The new MBA starts at $1199 for the base 13" model... That's a $100 price drop from 2011.
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Apple Updates MacBook Pro and MacBook Air Models With Minor Spec Bumps
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The new MBA starts at $1199 for the base 13" model... That's a $100 price drop from 2011.
None of Apple's current products have Thunderbird ports... I'm happy with the Thunderbolt port and the upgraded USB 3 ports, though! I'll grab one as soon as Apple lets me order with the BTS promotion in place.
Depends how good your eyesight is, and whether your priority is real estate or resolution. I have a 17", and I'm not sure I'd want the quantity of information you can get on that screen scrunched down to 15.4" even if it was super-sharp.
No matter how much the Retina MBP screams cool and buy me I will more than likely still get the regular MBP (refurbished) because of the huge price margin between regular and retina.
I have the same system, and I would say your money is probably better spent getting a new SSD to replace the internal hard drive, maxing out RAM, and an external display. The SSD and the RAM will make the performance differences very minor, and the display is something that will last you for years even after your next upgrade. Save the rest of the money you don't spend for the update that incorporates whatever comes after Ivy Bridge.
Can anyone make a complete list highlighting the differences between the entry level 13" MacBook Pro announced today and the previous version?
I just want to see if it is worth getting the "new" one with the spec bump vs purchasing last year's model for potentially less money.
Sorry if someone has already done this, I did not find it.
I just want to see if it is worth getting the "new" one with the spec bump vs purchasing last year's model for potentially less money.
Sorry if someone has already done this, I did not find it.
Just bought the baseline of the 13" MBP from the online store and I need help finding 16Gb of cheap ram, I have no idea what timing I want
Yeah, the new one comes with 1600Mhz ram rather than 1333Mhz ram. It has the new generation ivy bridge processor, the cheapest version MBP has 2.5Ghz with 3.1Ghz turbo boost and the older version has a 2.4Ghz sandy bridge processor. The new one has integrated intel 4000 graphics instead of 3000. Other than that they are the same.
I have the choice of:
1) 8 month old 13" MacBook Pro (yesterday's version) for $500
2) the "new" 13" MacBook Pro for $1099 + tax
I think it's obvious I should go with the previous version for almost $700 less.. and upgrade in 2-3 years perhaps. Anyone think the tech bump was really worth that much more?
1) 8 month old 13" MacBook Pro (yesterday's version) for $500
2) the "new" 13" MacBook Pro for $1099 + tax
I think it's obvious I should go with the previous version for almost $700 less.. and upgrade in 2-3 years perhaps. Anyone think the tech bump was really worth that much more?
I have a 2008 MBP, been waiting for a redesign all year. I'm underwhelmed. It just looks like the 15" went on a diet, to be honest. I was expecting a lot more. 
Turbo boost?
Excuse my ignorance, but I've searched and I just don't know what turbo boost means.
Some type of overclocking setting? If so, would it be wise to overclock Airs at all, given their heat issues? How can you enable turbo boost/ does anyone actually use it?
Excuse my ignorance, but I've searched and I just don't know what turbo boost means.
Some type of overclocking setting? If so, would it be wise to overclock Airs at all, given their heat issues? How can you enable turbo boost/ does anyone actually use it?
@Belgrano
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us...ology/turbo-boost/turbo-boost-technology.html
Intel Turbo Boost is a sort of automated "on-demand" overclock fully supported by the chipset and CPU. As the OS requests more juice various factors are evaluated (heat, power etc.) and the chipset may decide it can step up the CPU speed to accomodate the request.
That's my understanding anyway - all perfectly supported/non-warranty breaking.
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us...ology/turbo-boost/turbo-boost-technology.html
Intel Turbo Boost is a sort of automated "on-demand" overclock fully supported by the chipset and CPU. As the OS requests more juice various factors are evaluated (heat, power etc.) and the chipset may decide it can step up the CPU speed to accomodate the request.
That's my understanding anyway - all perfectly supported/non-warranty breaking.
It's not that bad as an entry level. I had the previous generation in 64gb. Worked great for my need. Could even play Portal 2 on it.
Not everyone needs all those gee bees.
That said. If I get one of these new MBAs I'm getting the base 13 inch. Great deal at 1199!