It's not a horrible deal, especially given the pricing OWC has charged for a 512GB user upgrade to the rMBPs.
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Waiting for Haswell MBP Mega Thread
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It's not a horrible deal, especially given the pricing OWC has charged for a 512GB user upgrade to the rMBPs.
I highly doubt that, because the upgrade to the 2,3Ghz is only 100$ more. I don't think Apple would make an upgrade for a complete new dGPU + faster CPU for only 100$
Well I view it as a 5 year investment but ****ing hell I just spent a ******** of money:
15-inch: 2.3GHz
with Retina display
Specifications
2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz
16GB 1600MHz memory
512GB PCIe-based flash storage 1
Intel Iris Pro Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M
with 2GB GDDR5 memory
Built-in battery (8 hours)2
Come to me my precious...
15-inch: 2.3GHz
with Retina display
Specifications
2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz
16GB 1600MHz memory
512GB PCIe-based flash storage 1
Intel Iris Pro Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M
with 2GB GDDR5 memory
Built-in battery (8 hours)2
Come to me my precious...
I'm not that serious but I would like to just be able to play stuff like F1 2013 etc at a decent tilt (better than PS3 anyway) Just casual play really.
I've been following this thread for months now, glad it finally happened! I could nice some advice though
Aside from the difference in screen size, which one would you pick:
'13
256GB
i7 2.8-3.3
IRIS
16RAM
or
'15
256GB
i7 2.0-3.2
IRIS Pro
8RAM
?
Both would max out my price range. I'm heavily leaning towards the 13 incher. It's basically a fully loaded 13 versus the entry 15. Additionally, is it worth upgrading from 8 to 16 RAM if I don't use it for video editing?
What do you use it for? If its just web surfing, movies and general programs, you are unlikely to ever use 8gigs
I personally have no use for Time Capsule. I won't even get AppleCare, I don't think. 2TB or 3TB depends on your uses. But maybe 3TB if you can afford it?
In Canada the base high-end model is $150 cheaper ($2649 vs $2799). Which is pretty nice.
The equivalent early-2013 refurbs are now $2169 ($200 off the old refurb price).
But factoring in my buddy's 15% employee discount makes the Haswell $2250... meaning it's essentially a no-brainer for me to go with the new model since it's only $90 more than the refurb price.
Long story short, the price drop definitely makes me feel better about the (expected) not-so-sexy update in specs.
Thanks - I heard it varies on certain products (ex iPhone and iPad not for first 3 months, but there is some doubt on other items)
just wondering if anyone had any luck...my friend isn't back to work until tomorrow and hate waiting unnecessarily
Sorry this doesn't really answer your question, I'm buying a 13inch if that helps hah.
I can't log onto the education store at home, could you please check something for me? How much is the middle 13 inch model - the one with the 256gb ssd - upgraded to 16gb ram?
I'd really appreciate your help!
So I have the base model early 2013 15" rMBP, still unopened. Was in two minds about it until I knew what was going to change today. Now i'm thinking I should just crack this bad boy open.
As far as I can see, the same price new base model gets rid of the Nvidia card, so already that's a downer if I play the odd game, and do mainly photo/video editing, right? Have the CPUs actually been upgraded to Haswell, or is this new CPU they announced (can't remember the name) a completely different thing? Is that why the battery life is only 1 hour more, as opposed to the 3 or so hours that i've been reading so much about?
From what I can see the only advantages of this new base model 15" is better wifi technology, and PCIe SSD, right, and that slightly better battery life, am I wrong? :/
Also, the other thing, I guess the main thing, that's been bugging me and making me unsure of the laptop I purchased is going with 8gb ram, rather than upping it to 16gb. I do photo editing and some video editing. However after hearing about the new OS, and how it can better utilise ram, maybe it'll be alright after all?
As far as I can see, the same price new base model gets rid of the Nvidia card, so already that's a downer if I play the odd game, and do mainly photo/video editing, right? Have the CPUs actually been upgraded to Haswell, or is this new CPU they announced (can't remember the name) a completely different thing? Is that why the battery life is only 1 hour more, as opposed to the 3 or so hours that i've been reading so much about?
From what I can see the only advantages of this new base model 15" is better wifi technology, and PCIe SSD, right, and that slightly better battery life, am I wrong? :/
Also, the other thing, I guess the main thing, that's been bugging me and making me unsure of the laptop I purchased is going with 8gb ram, rather than upping it to 16gb. I do photo editing and some video editing. However after hearing about the new OS, and how it can better utilise ram, maybe it'll be alright after all?
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I've never used it - have not backed up files in eons. haha. Maybe I'll just settle for 2TB - I'm getting a 1TB drive anyway. I can always buy an external and connect. Thanks!
2.6GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz
16GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
512GB PCIe-based Flash Storage
Backlit Keyboard (English) & User's Guide
Is this good? or do I really need the 1tb flash storage? because on my current computer I only used 155.8 gb
16GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
512GB PCIe-based Flash Storage
Backlit Keyboard (English) & User's Guide
Is this good? or do I really need the 1tb flash storage? because on my current computer I only used 155.8 gb
Not true. Varies depending on stock availability. My girlfriend's buddy got her the 15% deal on the 2013 MBA the same week it was released.
needlessly expensive for no gain, though. Never going to max out integrated graphics with 4600, let alone with iris pro, with their super conservative use of dedicated graphics.
Refub prices have DROPPED!!
Refurbished 15.4-inch MacBook Pro 2.8GHz Quad-core Intel i7 with Retina Display
Originally released February 2013
15.4-inch (diagonal) Retina display; 2880-by-1800 resolution at 220 pixels per inch
16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
768GB Flash Storage
720p FaceTime HD Camera
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory
WAS: $2900
NOW: $2459
Refurbished 15.4-inch MacBook Pro 2.8GHz Quad-core Intel i7 with Retina Display
Originally released February 2013
15.4-inch (diagonal) Retina display; 2880-by-1800 resolution at 220 pixels per inch
16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
768GB Flash Storage
720p FaceTime HD Camera
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory
WAS: $2900
NOW: $2459
Except there are 3 base options for the 13" now...
$1299 2.4/4/128
$1499 2.4/8/256
$1799 2.6/8/512
The middle "better" option is $200 more than the high end MBA, which is $1299 for a 1.3/4/256. You get a much faster processor, twice as much RAM, Iris 5100 instead of HD 5000, the Retina screen, & TB2 for that $200. Seems like a good deal to me!
Will Apple Stores carry the 15.4'' 2.3ghz, 16gb, 512gb, model in stores??
Or will they only carry special addition, maxed out versions (with highest cpu, and 1tb ssd)?
Or will they only carry special addition, maxed out versions (with highest cpu, and 1tb ssd)?
I've just checked and ordered one. 15"? The 2.0 has iris only. The 2.3 is the high end model with 750 and the 2.6 is a BTO chip for that same model...
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