Best used 15” Retina MBP to target

[honeycombz]

Hey, I have a mid-2012 13” MBP 2.9ghz 16gb ram and love it. Got it because it was the last user MBP with user replaceable memory, ssd, and optical, etc. (even though i know you can upgrade the SSD chips or whatever in newer MBPs). Anyhow, it’s been great and I am keeping it but need a second laptop one with a 15” Retina display. Not looking to spend over 850 probably would prefer to spend under 700. Do I target a 2013-2015? I cold just go after a 15” 2012 Retina seems you can find them for under $500 but they getting kinda old. Thoughts?

 

[jerryk]

The 2015 was the best version. Get one of those if you can.

 

[puggles]

2015 with dedicated graphics

 

[Fishrrman]

One more vote for the 2015.
Don't buy ANY 15" MBP 2016 or later -- keyboard issues.

 

[TechRunner]

Another vote for the 2015. My daughter and son-in-law have one, and it's been bulletproof, unlike their 2017, which has had the screen and logic board replaced.

 

[honeycombz]

Awesome. Thanks guys!

 

[mrwizardno2]

I have a 2015 I could sell you if you're interested!

 

[robvas]

2012's are bricks!
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I have a 2015 I could sell you if you're interested!

Post it. I might be interested as well

 

[lostinforums]

is there anything wrong with a 2018 or 2019 mbp 15"?

 

[honeycombz]

My 2012 has been great. Maybe runs a bit hot but nothing a new fan and mac fan control didn’t fix. Regardless, I got it years ago and need Retina now and larger screen.