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At what point is the Macbook 1.3 Ghz configuration worth it?
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Still would like to see more benchmarks since we really only have one reliable one. If the current readings hold up, I think it is worth it. I would like to see some comparative heat readings 1.1 vs 1.3
Im happy with base model. I suppose for people with the money and that need extra performance it could be "worth" it. I hardly push this one though so for someone like me no need. Great device, one really can't go wrong with either option.
I am very perplexed now. Many people are saying different things. How do the geekbench benchmarks translate to real word results, in terms of how much can be running, real word speed, etc... And again, back to the original question, is the 1.3 ghz configuration really worth it?
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Extremely subjective based on intended use, and there is no in-depth "real life" usage reviews, just preliminary information and tests that are available in the 1.3 benchmark thread
How much of a noticible difference does an increase of geekbench scores of 450 for single core and 1100 for multi core make?
It depends on what your going but you'd probably have to measure it to know the difference.
You're probably right. In my case, I work in the electronics industry and for many years I knew I was buying Windows based computers and such at ridiculously low margins because of competition etc. Apple was a company I would not waste my time or money on. I think OSX TO ME is a confusing mess and I've been trying to acclimate to it for several years. It was the form factor and (by 2011) acceptable performance of the MBA that brought me to Apple. When I dump my VM and other software on the 1.3 I expect it to choke in a few scenarios. However, given that this little squirt is cool looking and will fit in the ever shrinking space I get on an airplane, if it can mostly handle what I do day to day, I will sell my 1 month old 2015 13" rMBP - keep the MaciPad and get a desktop for work. You read me right my 13" does not fit in a Delta Airlines 2015 economy seatback tray table. (Neither do my knees) A 1.3 may offer a little more headroom for my tasks. I expect no miracles. I will tell you in advance that low travel keyboard seems made for my crappy typing skills as well. If any fanatical fanboys read this, I'm sure to get ripped with how much better OSX is than Windows etc. Frankly, I think Microsoft may have a hit on its hands with Windows 10 from what I've heard.
I agree. OSX is a confused mess. It's neither logical or convenient.
It does handle devices very well.
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Save your money for version 2. Your v1 will not hold its value.
What do you do in the virtual machine? Would I see a lot of lag running a virtual machine exclusively for Excel/Word?
Not $250 worth difference. The multi score of the 1.3 is about the same as the base model 2015 MBA 13. I notice zero difference in speed from the 2015 MBA I had to my 1.1 MacBook.
Not to you. There is some headroom there. I look at it this way, we get the fastest possible squirt of a computer for travel and in my case, I didn't drop $1,000 on an SS Dick Tracy watch so I am saving $750! Apple logic!
You're probably right. In my case, I work in the electronics industry and for many years I knew I was buying Windows based computers and such at ridiculously low margins because of competition etc. Apple was a company I would not waste my time or money on. I think OSX TO ME is a confusing mess and I've been trying to acclimate to it for several years. It was the form factor and (by 2011) acceptable performance of the MBA that brought me to Apple. When I dump my VM and other software on the 1.3 I expect it to choke in a few scenarios. However, given that this little squirt is cool looking and will fit in the ever shrinking space I get on an airplane, if it can mostly handle what I do day to day, I will sell my 1 month old 2015 13" rMBP - keep the MaciPad and get a desktop for work. You read me right my 13" does not fit in a Delta Airlines 2015 economy seatback tray table. (Neither do my knees) A 1.3 may offer a little more headroom for my tasks. I expect no miracles. I will tell you in advance that low travel keyboard seems made for my crappy typing skills as well. If any fanatical fanboys read this, I'm sure to get ripped with how much better OSX is than Windows etc. Frankly, I think Microsoft may have a hit on its hands with Windows 10 from what I've heard.
OS X is better than Windows in a way that it handles the hardware better, it's still less bugged and the UX is still better. So for standard use the rMB will shine.
