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Waiting for Haswell MBP Mega Thread

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AlecMyrddyn said:
Howdy neighbor!

I'm in the same boat.

Can't seem to decide between the 13"/2.6/8/512 base model or upgrading it to 13"/2.8/16/512...

Every time I think I've decided, the reasons to go for the other seem appealing.

I think I'm ever so slowly sliding toward the "best" base model. It'll be available in the Apple Store if I need to exchange it for any reason. And in 3 years, chances are the newest models will have a ton of new advancements. If I take care of it, it should still be worth something to help offset the cost of replacing it.
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Which config is that? 2.6/8/512 ?
 
PDFierro said:
I'm literally going to travel the world. And even though the 15-inch rMBP will fit (barely) on an airplane tray, the 13-inch is so much better for travelling. Plus, I just don't like how the 15" is. The 13-inch rMBP form factor/dimensions/weight are perfect in my eyes, and that's what matters to me. The 15" is just too wide, and I don't think the difference in the screen size:screen real estate ratio is that big.

Looking back on it, I could have been happy with 8GB RAM. But as much as I want to update my rMBP more frequent than the average user, I'm going to be in countries where Macs cost a ridiculous price compared to here in the USA, and I don't want to be forced to buy a new computer just because I need more RAM.

I am definitely going to go 2.8 i7/16GB RAM. I wish I would have done the extra RAM in the first place. The question is if I'm going to stick with a 256GB SSD or go all out with 1TB.

Apple just finally took the charge off my card today. But I totally get what you mean about thinking about the future, it's good to really think about your configuration. Luckily I've almost reached a final decision.
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Why not the one SSD size in between (512gb) ???
 
fskywalker said:
Which config is that? 2.6/8/512 ?
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That's the one I'm leaning toward. I call it the "best" base configuration for the 13". I'm leaning that way because it's in stock at the Apple Store. If I have any problems, I can get it replaced without having to wait for a new one to be built and shipped. I'm also not doing anything memory intensive.

In 3-4 years, the BTO version with 2.8/16/512 realistically probably won't feel that much faster unless ram usage has really changed. And whatever models are available in 2017 will probably be much better all around and worth upgrading to.
 
PDFierro said:
No middle ground for me. :)
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Why not...? If 256gb might work for you, wouldn't 512gb certainly work for you?

The best choice for you (considering how much you're wanting to spend) is the best pre-configured 13-inch model, plus the 16gb RAM upgrade.

It has a faster CPU than the other configurations, which you're clearly concerned about; an incredibly generous SSD, which you're also concerned about; and enough RAM to do absolutely never need to worry about memory again, even when running a virtual machine and editing enormous images at the same time.

Why do you think you need the dual-core i7? I realize that the RAM upgrade is very questionable, considering RAM requirements have shrunk recent years, but I don't understand why it's less important to you than that CPU upgrade.

To be clear, I think most of us would be perfectly okay with the un-upgraded base 13-inch model, with the 128gb SSD being the only real concern for the rest of us. 4gb of RAM goes much further than most of us realize, and the base CPU is still very good.

But you're clearly wanting to spend money on a machine that will be high-end for years. As are many of us!
 
RngRngBananaRam said:
Why not...? If 256gb might work for you, wouldn't 512gb certainly work for you?

The best choice for you (considering how much you're wanting to spend) is the best pre-configured 13-inch model, plus the 16gb RAM upgrade.

It has a faster CPU than the other configurations, which you're clearly concerned about; an incredibly generous SSD, which you're also concerned about; and enough RAM to do absolutely never need to worry about memory again, even when running a virtual machine and editing enormous images at the same time.

Why do you think you need the dual-core i7? I realize that the RAM upgrade is very questionable, considering RAM requirements have shrunk recent years, but I don't understand why it's less important to you than that CPU upgrade.

