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Should I return my rMBP 15

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xPurpleblob

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Jun 29, 2011
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Hi guys, I'm thinking of returning my rMPB 15 and getting a cMBP 13 inch instead. If I put a SSD, 16gb RAM, in the cMBP, do you think I'll be satisfied with the purchase? Basically I thought I was going to do a lot of photo editing, video editing, when I got this thing, but I have not found the time to pursue my hobby.

All I'm really doing right now is just writing papers, surfing the web, and writing code.

If I do get the cMPB the thing I'm worried about is, is it going to hold the value? Of course that depends on the actions of Apple, next year...
What do you guys think?
 
IMO Apple computer hold value for quite a while. Much longer than PCs. I'd said go to the 13, you won't be disappointed either way.
 
How about the rMPB 13?
Do you guys think there will be a dedicated graphics version of it next year?
 
I would go with a non retina MBP 15in.
Still dedicated graphics and is faster compared to 13in.

And no, I believe they wont have dedicated GPU on rMBP next year.
 
Once you're used to high-quality IPS panels (whether it's retina or just a conventional hi-res) it's hard to go back. 13" rMBP is impressive and is a very good machine by itself. But it definitely gives less for the money than 15" rMBP.

I wouldn't consider 13 cMBP due to archaic screen resolution and low-quality TN panel (it's all compared to proper IPS). 13 rMBP by default gives you the same low screen real estate but at least there's a solution for that. 15 cMBP on the other hand will be at least as expensive as 15" rMBP when configured to the same specs (even by aftermarket upgrades)
 
I agree with maratus. I wouldn't go for the 13" cMBP, the screen and it's resolution is very dated.

Now that I have a rMBP 15" it's literally day and night.
 
I have the 13 inch rMBP and I love it. If the 15 isn't what you want, try the 13. You might like it better. I wouldn't try going back to a non-retina screen though as some here have already pointed out. It'll bother you every time you look at the screen,
 
xPurpleblob said:
Hi guys, I'm thinking of returning my rMPB 15 and getting a cMBP 13 inch instead. If I put a SSD, 16gb RAM, in the cMBP, do you think I'll be satisfied with the purchase? Basically I thought I was going to do a lot of photo editing, video editing, when I got this thing, but I have not found the time to pursue my hobby.

All I'm really doing right now is just writing papers, surfing the web, and writing code.

If I do get the cMPB the thing I'm worried about is, is it going to hold the value? Of course that depends on the actions of Apple, next year...
What do you guys think?
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The 15" rMBP is a game changer, IMO. We no longer need the desktop MP. I'm a pro user and I say if you don't need the power, don't pay for it.

However, I would not invest in a cMBP right now either. It's dead tech.

If I were you, I'd go 13" rMBP or Air.
 
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Like the others have said on the forum though, I wouldn't want to go for the rMBP 13 because of the fact that I would only be saving 250 dollars if I do take this route.

The MacBook Air, it only has 4 gigs of ram... And I prefer not to BTO over online as I need a computer daily. And I would prefer getting it on the spot anyway.

Also, I would also like to think of my downgrade as a replacement computer until a more refined and stable version of the retina line comes out.
 
For clarification, what do you want in a "more stable" rmbp?

The lag issues are not hardware issues, and IR is very blown up, for the most part.
 
The Air's high-rez screen is the only other screen I would spend hard-earned cash for. The standard 1200x800 doesn't cut it on the 13". The best value in the Apple lineup is the 13" Air. Best blend of performance and portability.

Waiting another week for a BTO is hard but worth it. I almost caved in and bought 2.3/8/256 15" rMBP when I knew damn well 16G is the way to go for a machine that cannot be upgraded. OS X is not the lean operating system it once was. 4G is minimum for ML today, 8G is for tomorrow.
 
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