2.5GHz vs 2.6GHz 13" rMBP question

[kdoug]

I'm trying to decide between these two. I know there's not much speed difference between them but are the internals the same? The 2012v is $1519 and the 2013v is $1699. To me, the 2012 seems to be the better buy unless I'm missing something. Can anybody chime in on any other differences?

 

[OnlyGerman]

Apple fixed a lot of issues in the 2.5 first model.

 

[SoIsays]

It's insignificant changes so far. Nothing that is wow. I went ahead and got the i5/8/256 from Amazon for $1519.

 

[maxosx]

It's insignificant changes so far. Nothing that is wow. I went ahead and got the i5/8/256 from Amazon for $1519.

Excellent choice. You'll be very happy with it

 

[Applefanboy8153]

Apple fixed a lot of issues in the 2.5 first model.

Actually not, I got a 2013 model and my sister has a 2012 model, and yet my mac has more problems than hers.

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I'm trying to decide between these two. I know there's not much speed difference between them but are the internals the same? The 2012v is $1519 and the 2013v is $1699. To me, the 2012 seems to be the better buy unless I'm missing something. Can anybody chime in on any other differences?

No difference except a 256GB SSD (Better get it) and a 100MHz faster processor (Not worth it)

 

[alphaod]

I'm trying to decide between these two. I know there's not much speed difference between them but are the internals the same? The 2012v is $1519 and the 2013v is $1699. To me, the 2012 seems to be the better buy unless I'm missing something. Can anybody chime in on any other differences?

If you're buying the base model, there isn't really any difference… Might as well save.

If you're buying upgrades, you'll noticed that with the base model (2.5) storage upgrade will make the price of that model the same as the high model (2.6).

Example:
2.5 with 256GB = $1699; 2.6 with 256GB = $1699
2.5 with 512GB = $1999; 2.6 with 512GB = $1999

So if you're getting the base configuration, get the 2.5; if you're thinking you need to more than 128GB of space, get the 2.6GHz model.

 

[OnlyGerman]

I can't stand the creaking I find in MacBooks.

 

[Stetrain]

Apple fixed a lot of issues in the 2.5 first model.

Source? The tech manual that was posted a while ago just showed that the logic board and SSD part numbers were different for the 2013 model as I recall, with the other parts all listed as being the same between 2012 and 2013.

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If you're buying the base model, there isn't really any difference… Might as well save.

If you're buying upgrades, you'll noticed that with the base model (2.5) storage upgrade will make the price of that model the same as the high model (2.6).

Example:
2.5 with 256GB = $1699; 2.6 with 256GB = $1699
2.5 with 512GB = $1999; 2.6 with 512GB = $1999

So if you're getting the base configuration, get the 2.5; if you're thinking you need to more than 128GB of space, get the 2.6GHz model.

I think he's comparing a 2013 model 2.5Ghz with 256gb to a 2013 model 2.6Ghz with 256gb.

If the 2.5Ghz model does have the 256GB SSD for that price then I would probably go with that one if it's new in box.

 

[Sean76]

I went for the 2012 a few weeks ago...the changes just weren't enough to make me spend an extra $300.

Very happy so far