That's true for a cMBP, but not for a Retina MBP. Retina MBP doesn't allow for after purchase hardware changes really.Recommendations from us need the knowledge of your computational needs, but most likely the base MBP will work fine, you can upgrade the RAM to 8 GB or 16 GB for less than what Apple wants and you can also upgrade the HDD to a bigger one or to an SSD for much less than what Apple wants.
Both upgrades can be done easily by yourself in ten minutes or so.
Yes, did not thought about the MacBook Pro with Retina Display, but then again, the OP did not state any specifics, so, who give an iota of spinach to the cat now?That's true for a cMBP, but not for a Retina MBP. Retina MBP doesn't allow for after purchase hardware changes really.
You don't give anything to a cat. They take what they want.Yes, did not thought about the MacBook Pro with Retina Display, but then again, the OP did not state any specifics, so, who give an iota of spinach to the cat now?
Wow. Just wow.Any recomendations?
Then again, the base MBP and even base MacBook Pro with Retina Display will do fine, but if you can wait until August or so, you can probably get 2013 models with more refined hardware and better battery life and even use the Back To School promo from Apple.Im sorry I didnt provide more details. the computer will promarily be used by my daughter who is graduating high school and beginning college. So really it will be used for college, no gaming.
I dont think she needs retina on her first MBP, so we'll go with the base model. I was leaning towards getting one off of ebay from a preferred seller.Then again, the base MBP and even base MacBook Pro with Retina Display will do fine, but if you can wait until August or so, you can probably get 2013 models with more refined hardware and better battery life and even use the Back To School promo from Apple.
Better off getting a refurb from Apple if you're looking for a deal or wait for the back to school promo.I was leaning towards getting one off of ebay from a preferred seller.
Ok, That's much more insightful. I was in the same boat with dual daughters going off to college:Im sorry I didnt provide more details. the computer will promarily be used by my daughter who is graduating high school and beginning college. So really it will be used for college, no gaming.
This is sound advice. My Dad bought me a Macbook Pro i7 3 years ago when I went off to college and it's still running great. Finally upgrading the RAM and putting an SSD in it. On the other hand my sister got an Asus laptop and its been a year and already falling apart with how rough she treats it. If you take care of them the Macbook Pro's will last a while.Ok, That's much more insightful. I was in the same boat with dual daughters going off to college:
Daughter #1: insisted on a $1200 Dell (she's a Windows fan).
Daughter #2: insisted on a $1200 Mac (she's a "Dad" fan).
Guess which machine is still running today?
Seriously, kids are rough on these things. Daughter #2 comes home with her MBP13 and other than having to literally hose the thing off for her, it runs and looks just like the day I bought it almost 3 years ago.
If for no other reason, I'd get her the rMBP13 because:
1.) She's female and it's lighter
2.) Many universities have on-campus Apple centers.
3.) Apple Care is relatively cheap and painless
4.) She'll love you more and take care of you when you're old and wearing diapers.