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Trading in the 32GB for the 16GB MBP

Tommy c

Tommy c

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I’m sorry that I have been very indecisive about this. I guess I jumped the gun and bought this without thinking of my needs vs money.

Ok, so after going back and forth trying different programs, listening to you guys, I will trade my 2.6 32GB 512SSD for a 2.6 16GB 512SSD, both with the 560X.

750.00 savings since the new one is a return less than a month old. The most I even seen my ram usage go to was 17GB, but the memory pressure was still in The green. I think I can live with that.

That was with Lightroom and multiple things opened. My desktop has 32GB, so I’ll do heavier work if need be on that.
 
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lol, I have the same setup as you. 2015 iMac, iPad 12.9, iPhone max, and mbp. I figure the mbp is sort of a mini desktop. don't need full power if I have an alternative.
 
Ma2k5 said:
We did warn you.
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Yes, Indeed. But I will tell you this. If I get lucky and get a used setup for much cheaper, then I'm going with that. Thats for dam sure. My mistake, was buying brand new. I like having something first, but saving a ton of money is worth it.

I never had a brand new MBP ever. It felt nice for once.
 
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Tommy c said:
750.00 savings since the new one is a return less than a month old. The most I even seen my ram usage go to was 17GB, but the memory pressure was still in The green. I think I can live with that.
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Can you return/trade in your laptop being over 14 days? 32GB is definitely overkill for most people, though it seems people get it just in case. Its an expensive addon, for a just in case mind set especially since it seems many people upgrade their machines in 3 years or so.
 
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maflynn said:
Can you return/trade in your laptop being over 14 days? 32GB is definitely overkill for most people, though it seems people get it just in case. Its an expensive addon, for a just in case mind set especially since it seems many people upgrade their machines in 3 years or so.
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I buy from Adorama, I'm a premier member there. I buy my photography equipment from there as well. They have a 30 day return policy, no questions asked. But, being a premier member, you get 90 days for any purchase. I never ever send anything back, but we are talking about almost a 1/3rd price drop.

They had a 20 day old 2.6 16GB 512 SSD, 560X MBP for 2200 VS my 3000.00. I' going to wait it out a little bit for more to come on the used market and see if I can get maybe a Vega 20 model for that price with the 2.2, 16GB 512SSD. That would be ideal.

They have some awesome deals on 2017 ones, but not sure I want that second gen keyboard. I really would like the new 6-core processors as well.
 
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Tommy c said:
I already did it. I use pay shipping because it was opened.
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You got me thinking when you mentioned Adorama selling used MBP's, they even have a rating chart including OB open box too funny. I started wondering where are they getting these used MBP's if their policy states no returns on some items ie. notebooks, computers once opened. I purchased my 2018 MBP new from them during Black Friday and wasn't aware of the return policy until later but I haven't had any problems and been very happy with the purchase, knock on wood.
 
unglued said:
You got me thinking when you mentioned Adorama selling used MBP's, they even have a rating chart including OB open box too funny. I started wondering where are they getting these used MBP's if their policy states no returns on some items ie. notebooks, computers once opened. I purchased my 2018 MBP new from them during Black Friday and wasn't aware of the return policy until later but I haven't had any problems and been very happy with the purchase, knock on wood.
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You have until Feb 1st the return anything to them as a holiday special. Im a VIP member, so, 90 days is standard. This is my email from them so you can see. They have good prices on used MBPs.

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Tommy c said:
I' going to wait it out a little bit for more to come on the used market and see if I can get maybe a Vega 20 model for that price with the 2.2, 16GB 512SSD. That would be ideal.
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vegas are only available on the 2.6 and 2.9 models
 
Tommy c said:
I was thinking you can upgrade it? if not, no bog deal. I can live without it.
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no, 2.2 CPU cannot be upgraded to Vega GPUs, it's only an option for the 2.6GHz model.
fwiw, the 2.6 + Vega is probably the sweet spot of the 2018.
 
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