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Does anyone regret buying rMBP 15?
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Yes. And don't worry, be happy. It's only $2200-3000, that's not a lot of money comparing how much money you are going to waste in the next decades. Just enjoy it and relax. If you've bought it in the last 30 days, go and purchase Squaretrade insurance on your rMBP, so no matter what, you're covered. It won't be cheap, but if that would rest your mind, enjoy it.
I just grabbed a 15". I had a 13" rMBP and I regretted buying that one because of the cost. I figured I might as well go big or go home. Great computer.
I have a BTO 15" rMBP. It is easily the best computer I have ever used. For someone who spends 8-10 hours on the computer every day, I have 0 regrets!
May as well buy a used rMBP -- they're arguably just as good as the brand new thing.
Fanboy logic at it's finest.
Fanboy logic at it's finest.
Built to order. In other words, He customized it when he was ordering it online.
Depends how you look at it... You actually went big ( price-wise ) with the 13" rMBP too. Just saying...
Ι actually consider the 15 inch retina base model a BARGAIN.
Yep you heard me, I consider it being in a very very good price, always in terms of what tech you get for that money.
I can find no other laptop that has what the retina base model has at that price.
SSD, 8gb ram, quad core i7, gt 650m (overclocked), retina display, etc
No other laptop can offer all that in such a compelling price.
PS: Note that I am talking about the base model.
Yep you heard me, I consider it being in a very very good price, always in terms of what tech you get for that money.
I can find no other laptop that has what the retina base model has at that price.
SSD, 8gb ram, quad core i7, gt 650m (overclocked), retina display, etc
No other laptop can offer all that in such a compelling price.
PS: Note that I am talking about the base model.
At this point I do not regret it. It took 4 tries to get one that was made right, but once that was settled and the updates to the UI graphics performance came out, it's been the best computer I ever owned.
My quibbles:
The battery life is good but not great. I'm pretty much guaranteed 3 hours on battery given my work tasks, which is good considering the machines features, but 6-8 hours would enable me to do a full days work without plugging in.
The keyboard is just a bit on the clunky side. But the action of the keys provide good feedback. It's easy to type on but not comfortable to type on for long periods day in and day out.
The headphone out is disappointing.
My quibbles:
The battery life is good but not great. I'm pretty much guaranteed 3 hours on battery given my work tasks, which is good considering the machines features, but 6-8 hours would enable me to do a full days work without plugging in.
The keyboard is just a bit on the clunky side. But the action of the keys provide good feedback. It's easy to type on but not comfortable to type on for long periods day in and day out.
The headphone out is disappointing.
+1.
In the end it's all about getting a machine which you'll enjoy using. I was due a new laptop for 2 years but the thought of just getting a better spec windows laptop sounded like a waste of money. It wouldn't have any thing majorly different, I'd be thinking "oh yeah, it's faster than the last one" big whoop. Plus the thought of using windows 8 on a non-touchscreen display was giving me nightmares. I needed to get something that would not be just a spec upgrade, something that would return the fun in using a laptop and for me that was the rMBP. It's expensive but with proper budgeting for a several months, I was able to afford it.
I have no regrets. Thankfully, I have no problems with mine, other than the case creaks when you press on the underside in the center. No IR, no lags, no bugs, no scroll lag.
Since I had a 2010 Air, I didn't want another one. I didn't want go halfway and get a non-retina display. 15" is a far better value than the 13" so, really, there was only one computer for me. I do get envious of the size of the 13"..........
Was it expensive? Yes. But I spend hours everyday on it and it is the center of my digital universe, so I deserve it
Since I had a 2010 Air, I didn't want another one. I didn't want go halfway and get a non-retina display. 15" is a far better value than the 13" so, really, there was only one computer for me. I do get envious of the size of the 13"..........
Was it expensive? Yes. But I spend hours everyday on it and it is the center of my digital universe, so I deserve it
rMBP is the 5th Mac Laptop I have owned, and hands down the best. No faults, light, fast and quiet with a beautiful screen.
anyone find that the 15 is too big?
cant make up my mind between a 13 or 15. I love the size of the 13 as i will bring it with me everywhere. Though, the screen does feel crammed at times.
15 might be a little too big to have with me everywhere? (grad school/work/friends/etc)
cant make up my mind between a 13 or 15. I love the size of the 13 as i will bring it with me everywhere. Though, the screen does feel crammed at times.
15 might be a little too big to have with me everywhere? (grad school/work/friends/etc)
Apple has always been known for charging high prices, it's like taking medicine, just pay it & get it over with. LOL
I love mine, bought AppleCare, so no worries for three years then dump it and buy a new one.
You didn't waste money, you got a great computer.
Plus you paid handsomely for that Apple logo, enjoy it
At first yes I did regret it. Once I opened it and started playing around with it, not at all.
I regretted even less once I got best buy to price match a one day amazon sale for the hi end model at 2400.00. I think for what it offers in terms of tech aesthetics and form factor it's a reasonable price.
I regretted even less once I got best buy to price match a one day amazon sale for the hi end model at 2400.00. I think for what it offers in terms of tech aesthetics and form factor it's a reasonable price.
