How long do you intend on keeping your rMB 1st gen?

Expected length of ownership?

  • 1 year

    Votes: 35 31.0%

  • 2 years

    Votes: 24 21.2%

  • 3 years

    Votes: 18 15.9%

  • till the wheels knock off (4+ years)

    Votes: 17 15.0%

  • no idea dude

    Votes: 19 16.8%
  • Total voters
    113
thadoggfather

thadoggfather

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just curious :D

I guess for the purposes of this poll, ownership-- so passing it down to another family member counts as being done with "keeping it." in other words, your length of use with it.

feel free to comment on if you are passing it down though cause even so thats pretty cool
 
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I don't actually have one yet, but I'm going to sell it if the next version is a 'significant' upgrade. If not then I will upgrade in two years.
 
Since it is considered a 5-year tax property by the IRS, I'll keep it for less than 5 years. It also means Apple will still support it.

But no rush to dump it in a year. Heck, this machine replaces (and easily outpaces) my 2009 MacBook Pro.:D
 
If version 2 is substantially better, sure I'll upgrade. Actually I'll probably upgrade with the Skylake processors regardless.
 
Probably 2/3 years but I will see what v.2 is like. If I want to upgrade next year I'll just pass the rMB on to someone else, I never tend to sell my stuff.
 
I have the 1.1 version - will probably keep it until the next update and then get one that will last a at least 2-3 years.
 
I put two years, but really it could be longer. As long as the machine is still just as capable as it is today, I am content. I do not need better battery since I dock most of the time, and I do not need any more power/storage. I initially thought I would definitely upgrade next year, but that desire is fading.
 
Normally keep my older macs even when I get a new one. Just don't like giving them away or selling them.
 
I said no idea as I've ordered expecting it to last me around 5 years like my current MB which is probably still fine for my needs in all honesty......though now weighs a tonne after testing the rMB in store. However were a really cool upgrade to comes along in 3 or so years and I can afford and / or are willing to pay to upgrade then I might do so. But perhaps...in fact more likely I would prefer to upgrade my iMac before the rMB. And upgrade my DSLR and so on........

Am paying it up over 12 months on a 0% credit card and I will have 3 years warranty under the HE agreement to get through so I would say that would be minimum.
 
At least a year, most likely two, or at a push three. I'll keep it until there's a significant enough bump in performance and features from my current 1.2Ghz model to warrant the expense.
 
I don't know. Right now it fits my needs perfectly. I will evaluate version 2 when it comes out and see if it's worth the financial loss to sell mine and buy the new one then. Otherwise, I'll wait for gen 3 or 4 :)
 
As long as it's the machine that best meets my needs. Typically that's 1 to 3 years but occasionally shorter or longer. Average is about 2 years.
 
I will wait for a significant upgrade...probably when they improve the display. Skylake's improved GPU also might be worth it.
 
iRun26.2 said:
I will wait for a significant upgrade...probably when they improve the display. Skylake's improved GPU also might be worth it.
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It's basically the best laptop display Apple's ever put out. If that's your line, it will be a while before you upgrade.
 
I ordered the base model with the intention of getting an ultimate Skylake, possibly Cannonlake model. So at least close to a year, and then 1-2 years from there. ;)
 
Probably when the next one comes out if it's worth upgrading. You know when it has two USB-C ports and supports Thunderbolt over USB-C.
 
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