I'm in dilemma right now. Should i wait or buy?

[123wes]

University going to start in August and I'm planning to buy a mbp, probably a 15 inch one. Not planning to buy the retina ones coz I'm planning to do some internal upgrades myself, which is cheaper and only the non-retina models allows that.

The thing is , Apple didnt refresh the mbp lineup during wwdc and since the haswell processors are around the corner, i'm predicting an event in september or latest october. I'm worried because I don't want to buy a last-gen mbp and lose out on the new ones just 1 or 2 month after. Anyone can give me some advise??

 

[thundersteele]

Yeah - I think non-retina MBP will not be upgraded. Apple will move the pro line to retina only. Note that there is no confirmation for this, it is just what I think will happen.

 

[Voodoofreak]

If you really want to see what Apple will offer, then you might just want to stick it out for a couple of months in school (using computer labs etc). It sounds rough, but it really isn't that bad once you get used to it.

 

[falconeight]

Yeah - I think non-retina MBP will not be upgraded. Apple will move the pro line to retina only. Note that there is no confirmation for this, it is just what I think will happen.

I agree with him your rolling the dice. The MBP will probably be phased out. If you want one better do it know.

 

[123wes]

Yeah - I think non-retina MBP will not be upgraded. Apple will move the pro line to retina only. Note that there is no confirmation for this, it is just what I think will happen.

Yeah, i agree with you too. Apple will most likely continue the retina path which might be a good or a bad thing. Good because of the slimness and retina display. Bad because they might keep the internal structure the same and that sux as I can't upgrade the RAM or HDD if i need to in the future and I dont want to use their upgrade options as it is expensive.

 

[srsub3]

Wait till october.... 1 month is not the end of the world... (university starts at 21 august I guess)... maybe new models or a price drop for MBP will happen....

 

[123wes]

If you really want to see what Apple will offer, then you might just want to stick it out for a couple of months in school (using computer labs etc). It sounds rough, but it really isn't that bad once you get used to it.

Well, i will be a computer science major, so or the more I might need to have a laptop for classes and the labs might not have the software I need for the course. Who knows, it's only the first month, probably there will be lots of orientation and introduction but i cant really know..

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Wait till october.... 1 month is not the end of the world... (university starts at 21 august I guess)... maybe new models or a price drop for MBP will happen....

My university is commencing in 2nd August, so it would be unfortunate if Apple decides to hold an event in October.

 

[Voodoofreak]

The labs will definitely have the software you need to complete your school work for 100 level courses (however, check it out at your school). I was a computer science major in college and preferred working in computer labs rather than my personal PC. The normal labs had everything. The classes actually prepared their material for system setup in the computer labs rather than personal ones.

Of course, if that's a deal breaker that you cannot wait...go for what's out there now. Hopefully, Apple will announce a new lineup sooner than later.

 

[Buckaye]

Macs tend to hold their value fairly well if you buy used... So if you want, buy a lightly used machine and if you like the new one more... Carbon copy the drive and resell your used one... Maybe you lose a hundred or so dollars? Up to you... That might be too much to lose for you, just a thought...

 

[Rhinoevans]

University going to start in August and I'm planning to buy a mbp, probably a 15 inch one. Not planning to buy the retina ones coz I'm planning to do some internal upgrades myself, which is cheaper and only the non-retina models allows that.

The thing is , Apple didnt refresh the mbp lineup during wwdc and since the haswell processors are around the corner, i'm predicting an event in september or latest october. I'm worried because I don't want to buy a last-gen mbp and lose out on the new ones just 1 or 2 month after. Anyone can give me some advise??

Haswell minor upgrade in my opinion! But I would wait if I could, but, the current cMBP is awesome. That is what i bought. To much hype and drama with all the retina screen replacement stuff. Enough already. And if the cMBP is discontinued, which i doubt, I would then go straight to best buy or apple and get a 2012 cMBP. Good luck

 

[sofianito]

Should I wait or should I buy now?
Should I wait or should I buy now?
If I buy there will be trouble
An if I wait it will be double
So come on and let me know
...

 

[Doward]

If I were in your shoes, I would pick up a clean used MBP for a great price (perhaps a C2D model), and hold off until we get the refresh.

 

[w00t951]

University going to start in August and I'm planning to buy a mbp, probably a 15 inch one. Not planning to buy the retina ones coz I'm planning to do some internal upgrades myself, which is cheaper and only the non-retina models allows that.

The thing is , Apple didnt refresh the mbp lineup during wwdc and since the haswell processors are around the corner, i'm predicting an event in september or latest october. I'm worried because I don't want to buy a last-gen mbp and lose out on the new ones just 1 or 2 month after. Anyone can give me some advise??

I would actually wait here. A laptop is meant to be portable, which requires long battery life (no charger). Haswell is a significant enough of an upgrade to just battery life that I recommend waiting.

 

[Tasktest]

I got offers for two top-end used rmbp, 2013 for $2200 and 2012 for $2250.
I'm waiting for Haswell as most of you guys are, but not sure if these prices are good enough for used rmbp.
Limited budget is a concern for me, because I'm a freshman and just want to buy a good computer for myself as a treat.
Any opinion or suggestions?

 

[rabidz7]

I would actually wait here. A laptop is meant to be portable, which requires long battery life (no charger). Haswell is a significant enough of an upgrade to just battery life that I recommend waiting.

I never use my MBP or PB without power adapter.

 

[w00t951]

I never use my MBP or PB without power adapter.

Darn, you're right! You know, I've never understood why Apple includes the battery in MacBooks. Obviously, since rabidz7 doesn't, nobody uses their Apple portables off the AC adapter. This thread's closed, folks!

 

[drewsof07]

Yeah, i agree with you too. Apple will most likely continue the retina path which might be a good or a bad thing. Good because of the slimness and retina display. Bad because they might keep the internal structure the same and that sux as I can't upgrade the RAM or HDD if i need to in the future and I dont want to use their upgrade options as it is expensive.

There is at least one third party upgrade option for the SSD (OWC), albeit flash memory is still pretty expensive from all vendors. I see this changing as flash becomes standard.
Personally - I would wait. If you don't like what comes out, you can still buy the previous version at a good discount or refurbished. And let's be honest, the new Back to school promo bee-lows. Give us the damn cash back!!

 

[lanestew]

Or get the refreshed Air. The 13" is nice.

 

[alex0002]

I agree with him your rolling the dice. The MBP will probably be phased out. If you want one better do it know.

Even if production of the cMBP ends when the new Haswell rMBP is introduced, people will still be able to purchase a near new refurbished cMBP with full warranty, so I think he should probably wait.