MD212LL/A for $1099 or ME865LL/A for $1399

[UbuntuFu]

Which one would you choose?

I can get the previous generation 13" Macbook Retina for 300 less at my University Bookstore. It has 8GB of RAM which I really want. The new comparable model costs $1399.

300 is a pretty substantial discount. New model is thinner and lighter, more storage and faster storage. battery life is moot as I'm usually near an ac outlet.

 

[dmk1974]

Which one would you choose?

I can get the previous generation 13" Macbook Retina for 300 less at my University Bookstore. It has 8GB of RAM which I really want. The new comparable model costs $1399.

300 is a pretty substantial discount. New model is thinner and lighter, more storage and faster storage. battery life is moot as I'm usually near an ac outlet.

Personally, I think it depends on if you need 128 GB storage or 256 GB. Since both models have 8 GB RAM, I'd save the $300 for something else. You already indicated that you don't need the extra hour or so of battery life.

Also, if you are ok with an Apple Refurb, the MD212LL/A is $1059 direct from Apple. I've gone that route and they look just like new...the only difference is you don't get the fancy retail box.

http://store.apple.com/us/product/F...z-dual-core-intel-core-i5-with-retina-display

 

[UbuntuFu]

Think I'll go with the latest model, mainly cause it's a bit more future proof with the better integrated video.

Seems like there seems to be freezing/trackpad issues right now so I'll wait til that's sorted out.

If my bookstore lowers that previous gen to 999 I would definitely get it.