Ok so I'm going to start college near the end of August and I need to get a computer. I have decided on the 13" rMBP. I'm an engineering student so I will be running windows 7 too. From what I have seen, Apple isn't likely to update before then so do I give in and buy now? Or is there something I'm missing? Thanks!
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CristobalHuet
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If you can wait it out, I would wait until September. Do you have another laptop you can use in the meantime?
No unfortunately I don't. It might be possible to use one of my parent's old laptops but I'm not sure if that's a good idea because I will probably need lots of additional software..
If you really can't wait a few months, then go but an rMBP. It's an excellent machine and you won't regret it. It will be usable for years.
However, if you can afford to wait a few months, Haswell rMBPs are expected to bring nominal performance gains and big changes to battery life.
Apple Mac Daz
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If you want to go ahead and buy now, be sure to try to find a good deal.
Apple sometimes has them in their Apple Certified Refurbished store:
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/macbook_pro/13
MacMall can also have good deals:
http://www.macmall.com/n/Macbook-Pro-Retina-Display/macNavLinks-753
If you save a few hundred bucks it won't sting so badly when they do get updated 🙂
Apple sometimes has them in their Apple Certified Refurbished store:
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/macbook_pro/13
MacMall can also have good deals:
http://www.macmall.com/n/Macbook-Pro-Retina-Display/macNavLinks-753
If you save a few hundred bucks it won't sting so badly when they do get updated 🙂
Well, just give it a try first and see if you do indeed need the additional software.
If you're going for the 13", I'd recommend waiting as the current one is quite behind in terms of GPU performance. Hell, it runs the same graphics processor as my 11" MBA. And I'm not running anything near a retina-type display. The next-gen will definitely be a noticeable step-up in terms of graphics performance, something that will be at least more "futureproof".
Personally, I couldn't wait as I need the power before September -- I couldn't be happier with my refurb rMBP 13. 😀
Oh yes, go ahead buy it now and miss that HD5100 which is a huge jump from HD4000, in...let's say 2 months maximumly.
SevenFourSeven
macrumors newbie
If they don't announce anything new by the beginning of August, I would say to go ahead and buy a current model rMBP.
I'm in the same situation as you, and that's what I'm doing.
I'm in the same situation as you, and that's what I'm doing.
Why Win 7? If you really need to run serious Windows software, get a new Windows machine. Pass on the Mac.
If you want one now you can get a refurb, or if you want one new check out this
http://appleinsider.com/mac_price_guide/
http://appleinsider.com/mac_price_guide/
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lagisibuk
macrumors 6502
huaahaha, yeahhh. agree with this one.
I think, today is worth for today dan tommorow will be worth for tommorow.
take it now and enjoy, your enjoy time will be same worth for the waiting time 🙂
I wanna ask u something about ur air
Do u missing it now , even a little bit ?
Was ur air 2GB , of yes then how was it holding up with latest os and other apps ?
I'm not missing the Air at all but if I ever do its not far away sense I gave it to my wife and it is a 4 gb version.
The screen was the determining factor on changing to RMBP.
The screen was the determining factor on changing to RMBP.
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
OP, there's no guarantee that we'll see new MBPs in September. I think everyone would love to see them then (or sooner) and the hope is September but its not written in stone.
If you have a hard date of August for a computer you have two choices. Buy now or borrow another computer and wait through the fall, which may include September, and October.
If you have a hard date of August for a computer you have two choices. Buy now or borrow another computer and wait through the fall, which may include September, and October.
ugahairydawgs
macrumors 68040
For the 13" I would wait until about a week before it is time to start school. I think the upgrades on the 13" will be worth it, but if you get to the end of the August and things still haven't been refreshed then you have to get something.
But waiting until then costs you nothing really....so I'd do that. If you do happen to end up buying the current gen model...I would highly recommend getting one from Apple's refurb store.
But waiting until then costs you nothing really....so I'd do that. If you do happen to end up buying the current gen model...I would highly recommend getting one from Apple's refurb store.
Actually costs me! I'm loosing weight jumping nervously around and waiting for the Haswell retina release! 😀
