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Waiting for Haswell MBP Mega Thread
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Yippie ! I love this thread ! Not even sure if I will buy a new 13" rMBP but still like the wait.
LOL fail... quick reply tho, do you have nothing better to do than constantly refresh the page awaiting my rebuttal?
Take a nap and come back in Octooooober....
I'm hoping it's longer than that just so the post count in this thread can exceed that of the "I just ordered . . . " thread. C'mon everyone we can beat those people!
Question: is everyone pretty much settled on what configuration they will be going with? There's all this talk about when it will come out and how hard it is to wait, but do you know what you will be ordering?
Obviously we have no idea what processors and the like will be available, but have you pretty much determined how much storage you'll need and such?
Obviously we have no idea what processors and the like will be available, but have you pretty much determined how much storage you'll need and such?
That's ironic, because I'm a professional and I laugh when I have to be tied down to an ethernet connection, I absolutely hate the waste called optical media with a passion, my design applications don't require Apple's "amazing" dGPU,
Could it be that maybe, just maybe, Apple hardware doesn't fit your "pro" paradigm? Say it aint so!
Enjoy Windows. lol.
I insulted Brian? Wow.
give yourself some credit, your not THAT Pathetic
Yeah, that's exactly it.
And I guess my "fails" are enough to keep you busy.. Look, isn't it obvious? The MBP doesn't cut it for you guys anymore - but it doesn't mean that 1) you're some bada** super professional (I was wondering how long it would take for you to start bragging about what your "pro" needs are), 2) everybody that still can use the MBP are sissy wannabes playing dress-up, or 3) that you need to compensate for yourself by ridiculing the tools you don't or can't use.
Can you be mature enough to accept that the MBP isn't the tool for you? Or do you have to belittle the tool and everybody who uses it?
I think the answer is obvious.
Since the current rMBP doesn't have a RAM configuration option, I'll just assume the Haswell rMBP will start the option again, so here's my BTO:
Size: 15"
Disp: Glossy
CPU: Max
RAM: 16GB or Max
SSD: 512GB - I don't need any more internal space, but if it's only a couple hundred bucks to increase space by 50% or so (doubtful), I might spring for it.
Not getting AppleCare, and never have.
While I'm at it, I'd probably upgrade my 2010 AEBS to a 2013 2TB TC, and grab another RAID 1 to take care of my media library and projects.
This is fun.
But getting expensive.
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Retina 15 - i7/16/512. 3 years of Apple Care. Hopefully there's a matte option this time. I'd spend $100 on that.
Well,
Size: 15"
CPU: base option
RAM: 16GB
SSD: base option
dGPU : If there is an option for that, yeah.
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Wait, I was insulted? Why didn't anybody tell me this? I didn't feel anything...
Lemme put it this way. It used to be that when I wanted a no-compromises computer, I could always look to Apple to provide it. I remember when I was a little unhappy about having to pay for Bluetooth and FireWire that came standard with every Mac, because I didn't use them yet, but their presence on every Mac made the hardware come to market and then I came to use and appreciate them.
Now I'm facing compromises. I want the latest and greatest MacBook Pro? Well, I have to buy as much memory and as big an HD as I think I'll ever need, 'cos I can't upgrade them later. What practical purpose is there for this? I have a MBP from 2011 that I recently added more memory to and swapped the HD for an SSD because SSD prices have come down. This laptop is plenty light and thin for me. I've never found myself thinking, "Geez, if only it were 3mm thinner, I'd gladly forego my ability to ever upgrade it."
And I'm willing to pay big bucks for a laptop with the latest and greatest GPU. Apple, shut up and take my money! No, I either have to settle for last generation's 650m, or give up on a dedicated GPU altogether.
And, seriously ... no Ethernet port? Really? I either have to give up a USB port and hope I don't lose a dongle, or else deal with my WiFi that drops out on me sometimes?
I'm not belittling the MBP. I'm sure it's just fine for lots of people. But I'm used to getting more from Apple, not less. That's all.
Thank you! Tell that to djra8!
I hear you man. I've found myself that upgrading over the years isn't actually much cheaper than "buying big" up front. Either way, I think some other folks around here see Apple's design decisions as a "step backwards" vs. aiming at a different or emerging market - and emerging markets are definitely a high-risk high-reward proposition.
I too have a fistful of money for a dGPU.
Standard processor, 8GB ram, 512 GB SSD if possible without having to pay for upping the processor as well.
*Moar brightness please. Everytime I go in an apple store it's still utterly disturbing how much brighter the 15" cMBP is than the 15" rMBP*
I was in the apple store yesterday and one of the employees was telling a mom about the retina line from computer next to me. He asked what the computer would be used for. She said it was for her daughter in college, she'd mostly use it for web browsing, writing papers, etc. The guy said "Well in that case, I highly suggest you get a computer with no less than 16GB ram" and continued to explain how ram was essential to be able to allocate all the tasks effectively and smoothly.
Sales people these days
Gotta do what you gotta do I guess. 
I kinda snorted and walked away 
I'm waiting for the 13" Haswell rMBP. I know I'll get it with the most RAM available (hoping for 16GB but 8GB isn't a deal breaker) and the fastest processor. Unless something changes with SSD prices (unlikely) I'll get the 512GB one. I'm hoping to have this one for a while. Credit card locked and loaded
I remember seeing the 11" and 13" Macbooks.. 13" was ok, 11" was real small. But I need space more my apps, and a light 15" suits my needs.
13", base processor (unless by some miracle we have the option to upgrade to quad core), 16gb RAM (if the option is added), 256gb SSD (I don't need much space on board due to my many external drives, but I definitely need more than 128gb because of bootcamp), and if we happen to get IGZO screens this update (I'm not getting my hopes up too high for this) then I'll be hanging on to this particular MBP for a few years. If not, then I'll be upgrading when we do get IGZO.
What about you? What's your planned configuration?
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RAM always makes me wary on the Macbook Air. I want open slots or if you need to get one, max out the RAM. OWC/Macsales usually gets around to providing custom storage upgrades for Macs. I highly recommend them.
If you have a 2.5" drive NewEgg usually works just fine or for RAM too. When in doubt, OWC's prices are competitive enough but they're guaranteed to work on your Mac!
If you have a 2.5" drive NewEgg usually works just fine or for RAM too. When in doubt, OWC's prices are competitive enough but they're guaranteed to work on your Mac!
Definitely 13-inch. I'm leaning towards the upper base configuration with 256GB, although I might go all out and max everything.
All this wait for the rMBP has really put me off. I had planned to purchase it and transfer all data before my next semester at uni, but as that won't be happening I might as well keep my MBA.
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