Replace 13-inch rMBP Late 2013 with 2015 model or wait for Skylake?

[KimHansenDK]

I currently have the 13-inch rMBP Late 2013 and are considering replacing it with the new 13-inch 2015 model. But is it worth replacing it now or do you guys think that it's better to wait a year for the Skylake model and a more substantial boost in performance (especially iGPU)?

Until now the Late 2013 model has worked fine - I primarily use it for web and app design in Photoshop/Illustrator and only do some basic 2D animation in Edge/After Effects. And of course browsing, music and movies etc.

Would you replace it with the new model or wait a year for the Skylake model?

 

[Mr. Retrofire]

@KimHansenDK: Wait for Skylake, if possible. It provides many enhancements for mobile devices like the 13" rMBP. Sell your old rMBP at the appropriate time.

 

[roncron]

I currently have the 13-inch rMBP Late 2013 and are considering replacing it with the new 13-inch 2015 model. But is it worth replacing it now or do you guys think that it's better to wait a year for the Skylake model and a more substantial boost in performance (especially iGPU)?

Until now the Late 2013 model has worked fine - I primarily use it for web and app design in Photoshop/Illustrator and only do some basic 2D animation in Edge/After Effects. And of course browsing, music and movies etc.

Would you replace it with the new model or wait a year for the Skylake model?

I'd wait if I were you.

I have the 2015 model. I don't think you'd notice much difference in performance compared to your late 2013 model. And it looks just like your 2013 model - same exact case and display, same keyboard.

One of the reasons why Macbooks are more expensive than plasticky Windows laptops is you get a much better machine with a much longer usable life.

 

[KimHansenDK]

I think I will wait for the Skylake model then. Thanks guys!

 

[Ovedius]

Wait, no doubt.

 

[T5BRICK]

I'd wait until the model you have doesn't do the things you need it to do.

 

[mcarling]

Skylake is still vaporware. If you would benefit from a new model now, then buy one now. I'm happy with the mid-2015 15" MBP I got last week.

 

[vladzaharia]

Skylake is still vaporware. If you would benefit from a new model now, then buy one now. I'm happy with the mid-2015 15" MBP I got last week.

I don't think that word means what you think it means.

Vaporware means the product is never manufactured nor cancelled, it's just left in limbo. Considering that we haven't even reached the time when they're supposed to be out (which is the first requirement for vaporware), and that Intel hasn't skipped a generation yet, it's never going to be vaporware.

 

[Codeseven]

At the very least, wait just a few short days to see what, if anything, is announced concerning laptops at the upcoming WWDC. To me, it makes no sense (unless you 'need' it now) to spend thousands of dollars on an 'updated' 4th gen powered laptop 'if' you can invest your money in a new 5th, or even 6th generation MBP that may be only a few months away.

 

[placidity44]

Easily Skylake. I think that you'll see a redesign as well as a performance boost.

 

[Husky1992]

when is skylake expected to launch on rMBP? wasn't just updated to broadwell?

 

[inhalexhale1]

I don't think that word means what you think it means.

Vaporware means the product is never manufactured nor cancelled, it's just left in limbo. Considering that we haven't even reached the time when they're supposed to be out (which is the first requirement for vaporware), and that Intel hasn't skipped a generation yet, it's never going to be vaporware.

Awesome! So many using "vaporware" lately and clearly have no clue what it means.

 

[wheelhot]

2013 is still relatively new, I say wait for Skylake

 

[Fthree]

2013 is still relatively new, I say wait for Skylake

I had the late 2013 also and upgraded and am so happy with the new machine. Faster and I love the new trackpad. If you need one go for it you won't be disappointed but if you can play the waiting game then do that.

 

[dagamer34]

Supposedly some dual core Skylake CPUs will be getting eDRAM, increasing GPU performance by quite a bit.

 

[wheelhot]

Supposedly some dual core Skylake CPUs will be getting eDRAM, increasing GPU performance by quite a bit.

Yeah, the increase in GPU is what makes me wait for the Skylake update, the eDRAM should increase Intel Iris performance which is the model found in 13" MBPs, I wonder do Intel not make Iris Pro for processors suitable for 13" MBPs or it's cause of heat issues?

 

[Samuelsan2001]

I don't think that word means what you think it means.

Vaporware means the product is never manufactured nor cancelled, it's just left in limbo. Considering that we haven't even reached the time when they're supposed to be out (which is the first requirement for vaporware), and that Intel hasn't skipped a generation yet, it's never going to be vaporware.

iNCONCEIVABLE

 

[Meister]

I currently have the 13-inch rMBP Late 2013 and are considering replacing it with the new 13-inch 2015 model. But is it worth replacing it now or do you guys think that it's better to wait a year for the Skylake model and a more substantial boost in performance (especially iGPU)?

Until now the Late 2013 model has worked fine - I primarily use it for web and app design in Photoshop/Illustrator and only do some basic 2D animation in Edge/After Effects. And of course browsing, music and movies etc.

Would you replace it with the new model or wait a year for the Skylake model?

Why replace it?

 

[sunapple]

Skylake might even bring Thunderbolt 3 and USB type C ports. Not that you need them now, but it's always good to keep up in these times of port transitions.

 

[KimHansenDK]

Why replace it?

That is the question. The Late 2013 works quite fine when designing for web and apps (and some light 2D animations) but I was wondering if everything will be even more smooth switching to the 2015 model (faster SSD and GPU), or if I will gain a more noticeable boost waiting for the Skylake model?

I think it makes more sense to wait and get more out of my money

 

[Samuelsan2001]

That is the question. The Late 2013 works quite fine when designing for web and apps (and some light 2D animations) but I was wondering if everything will be even more smooth switching to the 2015 model (faster SSD and GPU), or if I will gain a more noticeable boost waiting for the Skylake model?

I think it makes more sense to wait and get more out of my money

For that work it will make practically no difference, the 2013 should see you through to 2017 at least, with an upgrade showing very little difference, unless 4K / 5K is important to you.

 

[KimHansenDK]

For that work it will make practically no difference, the 2013 should see you through to 2017 at least, with an upgrade showing very little difference, unless 4K / 5K is important to you.

Great.

4K/5K is not that important, but could be of some use in order to see app interfaces in 1:1 on the screen. But then again, it has not been a problem as I just test it on the devices when designing.

It makes sense to wait - at least until there are more new features added (maybe a new design) and also a larger jump in performance. Let's see what Skylake brings to the table

 

[newellj]

That is the question. The Late 2013 works quite fine when designing for web and apps (and some light 2D animations) but I was wondering if everything will be even more smooth switching to the 2015 model (faster SSD and GPU), or if I will gain a more noticeable boost waiting for the Skylake model?

I think it makes more sense to wait and get more out of my money

Speaking as the recent former owner of a late 2013 and new owner of an early 2015 13" rMBP, if performance is the only criterion, you should absolutely keep the current machine. My change was prompted by reasons that had nothing to do with basic computing performance.

 

[mac8867]

I don't think that word means what you think it means.

Vaporware means the product is never manufactured nor cancelled, it's just left in limbo. Considering that we haven't even reached the time when they're supposed to be out (which is the first requirement for vaporware), and that Intel hasn't skipped a generation yet, it's never going to be vaporware.

iNCONCEIVABLE

"Stop it, I mean it" ..... anybody got a peanut?

 

[TheIguana]

Until now the Late 2013 model has worked fine - I primarily use it for web and app design in Photoshop/Illustrator and only do some basic 2D animation in Edge/After Effects. And of course browsing, music and movies etc.

If it is mission critical and it is doing its job why would you replace it with a marginally better system?