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[bobdobalina]

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[JTToft]

Sounds to me like you don't really want to keep it. So don't.

 

[T5BRICK]

I think this is a common issue, but is this just a software/firmware issue or should I be concerned about a hardware issue?

If it isn't working correctly, return it or have it repaired. You shouldn't have to reboot to use your USB port.

I have two days left if I want to return this thing, and you can imagine that I'm wrestling with the knowledge that new Macs are just over the horizon.

As for waiting on the new rMBP, does the current rMBP suit your needs? Does it do the things that you require it to do? Do you actually NEED the new rMBP for some feature or function that it will offer that your current rMBP doesn't have?

 

[bobdobalina]

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[T5BRICK]

Technically, it pretty much does suit my needs. For anything more intensive I would need a desktop anyways. As for the new machines, I will benefit from the graphics upgrade, but no, I don't think it will change my life. Honestly, I'd prefer to wait for the first update, maybe next spring.

The current rMBPs are all good computers. The 15" model is a little out of date when it comes to the CPU and GPU, but it has the horsepower to do most tasks.

If you'd rather wait for the next round of updates, you might be better of having your rMBP repaired or exchanged for one that isn't having USB problems.

 

[Bending Pixels]

I had that happen recently on my late 2013 rMBP - turned out to be a defective USB-3 cable.

 

[bobdobalina]

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[Nermal]

Have you had to reboot multiple times or just once? I've had the same problem once or twice on my 2015 (which I've had for a year).

 

[bobdobalina]

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[T5BRICK]

It happened the first time I used that USB port, but has been normal since. I think I'm probably being overly worried. The fact that it was an open box made me a little paranoid. My first thought was: oh, must have been returned because of a bad USB port.

Hopefully it was just a passing abnormality.

It sounds like you're happy with the computer you've got so you don't really have a reason to upgrade.

I would, however, take it in and see if Apple can figure out the USB port issue. That isn't normal.

 

[RoboWarriorSr]

Hmm having this issue with my 3 TB HDD. Under windows 10 boot camp, there appears to be no issues but under OS X after a few days the USB port doesn't seem to work with HDD. Rebooting fixes it. I know it does since plugging in a USB mouse does work.

 

[Schranke]

Take it in to apple and have them look at it, especially because it is so new.
And by having them look at it they will need to make a log, which will prove to be helpful if you have a similar problem later.