Waiting for Haswell MBP Mega Thread

[Koulie]

So...

If you have no preference as to what OS you use, would the consensus be that the XPS 15 is overall a better laptop?

Great question. Let's see what the reviews say.

 

[sarakn]

I had to buy my 15" rMBP last month because I needed it for university. In a perverse sort of way I'm actually glad that the new ones are only marginally upgraded.

By the way, Mavericks is amazing. I get 9 hours of web browsing and about 4 hours of actual work (compiling things, watching videos, streaming music constantly), imagine what the new MBPs are going to get with Haswell!

If it makes you feel better....

 

[john123]

Much much worse? About 15% worse performance than 650M.

Not that much if you're not a hardcore gamer!

I'd argue the opposite. If you're a hardcore MMORPGer and/or doing things like PVP, those extra frames may end up being the difference between winning or losing a match, or certainly making things easier or harder.

 

[Rick-ITA]

I've not understood.

Can someone summarize new IPad?

Both the mini and the normal one were updated? Does the mini received a retina display?

 

[PDFierro]

did they mention anything about full hd camera on new rMBP?

No, but we have to assume it's included.

 

[sarakn]

Why... why didn't you get it somewhere else and drive it home?

Does not count - taxes are charged based on the state you register the vehicle. I tried, trust me.

 

[PDFierro]

I've not understood.

Can someone summarize new IPad?

Both the mini and the normal one were updated? Does the mini received a retina display?

Um, only the full-sized iPad has been introduced so far.

 

[john123]

If it makes you feel better....

This is a great update if you're in the BTO market, no question. But if you're comparing base model to base model, it really isn't, especially if you're not in education and were looking at using third-party resellers.

 

[powerslave12r]

Great question. Let's see what the reviews say.

And first hand user experience in addition to those reviews.

 

[mathieuh]

If it makes you feel better....

It does indeed! Some people were speculating a new form factor, fingerprint sensor, built-in toaster, all sorts!

 

[Watabou]

They didn't say anything about the HD Facetime huh?

I'm waiting for the store to be up so I can check out the configs.

 

[sarakn]

HA! iPad still starting at 16GB.

muthaphuckas! There better be at least 128GB memory.

 

[PDFierro]

There it is, iPad mini with Retina.

 

[ScubaCinci]

Yes ipad mini retina! SOLD

 

[CaveJohnson]

Hah, They just quoted Gizmodo. Never thought that would happen.

this

 

[Serban]

So retina and A7 chip....the big iPAD Air is gone

 

[PDFierro]

$399 and available later in November. Rumors about supply constraints really are true.

 

[ScubaCinci]

Ugh.."later in November"

 

[PDFierro]

Man, such a more exciting event than last month. At least we had some surprises here.

 

[dranakin]

Well, I'm glad I got my laptop with a GTX 765M instead of waiting for this refresh. The 750M is completely weak. The 4850HQ is comparable to my 4800MQ, so no concern there.

 

[Blue Sun]

It will be interesting to see the updated pricing of the rMBP in Australia. The AUD has taken a hit in the last few months, wouldn't be surprised if we saw a $300-400 price hike. Hopefully Apple doesn't smash us too much.

Well, I'm glad I got my laptop with a GTX 765M instead of waiting for this refresh. The 750M is completely weak. The 4850HQ is comparable to my 4800MQ, so no concern there.

Meh, I'm just happy the dGPU is hanging around.

 

[PDFierro]

Ugh.."later in November"

Gives me time to think about it at least.

 

[Tibits]

I had to buy my 15" rMBP last month because I needed it for university. In a perverse sort of way I'm actually glad that the new ones are only marginally upgraded.

Keep telling yourself that until you believe it.

 

[ScubaCinci]

C'mon Apple store - OPEN!

 

[yokken]

Anyone want to start the "Waiting for Apple Store to open up" megathread?