Get 13" MBP now or wait?

If you need one now, check out the refurbished rMBPs.

 

Do you need it now ? Buy it, you won't regret.
The current 13" rMBP is a great computer.
Next model will be even better, for sure, but we don't even know when it is supposed to be released.

 

i'm in a similar place. am looking to replace my 2011 13" mbp, and no longer want to wait for what's next. i'm going to get the current model (with the i7, and 16GB ram). if something new comes, then...by it's second version, i'll be ready for that. but nothing like making a change in the present...

 

couldn't be happier with my 13 rMBP/2.9/256/16. It will be my main machine for many years to come.

 

I bought a 2014 refurb with the same specs, but a 3.0 i7. It's a superb machine.

 

The only thing which would make the 13" MBP better is a 32gb RAM option.

 

This is a nice thread regarding 8 vs 16 GB
http://forums.macrumors.com/threads/how-much-ram-do-i-need-in-my-macbook.1756865/

 

Just changed my 2011 MBA (4gb,256,i7) for a MBP (8gb,512,2.9).

I didn't know whether to spend some extra cash the SSD (512 vs 256) or boost the ram to 16gb.
I went for the SSD in the end.

Must admit, I was worried about the ram at first, but because of the way the OS handles Ram I'm finding that it's happy running everything, including 3 x VM's at the same time.

I've now stuck 2 x monitors on it and it's brilliant.

 

i don't know how you're get anything done with such a minimalist setup...

 

Started using a MBP 17" that dropped off a tall hospital shelf. Too large, sticking keys, heat, and hard to press pad it is time for something else. From reading your post I think I would use a small 13" for meetings and late evenings in the bed surfing. Use the IPad a lot yet I read your posts and see many using an 13"rMBP. I see most of you are happy with the 13"? Do you use your IPad or rMBP for late evening work or surfing? What is easier for late night in the bed surfing an iPad or small MBP?

Thanks
Michael