I thought it would be interesting to see what configurations are most popular at this point while the reviews are limited to 1.1 gHz 256 GB versions.
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Poll: Which rMB Configuration Did You Buy/Order?
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I'm trying to make up my mind, but I think that's my choice because (1) delivery will be faster, (2) the pricing on the 1.3 gHz CTO upgrade feels very steep and (3) the 1.2/512 seems to hit (don't laugh too hard) a value sweet spot, giving you some CPU upgrade along with 2x the fixed storage.
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I'm trying to make up my mind, but I think that's my choice because (1) delivery will be faster, (2) the pricing on the 1.3 gHz CTO upgrade feels very steep and (3) the 1.2/512 seems to hit (don't laugh too hard) a value sweet spot, giving you some CPU upgrade along with 2x the fixed storage.
Base model. 200Mz is not going to make much if any of a real world difference.
512 SSD would be nice, but I never use anywhere close to 240 /shrug.
512 SSD would be nice, but I never use anywhere close to 240 /shrug.
I did my best under the circumstances to flog the display units this weekend. That doesn't include tasks like big code compilation or doing significant Photoshop edits. I didn't see any performance issues at all with the 1.1 gHz units, even with the screen set to 1440x900. I'm still on the fence.
I went for Gold 1.3/512GB. Don't care what ppl think about my work tools. If it won't fit my needs (large PHP/MySQL systems), my wife will have new MBA replacement 
My only regret is I passed on 1st 10 minutes it went on sale, when I made up my mind, waiting time was around 4 weeks
My only regret is I passed on 1st 10 minutes it went on sale, when I made up my mind, waiting time was around 4 weeks
Base model. It has enough storage and the performance won't be that meaningfully different.
I'd rather "save" the money and put it toward an upgrade in a shorter than normal cycle.
I'd rather "save" the money and put it toward an upgrade in a shorter than normal cycle.
I ordered the 1.3/256.
To me, speed is everything. Space, not so much.
I want the speed because I hate lag. If there's a way to limit potential lag, I will always pay extra. As for space, you either need it or you don't. I have no music collection because I have no time or will to maintain it. I find myself listening to online radio anyway. And the 10 GB photo library, well, that's only 10 GB.
Couldn't see myself ever needing 512 GB of space on this thing. It would be overkill. In fact, I can't see myself ever needing more than 128 GB.
To me, speed is everything. Space, not so much.
I want the speed because I hate lag. If there's a way to limit potential lag, I will always pay extra. As for space, you either need it or you don't. I have no music collection because I have no time or will to maintain it. I find myself listening to online radio anyway. And the 10 GB photo library, well, that's only 10 GB.
Couldn't see myself ever needing 512 GB of space on this thing. It would be overkill. In fact, I can't see myself ever needing more than 128 GB.
Good point.
I just never in my life used more than ~100 GB of space on any of my computers. I really don't know why people need more, unless of course they have a big game/movie/music collection.
I had everything from about 5,000 photos to Photoshop and other large applications, all of which never took more than about 100 GB of space.
Everyone has different needs I suppose. I can't even imagine needing 1 TB. And if I did, on my end, it would mostly be clutter and I'd feel very unorganized.
Case in point, I have a 64 GB iPhone 6 with exactly 29.8 GB available. This includes 2,181 HD photos.
If i decide to buy an apple notebook i just always order the top configuration, 1.3/512 in this case. Not that i need that space at first, but who knows what kind of usage i will see in a year.
On devices that are easy to upgrade i buy whatever fits. The MPros are a case in point. Minimum memory, smallest CPU, highest graphic devices. And then upgrade CPU and memory on my own.
On devices that are easy to upgrade i buy whatever fits. The MPros are a case in point. Minimum memory, smallest CPU, highest graphic devices. And then upgrade CPU and memory on my own.
That's actually what could get me to upgrade sooner. Despite the talk of faster processors, more ports, etc., coming in the future MacBooks, adding LTE to the MacBook would get me to upgrade quickly. I can currently tether to my iPhone, but I'd love to avoid all of that and have built-in LTE on my travel machine.
I always bought Apple notebooks with the mindset I would use it for 3-4 years. To that end, I bought the upper configurations. Now I have come to the sad realization I "need" a new one yearly, lol. To that end, I get the base config and work with the storage available. Wish I had more self control when it comes to shiny new computers.
