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Should I buy Retina 15" now?
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The speed bump will most likely be very minor (0.1-0.2GHz bump) and will have completely zero difference in your work.
I would wait until the WWDC keynote on June 2nd to see if they release a small spec bump, which is possible.
The potential bump will be small, but it'll also increase battery life by around 10%, and the machine, being a "mid 2014" model, as it would be, would fetch a higher resale value than a "late 2013" model when it comes to be that time.
To that end, I wouldn't waste too much time worrying about an update if it doesn't come at WWDC. From experience doing it both ways, it's better to just buy when you want or need it and not obsess over processor roadmaps or rumor sites too much.
I'd buy it now and not worry about the future. There will always be a faster computer getting prepped for release. I'd say if there is a speed bump in the coming months it will be minor. So unless you're willing to wait for Broadwell get one now.
Yes, the price of the 2013 model's would lower as they would be discontinued and therefore only continue being sold as "refurbs"
Considering the widespread problems with yellow tint/uneven lighted screen, I would never buy right now. Apple needs to fix this first - hopefully with the next update.
I am absolutely one to have a tendency to wait. But, going from a Haswell to a Haswell just doesn't interest me in waiting. You're looking at a couple hundred cycles of a bump, that's it.
If it were September or October, I still wouldn't wait, because when Broadwell comes out from Intel, there's no guarantee that Apple will immediately pick it up - their history is that they wouldn't necessarily immediately pick it up. It could easily be early 2015 or mid-2015 for Braodwell to be in a MBP.
If it were September or October, I still wouldn't wait, because when Broadwell comes out from Intel, there's no guarantee that Apple will immediately pick it up - their history is that they wouldn't necessarily immediately pick it up. It could easily be early 2015 or mid-2015 for Braodwell to be in a MBP.
I'd wait unless you have a good deal (e.g. a friend needing money and offering his almost new rMBP for a decent price).
I think the best time to buy a new Mac is just after the launch date. Here in Brazil retailers usually offer previous-gen models for more affordable prices. Think that this 10% spec bump is like an early upgrade you'll get for free.
I think the best time to buy a new Mac is just after the launch date. Here in Brazil retailers usually offer previous-gen models for more affordable prices. Think that this 10% spec bump is like an early upgrade you'll get for free.
I was trying to wait to purchase my 15" rmbp until after WWDC. However, due to an unforeseen circumstance I had to move up my purchase. I feel completely comfortable with this. It doesn't sound like there will be a major bump at WWDC.
Should I buy Retina 15" now?
If you NEED one, I would say YES.. if NOT, I would say WAIT until you DO..
And in another Three Years, Repeat as Required!!
If you NEED one, I would say YES.. if NOT, I would say WAIT until you DO..
And in another Three Years, Repeat as Required!!
hey! instead of making a new thread i thought i ll let everyone know about this here and to answer to you aswell due to school this summer i had to buy a macbook retina 15inch too before WWDC...I was speaking with the manager at the apple store to see if they can extend my 14day return period (i got it this past tuesday MAY 13th) and the manager said if Apple announces a new updated product and ur still within the month of ur purchase they will exchange it on the spot so with WWDC on the 2nd I'm still within the month if you or the OP gets his/her macbook even now you all should be good...I live in Toronto Canada but it should be the same in North America i believe
I'm usually with the "buy it when you need it crowd." And I also don't expect an upgrade anytime soon.
However, with WWDC happening in two weeks from now, it might be worth waiting if it is not urgent. There is also some track record of Apple introducing new models in early June.
On the other hand you can also buy this or next week and then just use your return window if something interesting is announced.
However, with WWDC happening in two weeks from now, it might be worth waiting if it is not urgent. There is also some track record of Apple introducing new models in early June.
On the other hand you can also buy this or next week and then just use your return window if something interesting is announced.
I wonder what that means for a refurb buyer
does anyone have experience with getting a price adjustment on a refurb purchase? I wonder what Apple would do if I buy a refurb today and then they drop the price at WWDC, which is less than 14 days away. This is complicated by the fact that refurb stock comes and goes. I'd hate to return it for a refund, then have to wait until it comes into stock again.
I'm in the market for a new MacBook as well so I'm just going to wait until WWDC as I don't NEED one right now and when I talked to the Apple store associate he told me that usually they bring out a back to school/student discount during june-august anyways.
15's good to go now in my view. Phenomenally cooler running than recent generations, even with an external display, even under load. And the full 4K treatment as well for external displays. Any speed bump at WWDC is going to be minor. If I were in the market for a 13 I'd wait for Broadwell because out of the current integrated graphics implementations the only one that really does justice to 4K is Iris Pro -- not available in any 13 inch model yet.
Point above about waiting for back to school promotions is worth considering but note that those were less last year than in previous years.
Point above about waiting for back to school promotions is worth considering but note that those were less last year than in previous years.