Still waiting for matte retina...
(only one matte model left now, when it will be gone?...)
Yup, the 13" rMBP is a bit of a conundrum. It doesn't have a real video card that pros need and isn't feather light like the MBA which is what consumers want. Pro end up with the 15" rMBP and consumers with the 13" MBA.
If nothing more, this should dispel the notions that Macs hold their value and that it makes sense to "max out" RAM and SSD options. The refurb price sets the ceiling for resale value, and that's a 25% drop in 4 months for the base, and a 33% drop for the 256GB version. The higher SSD capacity versions have lost even more.
We are in 2013, but apple insist on staying in 2012 (or even 2011).
8GB is the MINIMUM today, 16GB is just normal configuration and should have the option to upgrade to 32GB (Yes, I know it's laptop).
Regarding the QuadCore this is a joke!
+1 I would buy a rmbp in a heartbeat if it came with a non-glossy option.
When you're reselling your device, additional options don't necessarily drive a higher sales price. When you're initially buying your device, the value of the additional options seems greater despite the higher price.
I always buy low end iPhone and iPad with cellular models that I resell within 1 year (before new models are announced). I try to always buy the highest config Mac models I can afford because I don't replace them annually; I replace my Macs every 4-5 years.
We are in 2013, but apple insist on staying in 2012 (or even 2011).
8GB is the MINIMUM today, 16GB is just normal configuration and should have the option to upgrade to 32GB
So every college student on campus has the retina 13? You must have them confused with the regular 13. Two different devices. I think I'm the only one on campus that has a 15 retina.
I've always felt the 13" retina was a stop-gap machine until the technology caught up and allowed for retina display Airs. When that day happens, I'm guessing they'll either kill off the 13" rMBP and rebrand the entire line as "MacBook" (or if we're lucky, PowerBook), or give the 13" a discrete GPU.
I know very little about Geekbench but I ran that on my MacbookPro Retina 10,2 2.6GHz I bought yesterday. It is the standard $1699 version with 256GB storage. I ran the test in 32bit mode since the unlicensed version will only let you run that. My scores was 6985 if that helps anyone who was asking about the geekbench marks
Ok. Then show me my options (weblinks please). I'm looking for a small light laptop in the vein of rMBP 13" with more then just Intel HD 4000.
Minimum requirements:
2.6GHz dual-core (or better) Ivy Bridge Core i7
2560x1600 IPS LED-backlit display
8 gig ram (or more)
256 gig SSD (or larger)
USB 3
Bluetooth 4.0 + 802.11n
(prefer Win7, but i'll take Win8 and just reformat / install)
I'm assuming 25x16 13" displays are uncommon, therefore i'd look at 19x12, but nothing lower. Graphics wise, Nvidia / ATI doesn't matter, but at least 1gig VRAM.
I do find value in Mac OS X so i'm willing to pay around $300 premium over the bare parts alone (is that still the retail cost of Win7 / Win8, or has MS dropped that?).
No love for 15 rMBP?
Is it worth waiting for Haswell for the 15-inch rMBP, or is the benefit more on the 13-inch for its weaker gfx and smaller battery?
my 2008 core 2 duo macbook is just dying for an upgrade..
+1 I would buy a rmbp in a heartbeat if it came with a non-glossy option.
Hmm. That's almost as low as my 2010 iMac (Score: 6826).
I realise there's supposed to be a performance difference between MBPs and iMacs...but ~3 years worth?
I'm in a rather unique situation....
To make the long story short, I am now typing on a 15" rMBP bought (from an Apple authorised dealer) on 7th Feb 13 in Malaysia, paid by my bro-in-law, receipt made to my name. I unboxed and registered it on the 9th.
The reason I bought mine in Malaysia: My 5 year old BlackBook died just before I left UK, and I wanted a rMBP with US keyboard, with UK plug, and it was available off the shelf in Malaysia.
I am leaving for London, UK (where I live) on Sunday 17th and will be arriving just before midnight. I can go to the Apple Store in Kingston (where I teach) on 18th Feb (11 days after date of purchase).
Will Apple UK exchange my existing with a new one? I can't seem to find an appropriate email address to write to Apple, just want to have something in writing...
Thanks in advance for any input.
Sure, but which match or are close to the rMBP specs? It's one thing to state that Windows laptops exist with 19x12, 25x16, or 28x18 displays. It's another to also include equivalent processor, memory, and SSD in final price of said laptops. Otherwise it's apples to oranges.This is the part of your post that I replied to:
Do you want to save money and use a 1366x768 Windows laptop with their crappy 3rd party system utilities and drivers? Be my guest.
There are many Windows based laptops with resolution better than that.
Which is why i'm asking if such a Windows based laptop exists and what it's price would be -- that is personally what I am looking for. You seem to be mentioning that Mac customers seem to be unaware. A dedicated graphics card in a 13" laptop similar to the rMBP doesn't seem like an egregious request.Now you have a list of requirements, one of which the 13" rMBP doesn't even meet.
So every college student on campus has the retina 13? You must have them confused with the regular 13. Two different devices. I think I'm the only one on campus that has a 15 retina.
If nothing more, this should dispel the notions that Macs hold their value and that it makes sense to "max out" RAM and SSD options. The refurb price sets the ceiling for resale value, and that's a 25% drop in 4 months for the base, and a 33% drop for the 256GB version. The higher SSD capacity versions have lost even more.
Good move.
Would like to see similar (price) adjustments to the iPad line.
Sure, but which match or are close to the rMBP specs? It's one thing to state that Windows laptops exist with 19x12, 25x16, or 28x18 displays. It's another to also include equivalent processor, memory, and SSD in final price of said laptops. Otherwise it's apples to oranges.
As I said, i'm willing to pay $300, possibly more, because I want OS X over Windows and no Windows laptop can install OS X. Additionally, few Windows laptops offer an attractive looking aluminum exterior, a light weight, high battery life, and thunderbolt.
Unless, all you were saying was that simply Windows laptops exist with displays above 13x7. In that case, it's a pretty dumb thing to say.
Which is why i'm asking if such a Windows based laptop exists and what it's price would be -- that is personally what I am looking for. You seem to be mentioning that Mac customers seem to be unaware. A dedicated graphics card in a 13" laptop similar to the rMBP doesn't seem like an egregious request.