000 is typical of most laptops on the market.

R

 

[Adidas Addict]

Quoted for simply being wrong.

256 may be huge for you, and it is good for an SSD, but 500 or 1000 is typical of most laptops on the market.

R

Quoted for being a bit thick.

You just don't get what I am saying, I can't be arsed repeating it all again for someone too lazy or slow to understand.

 

[cruggles]

Quoted for being a bit thick.

You just don't get what I am saying, I can't be arsed repeating it all again for someone too lazy or slow to understand.

Quoted for assuming everyone uses their machine for the same purpose as you.

I don't have a spare iMac or Mac Mini or even Mac Pro at home. My laptop is my only machine. I need about 100GB for music, about 100GB for photos and about 200GB for videos I am currently working on. I keep the other 4.5TB on my NAS at home. But I need in excess of 512GB on my laptop to carry around the world with me. Each to his own. I'm offended by you putting your own simple needs out there and portraying everyone else as a moron if they need more.

 

[InuNacho]

Do you think its impressive to have massive amounts of crap filling up the biggest HDD's you can afford? It's just modern day hoarding IMO.

Yes, it's quite impressive and cool. I don't think you understand just how nice it is to be a digital hoarder, I can store all the stuff I want on a little drive tucked away somewhere and at anytime access it and do whatever I want with it.

See heres the Finder application from System 6 from my ole' Mac Classic.

 

[JohnDoe98]

Yes, you either have to get the 2799 version or start using an external for your music if want to purchse the base model

Third option is to use iTunes Match.

 

[Rhyalus]

Quoted for being a bit thick.

You just don't get what I am saying, I can't be arsed repeating it all again for someone too lazy or slow to understand.

LOL...this was actually a pretty funny post.

I think I understood what you were saying - and your being incorrect led you to a personal attack which was uncalled for. Who are you to declare what people need to store on their hard drives?

Go away.

R

 

[nnokey]

blah... remember back in the days (only maybe 10 years) 20~40gb was lots of storage... Storage is never enough.

 

[jcpb]

Quoted for being a bit thick.

You just don't get what I am saying, I can't be arsed repeating it all again for someone too lazy or slow to understand.

256GB is a huge amount for laptop storage, I really can't see what all the fuss is about? Even with a 100GB iTunes library (why do people insist on carrying every single piece of music and movie they ever downloaded with them?), that leaves you with 140GB+ for other files. Personally I could cope with 128GB quite easily, all files are on my iMac and backed up on an external HDD.

There is no such thing as too much RAM and too much storage. People who claim otherwise are delusional.

256GB is not "huge amount" of overkill, it's barely adequate.

 

[torana355]

Has anyone noticed that the 2.3"GHZ MBP with Retina Display doesn't offer you an option to upgrade the storage drive at all? Are all users supposed to be stuck with 256GB? My music library alone is 100GB.

You will find they didn't bother with an upgrade option as the price increase for the upgrade would cost more then the 2.6ghz model that already has 500gb anyway. Hell its $700 aus to go from 512gb to 768gb!!!