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rMBP weight...

Do you appreciate the lighter and thinner rMBP?

  • Yes

    Votes: 126 95.5%

  • No

    Votes: 6 4.5%
  • Total voters
    132
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bill-p

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Over the last two weeks of ownership, I have noticed a substantial drop in carrying weight. I thought 1 pound wouldn't be noticeable, but it was.

In fact, I constantly checked my bag to make sure I didn't leave the computer on my desk at home... or on a random table elsewhere. I could not perceive the device at all. It was like it wasn't even in my bag at times.

The screen is nice, and so is the performance. But I think the weight and slim profile of the rMBP take the cake. Anyone with me?
 
bill-p said:
Over the last two weeks of ownership, I have noticed a substantial drop in carrying weight. I thought 1 pound wouldn't be noticeable, but it was.

In fact, I constantly checked my bag to make sure I didn't leave the computer on my desk at home... or on a random table elsewhere. I could not perceive the device at all. It was like it wasn't even in my bag at times.

The screen is nice, and so is the performance. But I think the weight and slim profile of the rMBP take the cake. Anyone with me?
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Worthless post imo, but yes I agree.
 
Why would anyone prefer the extra weight? In most cases, lighter is better. The only disadvantage of a lighter computer that I can think of is that it might shuffle around a desk if it's too light.
 
The only reason I would hate light model is because they would have to cut off on some specs like the Air.

But the retina MBP didnt do that so Im glad.
If they fix all those glitches, I might consider buying it again.
 
I guess I didn't make it clear enough.

I'm actually asking whether you enjoy your rMBP more due to its slimmer profile and lighter weight, or more due to something else.

It's obvious Apple could have made a thicker and heavier rMBP, and some of us would still purchase it.

Basically: is light/thin > everything else to you or is it Retina > everything else or is it performance > everything else or... is it a combination of any of the above?
 
Yeah, I highly doubt that Apple was going to go thicker, it would defeat the logic of redesigning a laptop. I'd say that weight does play a major factor for some but for most it has to do with the performance and display of the laptop.
 
I use to think this shaving off an ounce here and there was a stupid marketing trick. I use to think that the minimalist concept was a joke. I spent many hours on the anythingbutipad.com web site. Post after post. review after review all trying to be like apple. People hate apple so much for being the standard, I find this is true just like in sports and politics. But now i've switched teams and I'm in love! I've converted all my equipment to Apple and i aint looking back. Think about this my rMBP is the same thickness as my (IPad+Case)!
Yes weight matters, yes size matters! All these little things add up and result in a much better user experience.
 
I voted no, just to be different :p

Seriously, I think everyone enjoys and appreciates the thinner lighter rmbp, its one of the features apple touts and rightfully so.
 
mohsy90 said:
Yeah, I highly doubt that Apple was going to go thicker, it would defeat the logic of redesigning a laptop. I'd say that weight does play a major factor for some but for most it has to do with the performance and display of the laptop.
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yusukeaoki said:
Uh, no.
Apple would not make it thicker.
That would defeat the whole purpose.
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Well, they could have kept it at the same thickness as the cMBP, and just add the Retina display instead.

If they had a Retina MBP with cMBP enclosure for, say... $200 cheaper, would you have gone for that and skip the thinner/lighter redesign?

Similarly, if they had a non-Retina MBP 15" with a new thinner/lighter redesign alongside that thicker rMBP, would you have chosen the thinner design over the screen?
 
Who's the lone dumb-ass in the poll that wishes his rMBP were heavier? :D

Edit: Oops, change that to, Mr. dumb-ass sir. :D
 
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After four years since the introduction of the cMBP, of course it has to be thinner and lighter.
 
Pagga said:
Coming from 17" 2009 model, the difference is huge. I notice it both when carrying the Retina MB around in my leather briefcase, and when lifting it og carrying it by hand. It´s usable in almost any situation. Toilet visits included
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Wouldn't want to be the poor soul that buys that on eBay.
 
I feel you man. My heart skips a beat every now and then when I feel that my bag is too light. This thing is awesome :')
 
I appreciate the MacBook Pro with a retina display being thinner and lighter than the previous incarnation.

However, I would appreciate even more if it was even lighter.

The 15-inch MacBook Pro with a retina display weighs 4.46 lbs, but that's not unprecedented. The 15-inch Sony Vaio S weighs 4.42 lbs, even less than the Mac, and it has an optical disk drive.

Apple could have used other materials, such as carbon fibre instead of aluminium, to make the laptop lighter. Aluminium certainly has better looks, and MacBook Pros look beautiful near Sony Vaios, but they also weigh more.
 
Performance > design > retina.

I suppose that if this were strictly true, I would just buy a thick Alienware gaming laptop, but I also want to enjoy looking at my computer.
 
I might've even went for a non-retina one if it had the same form factor as the rmbp.. now I look at the cMBP and it's so freaking thick.
 
skaertus said:
The 15-inch MacBook Pro with a retina display weighs 4.46 lbs, but that's not unprecedented. The 15-inch Sony Vaio S weighs 4.42 lbs, even less than the Mac, and it has an optical disk drive.

Apple could have used other materials, such as carbon fibre instead of aluminium, to make the laptop lighter. Aluminium certainly has better looks, and MacBook Pros look beautiful near Sony Vaios, but they also weigh more.
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4.46lbs vs 4.42lbs, not a huge significance for me. :)

I will say this though, for me it has always been between Apple and Sony as my favorite brands. Sony always seemed more ahead, updated in technology, like for example, Sony came out with the IPS full HD display on that 15.5 in. Vaio S Series before Apple did. Apple felt more sturdy, really good hardware. I have had several other brands like Dell and HP 10 years ago, but they all failed or broke. I had a Sony Vaio for 7 years....
 
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