I'm heading off to college this fall and want to take a MBP with me!
It sounds like the regular MBP won't be updated anymore, and the rMBP might me later.
What's my best option? I don't think I care too much if I get retina or not but they tend to be more discounted in the refurbished apple store.
I think I want refurbished to save money so I can get a better computer.
How much difference is 4 vs 8 gigs of ram? I'm assuming 16 is overkill.
How much difference is 512 mb vs 1 gig of Vram?
I do want discrete graphics unless you all are going to say the integrated is just about as good, which I assume its not.
I'm looking for any advice! Oh and I do want the 15" I think, but could do 13 if it came with dedicated graphics.
EDIT:
As for my intended use, I'm planning on being a computer engineer. Quite frankly I'm not sure what all that requires, but better to have too much power then not enough.
If there are any specific questions I can answer to make answering my questions easier, ask away!
It sounds like the regular MBP won't be updated anymore, and the rMBP might me later.
What's my best option? I don't think I care too much if I get retina or not but they tend to be more discounted in the refurbished apple store.
I think I want refurbished to save money so I can get a better computer.
How much difference is 4 vs 8 gigs of ram? I'm assuming 16 is overkill.
How much difference is 512 mb vs 1 gig of Vram?
I do want discrete graphics unless you all are going to say the integrated is just about as good, which I assume its not.
I'm looking for any advice! Oh and I do want the 15" I think, but could do 13 if it came with dedicated graphics.
EDIT:
As for my intended use, I'm planning on being a computer engineer. Quite frankly I'm not sure what all that requires, but better to have too much power then not enough.
If there are any specific questions I can answer to make answering my questions easier, ask away!
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