2013 Retina MacBook Pro stolen... What year to replace with?

[ilikewhey]

Restrict your search to completed sales. Much higher.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-Macb...211697?hash=item41d8cd5d71:g:b5gAAOSwbWZaXKip

 

[mj_]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-Retina-MacBook-Pro-15-2-2GHz-3-4GHz-16GB-RAM-512GB-SSD-9566-2015/132478022396?_trkparms=aid=555017&algo=PL.CASSINI&ao=2&asc=20150817211623&meid=16c9c3e8cfd242128f7c507a5ee36be6&pid=100505&rk=1&rkt=1&&_trksid=p2045573.c100505.m3226

That is a pretty good price for a 2015 but it still proves my point. This is the iGPU-only model without the AMD R9 GPU and it's nowhere near "1k or so" - it's $1,200

 

[ilikewhey]

its probably out there if you look around enough, i just found it from 2 minutes of searching.

 

[Closingracer]

Hello!

As mentioned in the title, my beloved maxed out 2013 15 inch rMBP was stolen over the summer. Despite locking it, and all sort of security precautions I have never found it.

I have survived on my iPad Pro for basic computing tasks, but I feel as though I need an actual computer as true multitasking, while better with iOS11, is not up to standard for what I’m having to do. Editing and writing a 35 page paper on the iPad Pro was not a pleasant experience especially with a lack of reference software. While the 2017 keyboard is a little better, I can’t stand the 2016 model keyboard and lack of usb 3. My brother has a new 13 inch with the touch bar and is not a fan. While it is anecdotal, he has had to have the display replaced twice, and the logic board replaced in less than a year. The amount of dongles he has to carry around for basic functionality is laughable. Not to mention I don’t have $3k just lying around that I want to spend.

Anyways...

My budget is around $1k up to $1.5k if the value is there. I’m honestly just looking for longevity and durability. I know the discrete graphics cards in these are sub par at best, but it would be fun to be able to casually play some steam games from time to time, nothing major. I am out of the loop with regards to how good the newer Iris graphics are, so please feel free to let me know if I can get by without a discrete card. I am just leaning that way because that is what I had before, and throughouly enjoyed it. 512gb ssd is a minimum for me unless I end up with a desktop.

Currently here is what I see for sale on the used market:

2013 15 inch rMBP 2.3 ghz, 16gb, 1tb ssd, 650m = $1079
2014 15 inch rMBP 2.5 ghz, 16gb, 512 ssd, 750m= $1099
2015 15 inch rMBP 2.5 ghz 16gb, 512 ssd, r9 m370 = $1499
2014 15 inch rMBP 2.2 ghz, 16gb, 1tb ssd, 750m = $1550

My thoughts are leaning towards the 512gb 2014 right because of price. Let me know what you all think, and feel free to provide with any alternatives.

Thanks!

The 2014 and 2015 both ha e Haswell cpus and the only upgrade was the force touch track pad which is well worth it since I think it's the best track pad in the market. Anyways if you don't care for it then just get a 2014 model since it's basically the same Gen hardware. Broadwell only came in the 2015 13 inch Macbook Pro

 

[Closingracer]

I've just paid $1,400 for a used 2015 15-inch mBP 2.5/16/512/R9 with almost a full year of warranty left (Late October 2018). The 2015's GPU is somewhat faster than the 2014's plus they are equipped with the new force-touch trackpad. Otherwise they should be identical. I would suggest a 2015 if you can get your hands on one.

Interesting side note: a brand-new 2016 model can be had for less than a brand-new 2015 model at this point. Says a lot about its reliability, popularity, and acceptance.

Eh it's better but not worth 500 more imho