Hey guys, so I currently have a 13" late 2011 mbp base model. My dad said he wanted the laptop, so he said he would get me either the high end 13" or low end 15". I like both, but I want the one that is faster and can still run simple games like minecraft and such. Also, is the hi-res screen option worth it on the 15"?
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High end 13" vs low end 15"
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get the low end 15 inch above if you add an ssd on your own.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148449 use this code
CRUSSD54 the ssd is 220 the refurb is 1529 total of 1749 less then the new one.
the refurb has a 1 year warranty just like the new one.
And will the refurb be clean? I mean like as fast as a new one, no defects externally and internally.
And they come just the same as a regular, so basically there is NO difference except price right?
Unless you feel like waiting a few weeks for a refresh. Getting a deal on a refurbished model might make waiting not so tempting though.
Only difference is that it comes in a plain white box instead of the usual retail packaging that you get with a new model.
Apple refurbs have brand new external parts (everything you can see/touch) and brand new battery. The only parts that are "used" are the internals, like the CPU, RAM, mobo, etc. But those things outlast the rest of your laptop by a huge margin, so there is nothing to lose by getting a refurb, except to save money.
It's anecdotal, but I think I read more problem complaints with new ones than refurbs. Many of them seem to simply be returns that were reinspected and packaged more conservatively.
15-inch + High res screen = awesome 
I'd suggest you wait for a month or 2, the new model is coming out very soon
I'd suggest you wait for a month or 2, the new model is coming out very soon
don't wait
get 15 MBP
Waiting is stupid with unknown release dates. If you need it get it now.
You could be productive during that potential "waiting" period. That is what you are potentially paying for.
Enjoy, 15 MBP is one of the best laptops that you can get with money.
(HIGH RES AR is extremely recommended, you will regret)
get 15 MBP
Waiting is stupid with unknown release dates. If you need it get it now.
You could be productive during that potential "waiting" period. That is what you are potentially paying for.
Enjoy, 15 MBP is one of the best laptops that you can get with money.
(HIGH RES AR is extremely recommended, you will regret)
Seriously? So every unit gets "gutted" and those parts get put into brand new unibodies?
I didn't know that.
Yeah, definitely the 15" and do check into a refurb. I've had refurb iMacs and my current MBP is also a refurb. Never had any major problems with any of them. Personally I think the high-res anti-glare screen is totally worth it. My previous (2008) MBP had the glossy screen and while the colors popped, I prefer the anti-glare. The high-res gives you more screen real estate, and for me that comes in very handy.
I find 13" too small to do any work on. Also the bigger Macbook has better speakers, just so you know.
I am in no rush, and I think I will get the high resolution screen, since you all say it is worth it. But I prefer glossy, It makes the computer sleeker to me. Also, When do you think the new mbp are gonna come out, and will the price be the same? Again, I am not in a rush, and I want to use this computer for the next 7 years through HS and college, and on.
For 7 years?
Obviously, wait then till new comes out now and buy 15".
What I don't like about 13" MBP... That I haven't bought MBA instead. But yes, for multitasking such as Word / Internet Browser / movie at once on one screen is too small of course. If you do like word processing in two different windows or you do just one thing on the screen then 13" is really enough.