Considering rMBP - Some questions

[Robster3]

I saw that the latest seed of 10.8.4 addresses 'graphics drivers' (information available on Google), and I can be 95% certain that will address Retina issues. The 650M should be more than enough to power the display.

Anyway, I went ahead and ordered 2.4 GHz, 16GB RAM, 256 GB SSD rMBP last night. I spoke to a friend who has the 2.7 GHz model (paid the extra $120) who also owned the 2.3 GHz 2012 model. He said he did not notice a difference at all (he does exactly the same things for work as I do).

I suspect the only time you're really going to notice that much of a bump on processors like these is when you're doing a lengthy operation such as compiling video. Even on my current 13" MBP, compiling a large Xcode project takes less than 10 seconds. I decided, in the end, I could probably put the $120 to better use on some accessories for the MacBook, such as Magsafe 2 converter and a new case.

Thanks for all the help everyone.

I scored a new 2.4 8GB 256Gb 15" over easter for 10% off and 18 months interest free. Great machine you will love it. Glad i got the 15" and not the 13" . I don't even want to look at my 09 27" iMac.

 

[jNSK]

I scored a new 2.4 8GB 256Gb 15" over easter for 10% off and 18 months interest free. Great machine you will love it. Glad i got the 15" and not the 13" . I don't even want to look at my 09 27" iMac.

Oh yeah, I bet! I am really looking forward to the new screen. I am hanging for them to ship my Mac out to me now - I hate playing the waiting game!

I would have gone in to JB and picked up the same one as you, however I will use the extra RAM so I had to get it built by Apple...I really wish JB would stock more of the non-standard models!