Did I get a good deal

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  1. Angel102110, Dec 21, 2013

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    MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)

    Apple® - Open Box - MacBook Pro® with Retina Display - 13.3" Display - 8GB Memory - 128GB Flash Storage

    Retina display with 2560-by-1600 resolution
    Advanced all-flash architecture
    Third-generation dual-core Intel Core i5 processor
    Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Two Thunderbolt ports for connecting high-performance devices and transferring data at lightning speed
    Two USB 3 ports (compatible with USB 2 devices) and HDMI
    FaceTime HD camera
    Multi-Touch trackpad
    OS X
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    Was debating this vs a new retina laptop 100 more for same ram but 4gen i5 is it worth it?

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    1165 vs 1290
     
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  2. JeffiJers, Dec 21, 2013

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    I would own any OTHER apple computer over the 2012 13R.

    2013 is night an day.
     
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  3. Angel102110, Dec 21, 2013

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    Why is that
     
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  4. jkcerda, Dec 21, 2013

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    +2, I would like to know.
     
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  5. Buck987, Dec 21, 2013

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    It's not. We have both in our house...2013 is slightly better but not leaps and bounds better.
     
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  6. JeffiJers, Dec 21, 2013

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    simple answer - intel hd4000 vs iris
     
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  7. jz-, Dec 22, 2013

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    Does battery life matter to you?
     
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  8. maflynn, Dec 22, 2013

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  9. Buck987, Dec 22, 2013

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  10. maflynn, Dec 22, 2013

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    It impacts people playing games, running some apps like Photoshop. Also consider the overhead needed to drives retina display, the faster GPU will be a better choice imo
     
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  11. Buck987, Dec 22, 2013

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    Agrees..better is always better...but it's not like the 4000 is useless...And for many users who can find one at a discount it's a good choice
     
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  12. maflynn, Dec 22, 2013

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    No the 2012 Rambo is a nice computer :). And I wasn't trying to be Debbie downer on the OP but the newer rmbp has better features
     
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  13. Badrottie, Dec 22, 2013

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    if you are a hardcore gamer, hardcore artist, hardcore video editor, and not an average user then dGPU like nVidia 650m is the best than iGPU like Intel Iris. :apple:
     
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  14. Angel102110, Dec 22, 2013

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    Battery life is very important
     
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  15. 53kyle, Dec 22, 2013

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    Definitely get the 4th gen i5 one, that one has at least an hour more battery life :)
     
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