I only meant the i5 U was cheap compared to the i7 U. 🙂 I mean, it's over $100 cheaper. But as you say, they are otherwise very expensive.
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Waiting for Haswell MBP Mega Thread
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I only meant the i5 U was cheap compared to the i7 U. 🙂 I mean, it's over $100 cheaper. But as you say, they are otherwise very expensive.
I still hope for the 37W quad core in the 13'' rMBP. 🙂 Been waiting ages for quad cores to become mainstream in 13'' laptops, and was told that Haswell would bring it, but here we are... Need a miracle.
Now that we officially have the processor lineup (http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013...-low-power-dual-core-haswell-cpus-unveiled/2/), what series would we expect to see in each family?
MBA - dual core U line?
rMBP - dual core M line?
MBA - dual core U line?
rMBP - dual core M line?
Most likely. My guess is,
MBA - dual core U series, 15W
rMBP 13'' - dual core M series, 37W, or dual core U series, 28W
rMBP 15'' - quad core HQ/MQ series, 37W and 47W
There might be chances for a BTO 37W quad core for the 13'' rMBP (miracle). Or, Apple decides that enough is enough, and go frontal with only quad cores for the 13'' rMBP (double miracle). 😱
Hi, I'm a newcomer to this forum and have been following your discussions for some time now. I need advice on buying a computer, but I didn't want to start a new thread just for that. So, here is the conundrum: I'm from a small European state where taxes are high which is reflected in prices of Apple products. Now, I need a new computer and I am willing to go up to 1600 USD at most. I have an acquaintance who will be coming here from the US the next month. Should I buy a core i7, 256 Gb SSD retina Macbook Pro now for 1599, as the price is on some web pages, or should I wait for Haswell? Will new retinas be as expensive as the first generation when it first arrived, or will it simply replace current versions with the same price as is now (these lowered prices)? I am afraid, on the one hand, of the price rise while the old versions are sold out, and on the other, of buying now and regretting later if the prices actually do not rise. Thank you!
considering that the 3520M and 3210M which is used in the current 13" MBP and rMBP have a TDP of 35W i would say it is possible IF the 13" heat dissipation is good enough to support the quad core, and of course ... profit margins 😎
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if you have time, always wait.
new versions usually replace the old ones with price points relatively the same ( -+ $100 ? )
while old versions, you could probably find them at discount after refresh.
That would be really nice! I'm still going to wait for the official announcement, but I'm thinking a refurb rMBP 15 is what I'm gonna do. The 4600 graphics on the M line is really disappointing. Was hoping for at least a 5000.
Can't speak for resellers prices, but Apple's prices usually stay the same, or +- $100, as already pointed out.
The price you mentioned seems very nice though. I believe the 13'' rMBP, i7, 256 GB SSD goes for $1899 on Apple's online store, if that's the one you referred to?
With Haswell so close, I would wait. Again, as pointed out, there will likely be discounts and refurbished old models, if the price is of most concern.
Yes, it's 1899 for i7 2,9 GHz and 256 GB SSD on Apple Store, and 1599 on the other seller's page (I don't know if it's permitted to write the name). I'll wait just a little more then, and hope the old models don't get sold out in these few days (many models already are). And also hope for additional discounts. 🙂
Is it possible that they update the air model and the mac 13 with haswell leaving ivy in macbook 15?
In the past, Apple has tended to update the 15" before the 13". But, you never really know what to expect with them.
If anything, I think it would be the opposite. Apple tends to favor their 15" product, for instance I think when the unibody MacBook Pros first came out it was just the 15" at first.
Mago said: BTW, seems Notebooks and Desktop too, being realist, only system with inmediate Haswell availability are iMacs and 15" rMbp, 35W haswell CPU not available until Sep/oct.
Actually, after seeing a couple things, I'm getting really nervous that you might be right (I'm waiting for retina 15" haswell.)
Macrumors and Engadget both seem to be discussing 13" rmbp and macbook air updates while leaving out the 15":
https://www.macrumors.com/2013/06/04/intel-launches-haswell-processors-ahead-of-wwdc-mac-updates/
http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/04/wwdc-2013-the-rumor-roundup/
If they update these and not the 15", I'm going to have to murder someone's dog and then find a cave for myself to live in for the next few months where I can quietly cry myself to sleep each night dreaming about what could have been... Or maybe I could focus on being grateful for what I have and... no, I like the cave idea better. Guess we'll wait and see!
Calm down..there is just an article based on no so much rumours that indicate that apple have few leaks than last year when we already knew how and what is iphone5, what is iOS6, what is ipad mini etc. Maybe now they try to reclaim their "surprise" element in their strategy. So, i think they will update all macbooks air and pro (dont know about the classic ones) to haswell. I hope they put even retina on macbooks air because it is time, its mid 2013 and everybody already put or try to copy them with this idea.
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Hi,
I keep hearing about MBA and MBPr 13" being updated, are the rMBP 15" on deck to be refreshed too? Seems like the focus is mainly on the 13" or the MBA's
I keep hearing about MBA and MBPr 13" being updated, are the rMBP 15" on deck to be refreshed too? Seems like the focus is mainly on the 13" or the MBA's
Its quite a choice considering power consumption, GPU's on chip and also i notice some CPU options missing such as security features and VPRO.
PS that list above does not tally up with:
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us...n/compare-intel-processors.html?select=laptop
PS that list above does not tally up with:
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us...n/compare-intel-processors.html?select=laptop
were are the quad cores?? all of them are 2/4
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so there is no reason NOT to update the 15" retina macbook pro, right?
they have too much combinations for it.
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so after a lot of reading today across many sites about Haswell and after following the launch, i have done a simple comparison on intel site for the possible proc for rMBP 13" ,, i have been waiting 2 months for this, and i can see now the max it can get re IGP is the HD4600, so 10%~15% boost in processor with a very good possibility of quad core on rMPB 13" and about 20% performance boost on iGPU. i can see this is a decent upgrade for the 13" if the thinner form factor rumor is true.
http://ark.intel.com/compare/75118,75992,75119,75121,75045,75991,75468
check it out, i like the i7-4702MQ very nice 🙂
http://ark.intel.com/compare/75118,75992,75119,75121,75045,75991,75468
check it out, i like the i7-4702MQ very nice 🙂
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