Yes. Any Macbook bought today and after today will be eligible for a free Mountain Lion upgrade. I'm surprised they're going down to 19.99 though for those who want to purchase it.
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2012 Macbook Pro Redesign
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Yes. Any Macbook bought today and after today will be eligible for a free Mountain Lion upgrade. I'm surprised they're going down to 19.99 though for those who want to purchase it.
This might be a dumb question but assuming the flash drive is not soldered on and is user upgradable, from what I read the past 2 pages flash drive is not the same as a ssd?
So for example, I can't buy a 512ssd to replace the flash drive which essentially makes this non-upgradeable?
So for example, I can't buy a 512ssd to replace the flash drive which essentially makes this non-upgradeable?
This might be a dumb question but assuming the flash drive is not soldered on and is user upgradable, from what I read the past 2 pages flash drive is not the same as a ssd?
So for example, I can't buy a 512ssd to replace the flash drive which essentially makes this non-upgradeable?
I've been following this thread for a long time and both seem to be rumored at the same time here. Some people said it IS SSD, some people say no. Some people say it IS soldered on, some people say no. I keep getting myself all worried, but really I guess we won't know for sure until they ship or show up in stores (?)
No offense to anyone, because clearly I don't know either!
It is not soldered on, like the MBA storage. What will have to happen is someone will get a hold of the MBP Flash Storage and replicate it so you can upgrade it.
Most SSD is flash-based. What will make it non-upgradable is if Apple changes the mSATA PIN connection, solders it on, etc.This might be a dumb question but assuming the flash drive is not soldered on and is user upgradable, from what I read the past 2 pages flash drive is not the same as a ssd?
So for example, I can't buy a 512ssd to replace the flash drive which essentially makes this non-upgradeable?
I holding out until this is answered.
No, but they say that the screen is 75% less reflective. Are you thinking about selling yours and getting the new one now? lolYou can't get anti-glare on the retina macbook pro can you?
You can't get anti-glare on the retina macbook pro can you?
No, but they eliminated the need for the glass protector by incorporating all layers in the screen so they claimed that the screen is less prone to glare.
This might be a dumb question but assuming the flash drive is not soldered on and is user upgradable, from what I read the past 2 pages flash drive is not the same as a ssd?
So for example, I can't buy a 512ssd to replace the flash drive which essentially makes this non-upgradeable?
SSD and Flash Drive are the same thing. The retina MBP uses a solid state drive in a semi-proprietary format. This is very similar to the SSD in the Macbook Air.
You can't replace it with a standard 2.5" SSD from Samsung for example. There isn't physical room for it in the case and the connector is different.
You can buy replacement SSDs from the Air from OWC:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/SSD/OWC/Aura_Pro_Express
I would guess that they will have a version that works with the Retina Macbook Pro in the near future.
I really hope that is the case - or even better that they go with a standard mSATA connector (more likely to use the same connector that the Air uses though).
I think they will use comparable SSD to the Airs but I'm a bit nervous about this and will wait for confirmation.
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My own "Retina" MBP Internals Critique
The only thing I failed to mention here was about the holes cut for most of the IO ports. It is a potential weak spot along the side edge of the aluminum casing. Just like the Ethenet port is on the previous models. Easily bent / warped. Better watch out for that one.
The only thing I failed to mention here was about the holes cut for most of the IO ports. It is a potential weak spot along the side edge of the aluminum casing. Just like the Ethenet port is on the previous models. Easily bent / warped. Better watch out for that one.
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I have never had to upgrade an Apple's OS before, so I was wondering what's involved with buying today, and upgrading to Mountain Lion when it becomes available?
Thanks for any help.
Ok, I'm gonna let people more fortunate than me enjoy their retina display. Now, if I may, quick advise seeking: for editing family videos coming form old firewire camcorder, what's better, new Macbook pro 13" or older 15".
I'm about to pull the trigger. Thanks in advance.
I'm about to pull the trigger. Thanks in advance.
I both love and am a little disappointed at the same time.
1. No user upgradeable storage
2. Ditto with RAM. This hurts man.
3. small thing but ONLY ONE HEADPHONE INPUT. what happened to the headphone + microphone jacks like on the last one?!! This small thing is EXTREMELY important to me.
4. only two usb ports? WTF
5. Also, only 720p camera? Come on this 2012. they probably will update to 1080p in the spec bump next year.
6. $2800 for the high end 15 inch?!!? WTF. I thought the predictions of $3000 were laughable but I guess not.
7. Still only Stereo speakers. No subwoofer on the retina model either!
At last someone who values the separate headphone and microphone jacks! I thought it was only me who was bothered about that, the 720p webcam should have been upgraded to 1080p too! I noticed the lack of a subwoofer on the retina 15" Macbook too, must be to save space.
I was in the same situation when I bought a 2011 MBP and Lion was about to be released.
Basically what happened was my MBP shipped with Snow Leopard, 2 months later Lion came out. Apple supplied a dedicated page for the whole process. All you I had to do, from what I remember, is enter the date of purchase, where it was purchased, and some other information to verify (I can't recall what else). Then they sent me a code through e-mail which I used in the Mac App Store to download the OS (at no charge).
The MBP 13" is rumored to be getting a redesign in August so not the best way to go unless you need the ODD and ethernet without an adapter. Refurb or wait is my recommendation.
I agree that they are speakers. They also appear to be part of the cooling ducts.
Thanks to both of you for taking the time to reply.
My question was more about the process involved in actually updating the Macbook Pro from Lion to Mountain Lion. Is it easy to do, or can you screw it up if you make a mistake?
Thanks
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Weird Al sums it up:
@alyankovic: Just one more thing every new MacBook Pro will come with a FREE grilled panini sandwich! Yum! #WWDC
Instead of designing new hardware, next year Apples entire R&D budget will be used to figure out why nobodys using Ping! #WWDC