still a good time to get rMBP?

[Argentine86]

I think it's pointless worrying about this stuff, especially now that Apple seems to have stepped up their release cycle... it's an expensive machine and even if you buy it close to release, is it really worth the cost for something you'll want to replace in less than a year?

The good thing about Apple is, if you can find a buyer, the resale value of their products.. so if you absolutely MUST have the latest release, you wont be too out of pocket.

You could wait for the next rMBP but before long the next one will be on it's way.

The major problem is everyone thinks they must have the latest Apple products and as soon as a new release is mentioned they think they have an old POS... so what if a new machine comes out? your rMBP will still work, and will still be amazing.. enjoy it, there's no need to rush out for the latest and greatest. Don't let the lag thing put you off because it barely exists.

If you need now it get it now. It's that simple. Playing the waiting game and trying to future proof tech is just silly.

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I have a base model rMBP I got two weeks ago, with a Samsung Screen. I was debating exchanging for a BTO 16GB Ram Option but decided to wait until the next big update (Haswell?) and sell it/buy the new one then if it's worth it.

It's still the best laptop I've ever owned thus far and I don't want to risk getting an LG or whatever said problems on here.

I also debated waiting till next refresh before buying, but I needed a laptop now, my Dell is a hair away from being dead. And not one regret of buying now, this Macbook is badass

If you need a laptop, just buy it now. Sounds like these macbooks will keep their value the most, especially since they're not touched or messed with having to open/upgrade like the cMBP. If next update blows your mind, you can easily sell it and pay a little more which will be the small difference of being able to use it starting tomorrow till refresh.