I just wanted to know the number of people purchasing higher-end rMBP.
Let us know where you fall in this cost poll for the rMBP.
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This is a cool idea, but you probably won't get the most accurate statistics from users on this site. Probably 60-70% of buyers, if not more, will buy the baseline rMBP from the Apple Store because they want the cheapest way to use the nicest machine. Like the auto industry, usually the base model is the one that sells the most. This is because people want the newest, nicest models, but they are often left with less car and less features than they would've gotten with something more cost effective. (I'm not saying you get less machine for more money with Apple, that's a completely different topic.)
My point is, people on this forum (including myself) like Apple way too much and tend to want the highest end everything.
My point is, people on this forum (including myself) like Apple way too much and tend to want the highest end everything.
Really?
Come on man, some text short-hand is acceptable. Give me a break, I code hundreds of lines a day.
I do seem to be one of two jackasses dropping $4K on a laptop.
Vote $3000s
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Do you feel you spent too much money? Are you willing to return it?
Unless you are rich, 4000 bucks is toooooo much money for a technology that needs to improve. A rMBP revision will probably appear at the beginning of next year...
Yes, I kinda do feel like I spent too much on the first gen rMBP. Yes I am willing to return it, however my 2008 MBP is on its last leg.
I'm not rich personally, my father is very successful and he did help me out, but even with that I feel guilty spending so much on what I want to be a 4 year investment.
If you wanna belong to the circle of retina early adopters, then why don't you get the base model and resell it whenever the new revision is released?
After education discount and tax, mine came out to just under $3000. Still having a little sticker shock. And now I'm wondering if I'm better off with a cMBP. Just saw a coworker with an anti-glare MBP, and it does look quite good IMO
I did the math and I could not afford to purchase a maxed out rMBP next year even if I got the cheapest rMBP this year. quite a quagmire...
Love people with BB store credit that want cash... Paid a guy on CL $2,450 for the 2.6/8gig/512 upper base. Love it.
Toss the retina display out... I'd pay the $400 premium for the fact it's a 15" quad core machine that is 2 lbs lighter than the regular model, yet you also double the ram to 8gig and get a SSD for storage. The form factor, weight is fantastic considering I carry this computer daily for work, and to and from the office. The retina display is the bonus factor that I can work in 2048x.... or whatever resolution I need when not hooked to a monitor. Desktop 1440x900 just doesn't cut it anymore once you have this type of screen available. Worth every penny to me.
Toss the retina display out... I'd pay the $400 premium for the fact it's a 15" quad core machine that is 2 lbs lighter than the regular model, yet you also double the ram to 8gig and get a SSD for storage. The form factor, weight is fantastic considering I carry this computer daily for work, and to and from the office. The retina display is the bonus factor that I can work in 2048x.... or whatever resolution I need when not hooked to a monitor. Desktop 1440x900 just doesn't cut it anymore once you have this type of screen available. Worth every penny to me.
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Ultimate BTO 15" MBPr including AppleCare & fees, total out of pocket expense $ 4,540
Now you know how Apple makes so much money
Now you know how Apple makes so much money
Ultimate BTO 15" MBPr including AppleCare & fees, total out of pocket expense $ 4,540
Now you know how Apple makes so much money
YES
I'm not the only one!
Apple and other oems push these things as a 3 year cycle. Most of the popular warranty options cap out at 3 years total. Proprietary form factor + SSD is kind of a downside here. You can't find a good price on an ssd once prices drop off. OWC offers upgrades for the Airs, yet they're much more expensive than a typical 2.5" SSD. It's probably related to density and a proprietary form factor/limited volume item.
You wouldn't need to anyway unless you feel it'll come up short in some aspect in the near future. It's a bad idea trying to max something out to "futureproof" it. It makes the most sense when you're sort of on the edge right now and the void is reasonably large between upgrades. In terms of cpu power, the upgrade options are pretty bleh if you're on a budget. Ram and storage are where you should pay attention. 8 to 16 or 256 to 512 is a much bigger difference than base clock 2.3 vs base clock 2.6 when in a single year architectural updates will make it so that the cheapest of the new options typically outpaces the fastest of the old ones assuming comparable cpu classes and core counts (as in don't expect i5 haswell air to outpace the 2.6 ivy).
By the way, what about is currently wrong with your 2008? Are you having hardware issues or is it just too slow to keep up? Just wondering..
I go with the base model on everything. I see nothing wrong with that as I upgrade almost every year (iPad, iPhone and Macs). Makes it very easy to sell and I don't lose out on much.
Maybe one day I'll buy the high end stuff should I decide to keep the machine for longer than a year and half...
Maybe one day I'll buy the high end stuff should I decide to keep the machine for longer than a year and half...
Well for one it has an HD not an SSD and its only around 200GB so space is an issue for one. (I know, external drives, but i need everything saved on the computer) I also know about adding an SSD, but at this point i just dont think its worth it. The body of my 08 MBP is a little beat-up and i have been waiting to upgrade since word of ivy started coming out, so like 12 months. Second yes the performance is getting very sluggish.
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Just curious, does the cost of Applecare count?
I didnt count it, but i also have not gotten it yet. If i keep the rMBP ill get it.
