It doesn't have a significant effect simply by having a faster processor. The impact is from what workload you put on the processor and system.
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Retina MacBook - 2.3ghz vs 2.6ghz option?
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the difference is 100 extra for 2.6 :s
Based on that, I'd still go for the 2.3. If it was for me, I wouldn't even buy the MBPr. I'd go for the 15" MBP with hi-res antiglare screen.
I don't really get this notion that we should only buy as powerful/expensive of a laptop as our usage requires. Sometimes you just want something nice. Isn't that part of why many of us buy Apple products? I'm sure many of us could do much of our work on a $500 Dell. But it's a nicer experience on our nice macbook pros.
And a 15" MBP w/ hi-res isn't really much cheaper if you upgrade it to comparable specs.
Anyway - realistically, the CPU difference will not make a large enough difference for most of us to notice. Even people who do things like video rendering will not see a gigantic difference going from 2.3 to 2.7 either (and before someone mentions the 8MB cache - it's going to have minimal effect. Even going from 0MB to 8MB has very minimal impact) .
However, $100 isn't a lot of money. I'd go for it just because it shouldn't break the bank.
I'd agree with this, too a point.
Those that are maxing out for $4000 are way beyond need or the "nice" factor, those are purely for ego.
That I agree with too. If your usage really is minimal, then the base rMBP should be more than sufficient. For my usage personally, the 512GB SSD was a necessity, and the 16GB RAM can be helpful under some scenarios.
My comment was more aimed at those who say someone with light usage shouldn't get an rMBP at all. IMO the text rendering is so fantastic that it makes sense even for light use.
i would have gone 2.6 for the extra 100 if i was so focussed on 16gb of ram. i just clicked base retina, 16gb ram, and poof a way i went LOL
i wanted to change it but its alreayd prepared for shipment and im not a fond of going through the return and exchange thing :s
plus i still hve to sell my older 2011 model, which i got good offers on kijiji.
would u hassle the extra 100 and return/exchange for the 2.6ghz?
That's exactly what I came from(a £500 Dell), after being a Windows user since 1994.
Previously, I've always gone for price first, and never had a computer with a current top-specification.
I was planning to switch 6 months ago, but I got wind of Retina Macs coming down the pipe, so I waited and treated myself.
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That's exactly what I came from(a £500 Dell), after being a Windows user since 1994.
Previously, I've always gone for price first, and never had a computer with a current top-specification.
I was planning to switch 6 months ago, but I got wind of Retina Macs coming down the pipe, so I waited and treated myself.
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You should be able to return to the apple store so there shouldnt be a hassle. It makes it even faster if you dont even open the laptop.
For those concerned with battery life difference that engadget addressed in their review:
7:30h vs. 9h won't come from CPU alone. It's only possible when almost idling where both CPUs are at their lowest clock/voltage combination (presumable 1.2Ghz). Here, the difference in power consumption between 512Gb and 256Gb SSD may play a bigger role.
7:30h vs. 9h won't come from CPU alone. It's only possible when almost idling where both CPUs are at their lowest clock/voltage combination (presumable 1.2Ghz). Here, the difference in power consumption between 512Gb and 256Gb SSD may play a bigger role.
I agree with your logic as well. i don't buy a new computer very often--but I want to get a laptop now and I really like the rMBP--I don't really need it based on computing requirements but as you said--"sometimes you just want something nice" And I want something nice to replace my 2008 iMac.
I agree with your logic as well. i don't buy a new computer very often--but I want to get a laptop now and I really like the rMBP--I don't really need it based on computing requirements but as you said--"sometimes you just want something nice" And I want something nice to replace my 2008 iMac.
so u went all out?
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so do u recomend going the extra 100 for a 2.6?
You're obviously annoyed at not having upgraded to 2.6, so just bite the bullet and exchange it.
Not yet--I am planning to order online next week. Still thinking about the $100 upgrade to 2.6 but do plan on 16GB memory and stock 256GB storage.