I plan on purchasing a 13" Haswell rMBP when they are finally released in September / October, but I need something to tie me over until then. I could get by on a current rMBP or MBA and sell it when the Haswell rMBP finally arrives, but I'm not sure which one will hold its value better in the short time I own it. The newer Air or the older, more desirable Retina?
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Better resale value in 3 months: Air or rMPB?
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MBA will have better resale value, since it will still be current gen.
Get the lowest spec model you can get by with.
Get the lowest spec model you can get by with.
One more vote for finding a good deal on a used one. If you get a good quality used cMBP or MBA the new rMBP shouldn't affect the resale much at all.
In general, the closer generation used models are, the better they resale. In this case, as stated, if you buy right now and hope to sell it in a few years, Haswell CPUs will be close to that generation, so go with that (regardless which Mac has it).
Oh, I know no one knows for sure, but most of the recent MacRumors articles have been pointing to a Sept/Oct release.
Cost isn't really the issue, I'm more concerned with getting as much money back as i can when I sell the machine.
Besides, my entire workflow is geared around OS X apps so a Windows PC doesn't make much sense in my situation.
I'll second the recommendation for a used machine especially because you plan on selling it for the new one anyway. You'll lose less value that way.
Definitely the air. As soon as the new rMBPs are announced, the resale value of the older ones will drop. Since the air is freshly updated and wont be updated in the fall, the resale value wont be affected by the rMBP update.
Let me rephrase then...If money is an issue. If you want as much back then either wait and spend nothing or get the cheapest thing available and spend very little. It's ridiculous to buy something expensive to tide you over for a few months when you know you'll replace it and lose some money.
I doubt people buying used Macs are too concerned about CPU generation, as if they did, they surely wouldn't buy used. They are money-strapped people who want a Mac, but can't afford the brand new ones, and are ready to compromise on something to get a lower price tag.
And MacRumors doesn't represent what most Mac buyers are, i.e. people wanting a machine that "simply works". Haswell or not, I doubt there will be a revolution, rather than an evolution running the latest OS X on any recent CPU.
If you're in for a few months only, I'd say buy the cheapest Mac you can get, provided it has a good look as it will count a lot in retaining resale value. Bonus points if it still has warranty (stock or AppleCare).
Or if you really don't mind about resale and comfort, any Windows PC would do the trick.
And MacRumors doesn't represent what most Mac buyers are, i.e. people wanting a machine that "simply works". Haswell or not, I doubt there will be a revolution, rather than an evolution running the latest OS X on any recent CPU.
If you're in for a few months only, I'd say buy the cheapest Mac you can get, provided it has a good look as it will count a lot in retaining resale value. Bonus points if it still has warranty (stock or AppleCare).
Or if you really don't mind about resale and comfort, any Windows PC would do the trick.