If it was your money.. [return early-2013 and get late-2013 rMBP?]

[rMBP2013]

I don't know what it is that you've read, but I find that highly unlikely. First, going a year without any sort of release is atypical. There's almost always some sort of speed bump, even if it's a lame one (the lamest perhaps ever was the one this past February). Second, the "2nd half 2014" number already reflects the slip on Intel's side; Broadwell was original supposed to come earlier in 2014 but was pushed back. Third, the commonly accepted reason that we had to wait this long for these Haswell rMBPs was to get sufficient supply of the Crystalwell chips, as they came out later and were in shorter supply.

I'd bet a whole lot of money we won't be waiting a year to see a refresh on existing architecture. That's insane. It isn't like Apple just sits on new stuff for kicks.

I just read that there will be a "Haswell refresh" first before broadwell comes around.

Not sure how true that is, but just an FYI.

 

[fskywalker]

Honestly, this part tells me you've already made up your mind. You need more space and you can't go with a refurb. I guess option C would be to order the refurb, return yours, buy a new one, and then return the new one once your refurb arrives. It's slightly shady, although not unethical or immoral IMO, but it's an option.

Hey John, you steal my thunder ! I agree with option C, buy a new one somewhere and return it when you get your new refurb with a bigger SSD. I think you may find the 768GB SSD option relatively easy, there you will have lots of space for future-proofing your refurb for a few years.

 

[ecrispy]

The lure of something new is strong. Resist it!

Are you happy with the performance of your refurb? Then don't think of it as a refurb, think of it as the current new model. This mental shift will stop you worrying.

If you have a real need for faster components, which is rare unless you have apps/games that slow down, then think about an upgrade. And it sounds like you've decided it meets your needs just fine

 

[john123]

I just read that there will be a "Haswell refresh" first before broadwell comes around.

Not sure how true that is, but just an FYI.

I've not read that anywhere. It sounds like some media talking head is just engaging in idle speculation.