OS X is worse than Windows when it comes to business integration and functionality. OS X seems ideal for school kids, freelancers and very small businesses. Any step beyond that and it seems to fail miserably. Do something beyond the very base functionality of pages and numbers and you're screwed.
They try to cover that with their iOS + IBM project, but that's just peanuts for now.
This is 100% not true: 'it's still less bugged and the UX is still better".
OSX is ideal for those that need very little from the OS.
These are both very narrow opinions. Whilst OS X is by no means perfect, in my opinion it offers a better computing experience for non-technical users. I have spent *a lot* of time helping friends and family with Windows OS issues - sure, nothing that a technically minded person couldn't figure out for themselves with a bit of Googling, but it shouldn't be like this. I am an IT professional and use Windows, Mac OS and various flavours of Unix and Linux in my job, and they all have some good features, and some frustrations as well.
I think OS X can play in the consumer, development, scientific and enterprise spaces quite well - it's my preferred platform, but not suitable for everything. I can't easily create hardware clusters with it, and it doesn't run every piece of software I use, but as a desktop operating system, I think it's the best of the bunch.
Windows 7 & 8.1 are OK, and Windows 10 may be an improvement. I wouldn't choose Windows as a server OS given the choice. Nor would I choose Mac OS. I would go with some form of Linux or maybe Solaris.
This is not a black and white argument - it really depends on your usage. I generally recommend Macs and OS X to friends and family, because I know I am going to spend less time helping them with their IT problems. Not zero time, but less time, and almost certainly less time than if they had Windows. This matters to me!
At what point is the Macbook 1.3 Ghz configuration worth it?
He is trying to spend more time with them, and less time with their computers
Is there something about your friends that you want to spend less time wit them?
He is trying to spend more time with them, and less time with their computers
seems like you'd be better off waiting for next gen if you're in the market for 1.3 AND really price sensitive. even if you enjoy the gains, you're not gonna see the return on that when you resell if you do.
undoubtedly next year's silicone base will be better than top end broadwell core m.
but to be a bit of a useless neckbearder, a fair price is the price you're willing to pay in exchange for what you want.
loving my base, I just do light photoshop work though and casual tasks otherwise. And came from 2011 air which I still found zippy enough in real world use. It appears to be the perfect upgrade path for my uses.
undoubtedly next year's silicone base will be better than top end broadwell core m.
but to be a bit of a useless neckbearder, a fair price is the price you're willing to pay in exchange for what you want.
loving my base, I just do light photoshop work though and casual tasks otherwise. And came from 2011 air which I still found zippy enough in real world use. It appears to be the perfect upgrade path for my uses.
I decided it was worth it when I realised I was wasting my precious time trying to decide between a 1.2 and 1.3 (having ruled out 1.1 due to being only 256gb) for the sake of £103 difference (difference between the 1.2 and 1.3 with educational discount) :
I doubt I'll regret ordering the 1.3 but I might have regretted not ordering it.
I doubt I'll regret ordering the 1.3 but I might have regretted not ordering it.
Be glad you skipped the Apple Watch. I bought one off Craigslist Friday, wore it all day yesterday and re-sold it today, its useless. So yea, that $250 for the 1.3 is a better deal.
I decided it was worth it when I realised I was wasting my precious time trying to decide between a 1.2 and 1.3 (having ruled out 1.1 due to being only 256gb) for the sake of £103 difference (difference between the 1.2 and 1.3 with educational discount) :
I doubt I'll regret ordering the 1.3 but I might have regretted not ordering it.
That is my feeling. my issue now is will I keep the 1.3 my new 2015 rMBP and how do I unload a maxed out 2015 rMBP! i7/16/500
I am addicted to light and compact for my business travel. I think that new keyboard suite my semi hint peck typing.
Aside from being slightly faster in years 1-3, these bumps to the original specs tend to be important for getting you through years 4-6 when the base models are really struggling to keep up with new software. Not having a user-replaceable battery is kind of a painful expense at that point, though.