older mbpr(off ebay) or air?

[verseafterverse]

I would very much so like to get a retina macbook pro but my finances aren't allowing me to do so. So I can either get a 4gb 13 inch a 8gb 11in or a 8/128 mbpr from 2012-2013. I have about 1000 total to spend and would love to get some input from everyone here.

 

[charlyham]

Have you looked at the Apple Refurb Store? Same as new with same 1yr warranty.

rmbp $1019 - http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/macbook_pro/13

mba13 $929 -
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/macbook_air/13
Charly

 

[mad3inch1na]

I would very much so like to get a retina macbook pro but my finances aren't allowing me to do so. So I can either get a 4gb 13 inch a 8gb 11in or a 8/128 mbpr from 2012-2013. I have about 1000 total to spend and would love to get some input from everyone here.

I wouldn't recommend a Late 2012-Early 2013 rMBP. The starting price for those machines was 1700$. They came with SATA SSDs, Ivybridge processors, and actually weigh more than the Late-2013 models. The 2013 revision was one of the largest upgrades, especially considering the 400$ price drop. If you cannot afford the Late-2013 8GB model, you should just get the MBA, because it will be a more powerful computer overall.

The baseline model now comes with 8GB of RAM, so if you get one of those, you should be able to find one at a reasonable price. Depending on the work that you do, a 4GB model should do fine, just don't get a 2012 model. There are much better options out there.

Matt

 

[verseafterverse]

I wouldn't recommend a Late 2012-Early 2013 rMBP. The starting price for those machines was 1700$. They came with SATA SSDs, Ivybridge processors, and actually weigh more than the Late-2013 models. The 2013 revision was one of the largest upgrades, especially considering the 400$ price drop. If you cannot afford the Late-2013 8GB model, you should just get the MBA, because it will be a more powerful computer overall.

The baseline model now comes with 8GB of RAM, so if you get one of those, you should be able to find one at a reasonable price. Depending on the work that you do, a 4GB model should do fine, just don't get a 2012 model. There are much better options out there.

Matt

Thanks for all the info Ill keep that in mind when shopping.