I have been working on my 2011 MBA since I got it on release day. Absolutely love the thing for what I have been doing (basics, word processing, etc.). But now, I am being called to do more heavy duty work (Adobe CS6 stuff mostly). The air works, but the display isn't good and well, it just doesnt have the specs to do most of this stuff any justice.
So. Just like most of you, I've been waiting for a refresh to get the newest/latest/greatest. I know Haswell is the big deal here. But it also seems like the real upgrade there is in battery life. Performancewise, not that different. I hear chatter about Thunderbird 2.0 and whatnot, but I don't even use Thunderbird 1.0, so it may not really impact me. I'll admit. I don't have a clue what discreet graphics vs. integrated graphics means to a user like me. If it really is a big deal, please explain.
I came across this deal: http://www.macmall.com/p/Apple-MacBook-Pro/product~dpno~9530109~pdp.ibeghdh
Fully maxed out current generation. $2599 (no tax too). What is this forum's opinion on whether to wait for the new one vs. being a year late and getting a machine now? More importantly, what are the chances of Apple blowing us all away with some unknown MBPr design or functionality? I mean, I dig the look of the Mac Pro and would love a laptop with that kind of "wow." Could Apple put a 4k display in the refresh? Are prices going to stay level with where we are now?
So please, mock me as a newbie if you must. That's cool. I'd rather you get me up to speed and give me some good advice. Thanks all..........
So. Just like most of you, I've been waiting for a refresh to get the newest/latest/greatest. I know Haswell is the big deal here. But it also seems like the real upgrade there is in battery life. Performancewise, not that different. I hear chatter about Thunderbird 2.0 and whatnot, but I don't even use Thunderbird 1.0, so it may not really impact me. I'll admit. I don't have a clue what discreet graphics vs. integrated graphics means to a user like me. If it really is a big deal, please explain.
I came across this deal: http://www.macmall.com/p/Apple-MacBook-Pro/product~dpno~9530109~pdp.ibeghdh
Fully maxed out current generation. $2599 (no tax too). What is this forum's opinion on whether to wait for the new one vs. being a year late and getting a machine now? More importantly, what are the chances of Apple blowing us all away with some unknown MBPr design or functionality? I mean, I dig the look of the Mac Pro and would love a laptop with that kind of "wow." Could Apple put a 4k display in the refresh? Are prices going to stay level with where we are now?
So please, mock me as a newbie if you must. That's cool. I'd rather you get me up to speed and give me some good advice. Thanks all..........