I hope Apple clarifies. Nevertheless, the alternative explanation that you could configure a base 15' rMBP to match the specs of the top-end model, end up with exactly the same price, but without the 750m, just doesn't make any sense at all.
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I hope Apple clarifies. Nevertheless, the alternative explanation that you could configure a base 15' rMBP to match the specs of the top-end model, end up with exactly the same price, but without the 750m, just doesn't make any sense at all.
It didn't make any sense to me either, which is why I started the whole discussion. That's rather strange of them, since I'm confident that there's a big amount of people that'd rather not have a dgpu, but still have a better cpu. :\
I'm really not sure, looking at the updates, if it's worth just getting a cMBP and adding RAM and (possibly) boosting the processor.
cMBP with 8GB RAM = £927
rMBP with 8GB RAM = £1014
(education prices)
I'm a musician. The retina display means little to me and I'll be using external HDs to save everything..
Is upgrading/maxing the possessors worth it?
cMBP with 8GB RAM = £927
rMBP with 8GB RAM = £1014
(education prices)
I'm a musician. The retina display means little to me and I'll be using external HDs to save everything..
Is upgrading/maxing the possessors worth it?
do you guys think the base 13" with 4gb ram is enough for gaming on windows bootcamp? mainly playing skyrim, dead space 3, and tomb raider. also.. is windows 7 preferred in my case? or upgrade to 8.1?
The 2,3Ghz version (i7-4850HQ) and the 2,6Ghz version (i7-4960HQ) support TSX, the 2,0Ghz version (i7-4750HQ) does not. Not sure about the real-world performance benefit, but the guys from Anandtech.com seem to be pretty fond of that feature.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transactional_Synchronization_Extensions
Transactional Synchronization Extensions (TSX) is an extension to the x86 instruction set architecture that adds hardware transactional memory support, to speed up multi-threaded software.
Yup. But Apple uses a special form factor for SSDs, and it is PCI-E this time around. So it's best to just pay upfront as you'll end up paying more later.
available for store pickup?
Anybody have any idea when these might be available for in-store pickup? I'd rather not have it shipped, and even if I did, it said it'd be here on the 29th. Surely they will be available in-store before then? When do stores typically have new new products available after keynotes historically?
Anybody have any idea when these might be available for in-store pickup? I'd rather not have it shipped, and even if I did, it said it'd be here on the 29th. Surely they will be available in-store before then? When do stores typically have new new products available after keynotes historically?
Its mind boggling that Apple still has 4GB has a stock option on a Macbook Pro. My 2008 non-unibody Macbook Pro has 4 GB and it isn't enough.
ok thanks. 8gb it is. I assume windows 8 still doesn't have proper drivers?
That's a crazy statement. The dGPU is clearly the better option, especially as implemented.
Wow, the cMBP is holding on by a thread. Only the Ivy Bridge 13" model is available. No more 15". I guess if you want to buy one you need to quickly check third party sellers.
That 13" cMBP just sells too well. And it's essentially their MacBook educational model I guess.
That 13" cMBP just sells too well. And it's essentially their MacBook educational model I guess.
You are both right, it doesn't make sense. Thanks for the thorough explanation again, now I understand, something weird is going on with the price politics. The base model with the plain IRIS PRO should definitely cost less with the same configuration as the high end model!
Questions (this will be my first time ordering online/over the phone with Apple.)
Am I correct in thinking that if you want a processor upgrade, you have to order online or over the phone?
Thinking that I won't need the 16GB RAM, so planning on ordering it with 8. If I find that I do need the 16GB, are returns still allowed as it would be a customised machine because of the processor? If yes, can you return to an Apple Store or do you have to pay for a courier and insurance?
Finally, I'm a student but currently away from the university campus. Guessing that I would have to order over the phone or wait until I am on campus to order in order to receive the discount?
Thanks all
Am I correct in thinking that if you want a processor upgrade, you have to order online or over the phone?
Thinking that I won't need the 16GB RAM, so planning on ordering it with 8. If I find that I do need the 16GB, are returns still allowed as it would be a customised machine because of the processor? If yes, can you return to an Apple Store or do you have to pay for a courier and insurance?
Finally, I'm a student but currently away from the university campus. Guessing that I would have to order over the phone or wait until I am on campus to order in order to receive the discount?
Thanks all
Ive been reading (from others in this forum) it should be about 20-25% better (for gaming, at least)?
Might have been reading incorrectly, however.
Well Apple just added 4GB today, at least on the rMBP. But I agree, nobody should go with 4GB RAM. Especially when you can't upgrade it later.
Apple store doesn't have in stock yet. Should I call later or tomorrow you think? They close in 5hrs 20min
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