Resale of 2.5GHz vs 2.8Ghz 15" MBP

[rick3000]

I am curious what people's opinions are of the 2.5Ghz vs 2.8Ghz 15" MBP in relation to resale value.

I am about to buy a 15" with a 1TB SSD, the 2.8Ghz is $200 more, and I am debating maxing it out versus not. I do not particularly need the 2.8Ghz, however I am curious if maxing it out will help resale value in 2-3 years time. I realize a lot of people will say to buy the computer you need, and I do not need the 2.8Ghz. I am just curious what people think from a resale viewpoint.

Thanks!

 

[snaky69]

I am curious what people's opinions are of the 2.5Ghz vs 2.8Ghz 15" MBP in relation to resale value.

I am about to buy a 15" with a 1TB SSD, the 2.8Ghz is $200 more, and I am debating maxing it out versus not. I do not particularly need the 2.8Ghz, however I am curious if maxing it out will help resale value in 2-3 years time. I realize a lot of people will say to buy the computer you need, and I do not need the 2.8Ghz. I am just curious what people think from a resale viewpoint.

Thanks!

Seeing as people buying used aren't usually out after the latest and greatest, I doubt it'll do much as far as resale goes.

 

[yangchewren]

I am curious what people's opinions are of the 2.5Ghz vs 2.8Ghz 15" MBP in relation to resale value.

I am about to buy a 15" with a 1TB SSD, the 2.8Ghz is $200 more, and I am debating maxing it out versus not. I do not particularly need the 2.8Ghz, however I am curious if maxing it out will help resale value in 2-3 years time. I realize a lot of people will say to buy the computer you need, and I do not need the 2.8Ghz. I am just curious what people think from a resale viewpoint.

Thanks!

It won't help much, in 2-3 years, the GPU or ram will likely be a defining factor in determining its resale value. Since you're likely getting the 750m and ram is the same for all models - I don't think you should over think this and just go with the 2.5ghz model.

Additionally, the general condition and presence of warranty would take precedence over these hardware factors.

 

[aoaaron]

Number of Ghz will only help you sell to idiots.

Each iteration of intel's new processors played a bigger role than the clock speed.