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Shipping Estimates on New Retina MacBook Pro Slip to 2-3 Weeks
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Easy as pie... eating it, not baking it...
Since my Jr. year in high school many many years ago, I've been a Windows person. During my Sr. year, I upgraded my first computer... by adding a bigger hard drive and a CD-ROM drive. My third computer was built by my very own two hands during my freshman year in college. After that, building computer was a hobby I had for many years. In other word, I've been a Windows person for about 1/3 of my life before I started using a Mac.
In 2008, I got my very first Mac product, the iMac. As a teacher, I got it for free since I ordered so much books and stuff from Scholastic.
It was the easiest experience to move from Windows to Mac. Now I'm a duo OS person. I'm very comfortable with both Windows and Mac. All the shortcuts from Windows are the same in Mac with the exception that you use the option key instead of the control key. Like Option+C = Control + C. However, if you don't like to use the option key, you can always tell the OS to use the Ctr. key instead.
One thing you don't really need to worry about is installing an antivirus program since that slows down your computer and eats up your battery like crazy. I know because I have Windows on my MacBook Pro and using OSX gets me along longer than using Windows 7 on the same machine.
The Apple site has a tutorial for Windows users migrating to OSX... Check it out! http://www.apple.com/support/switch101/
Someone tell me about the experience of switching from windows to os x because god damn this laptop is just too sexy for a rash withdrawal from my wallet
Since my Jr. year in high school many many years ago, I've been a Windows person. During my Sr. year, I upgraded my first computer... by adding a bigger hard drive and a CD-ROM drive. My third computer was built by my very own two hands during my freshman year in college. After that, building computer was a hobby I had for many years. In other word, I've been a Windows person for about 1/3 of my life before I started using a Mac.
In 2008, I got my very first Mac product, the iMac. As a teacher, I got it for free since I ordered so much books and stuff from Scholastic.
It was the easiest experience to move from Windows to Mac. Now I'm a duo OS person. I'm very comfortable with both Windows and Mac. All the shortcuts from Windows are the same in Mac with the exception that you use the option key instead of the control key. Like Option+C = Control + C. However, if you don't like to use the option key, you can always tell the OS to use the Ctr. key instead.
One thing you don't really need to worry about is installing an antivirus program since that slows down your computer and eats up your battery like crazy. I know because I have Windows on my MacBook Pro and using OSX gets me along longer than using Windows 7 on the same machine.
The Apple site has a tutorial for Windows users migrating to OSX... Check it out! http://www.apple.com/support/switch101/
The ret-MBP is lacking the low price of the MBP, it is lacking the faster processor, it is lacking the 1 TB (potentially 2 TB when using the optical drive bay, and even more in a year or two). It is also lacking a 13" version (probably because the integrated graphics would be too feeble for a retina + external display and not enough space for a discrete GfC).
That is why the conventional MBP line still exists. Not because of the FW and Ethernet port (and likely also not because of the optical drive).
Yeah, I've been a devoted Apple fan for six years now. I "will buy anything Apple branded in a heartbeat" because I know that it will be a great product. There seem to be a growing number of you people who are offended by this. Why do you care? I love Apple not because they make expensive products that elevate my social standing, but because they make good products.
STOP SPREADING YOUR DISCONTENT ON MESSAGE BOARDS! YOU'RE MAKING THE WORLD A WORSE PLACE.
But not with the slower processor that the retina MBP has. This makes a straight comparison more difficult.
Interestingly enough, officially the new retina MBP can have more RAM than the conventional MBP.
I still have a 5-7 day shipping estimate with delivery between June 22-26 (chose standard shipping...often they upgrade it for free). Sounds like I was one of the first to order!
There is an adaptor available to use existing chargers including the TB display with the retina MBP. They made the connector smaller because they made the laptop thinner and they provided an adaptor to use old chargers. What is rushed about this approach?
With the right screwdrivers, it can be removed. But I agree, this sounds a bit strange.
That surprised me - however, Apple's going rate for a 256GB SSD bump alone is £400 (look at the BTO options for the more expensive "retina" and the top-of-ther-range Air), so getting the faster processor as well for £100 more is probably the best value.
Also, Apple will be looking at their logistics and trying to keep the number of BTO variations as small as possible.
Albeit very nice, a 17" retina would cost a fortune. The 15" model is pricey enough.
Pretty sure the SSD will be upgradable just like the Air. RAM is likely soldered in.
Edit: On further review, it does look to be a different design, but I'd still bet on it being removable.
Back to nVidia? Wasn't there a big row that had Apple going to ATi a year or so ago?
As for the price, I'll pass until I know that the thing won't fry eggs while I use it. Extended use of devices that run at high temperatures lower their lifespan, and it's pathetic that "cheap Windows laptops" using the same or faster components have historically ran cooler. Why have a quad core if you can't use it to its full potential due to poor design (either chassis or the amount of thermal grease slopped on...)
On the plus side, they're fully kitted up with 8GB... but if the power supply is as underperforming as it was on the 2011 models, don't expect turbo boost to be used because of it...
As for the price, I'll pass until I know that the thing won't fry eggs while I use it. Extended use of devices that run at high temperatures lower their lifespan, and it's pathetic that "cheap Windows laptops" using the same or faster components have historically ran cooler. Why have a quad core if you can't use it to its full potential due to poor design (either chassis or the amount of thermal grease slopped on...)
On the plus side, they're fully kitted up with 8GB... but if the power supply is as underperforming as it was on the 2011 models, don't expect turbo boost to be used because of it...
Arguably, but the 17" model they just discontinued is looking pretty good for that title now.
The RAM issue will likely be a moot point. Apple usually gives a number as the max RAM that isn't accurate. They say the late 2011 MBP max RAM is 8GB, but people put 16GB in with no problems. I'd be willing to bet that the new MBP can take 16GB as well.
you're also wrong. Until we know the stock AND order numbers we don't know anything at all!!
Disappointed
I visited our local Apple Retail Store to see the Hi-Res MBP, but none were on display. An associate told my wife and me that the store sold out of the Hi-Res MBPs yesterday and that one gentleman "was kind enough to open the box ... and show us what it looks like." It seems that even the Apple Store employees hadn't seen the new Hi-Res MBP either--plenty of the newly updated old generation IVB MBPs, though.
I visited our local Apple Retail Store to see the Hi-Res MBP, but none were on display. An associate told my wife and me that the store sold out of the Hi-Res MBPs yesterday and that one gentleman "was kind enough to open the box ... and show us what it looks like." It seems that even the Apple Store employees hadn't seen the new Hi-Res MBP either--plenty of the newly updated old generation IVB MBPs, though.
Thanks! Do Macbooks tend to retain their operating capabilities to a good level after some years due to hardware and os?