To be clear, I think most of us would be perfectly okay with the un-upgraded base 13-inch model, with the 128gb SSD being the only real concern for the rest of us. 4gb of RAM goes much further than most of us realize, and the base CPU is still very good.

But you're clearly wanting to spend money on a machine that will be high-end for years. As are many of us!
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I agree with you, but everyone has its storage plan on their macs (external / internal combinations). I have the max out size on my 2012 13" rMBP machine (768GB size) and currently use 425GB with files, music and videos, so for me the 256GB would not work at all, may get by with the 512GB, but only having 80GB of space for future stuff. I wish Mac had left the 768GB option on the mix, since it would had been roughly a $250 cost adder on top of the 512GB option and would had provide more flexibility without going all the way to the 1 TB option.
 
RngRngBananaRam said:
Why not...? If 256gb might work for you, wouldn't 512gb certainly work for you?

The best choice for you (considering how much you're wanting to spend) is the best pre-configured 13-inch model, plus the 16gb RAM upgrade.

It has a faster CPU than the other configurations, which you're clearly concerned about; an incredibly generous SSD, which you're also concerned about; and enough RAM to do absolutely never need to worry about memory again, even when running a virtual machine and editing enormous images at the same time.

Why do you think you need the dual-core i7? I realize that the RAM upgrade is very questionable, considering RAM requirements have shrunk recent years, but I don't understand why it's less important to you than that CPU upgrade.

To be clear, I think most of us would be perfectly okay with the un-upgraded base 13-inch model, with the 128gb SSD being the only real concern for the rest of us. 4gb of RAM goes much further than most of us realize, and the base CPU is still very good.

But you're clearly wanting to spend money on a machine that will be high-end for years. As are many of us!
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Everyone has their reasons, no need to question it. What did you order?
 
Watabou said:
Awesome, It looks almost all the regular posters in the Waiting for Haswell thread have gotten their rMBPs. I can't believe how fast my rMBP is. Compiling two things with NO slowdowns. So awesome.
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I actually got mine on Friday. Been a bit busy. 15" 2.3 ghz model. This thing is just fantastic. Samsung display and Samsung SSD. Blazing fast. Just perfect in every way. I like to watch movies in bed or on the couch with it on my belly. I watched 2 back to back. 3 1/2 hrs. Really wasn't that warm, certainly not hot and the fans never kicked on. On my 2009 those fans whirled after 20 mins. My cost was $2399 with discount. Worth every penny
 
Does anyone have backlight bleeding on their haswell? I have a little in the bottom left and right corner of the screen. Just noticed it in a dark room with 60% brightness and a dark image on the screen.

Didn't notice it before that, so I'm debating with myself whether I should get it replaced or not.
 
jafingi said:
Does anyone have backlight bleeding on their haswell? I have a little in the bottom left and right corner of the screen. Just noticed it in a dark room with 60% brightness and a dark image on the screen.

Didn't notice it before that, so I'm debating with myself whether I should get it replaced or not.
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That kind of stuff drives me crazy. Once I have seen a defect like that I can't stop looking for it. It's a kind of insanity I wish I didn't have. You can guess what I'd do: have it replaced for one with an even backlight ;)
 
to all happy owners of 13incher - I do see UI lags while using rMBpro 13 inch, especially when using scaled resolution to 1440*900 - mainly using expose and mission control - do you think it is sw issue and will be solved with Mavericks update, or Iris is just not strong enough?
 
ValSalva said:
That kind of stuff drives me crazy. Once I have seen a defect like that I can't stop looking for it. It's a kind of insanity I wish I didn't have. You can guess what I'd do: have it replaced for one with an even backlight ;)
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Yeah, but then I'd have to wait, what... 2 weeks to get a new one :eek:

I don't think it's so bad, and it's not so visible in daylight. But at night in a dark room. At least I have two weeks to think about it. It's a machine worth $3100 having a flaw, and it should last the next 3 years. So maybe it's worth it to get it replaced.
 
Just talked with an authorized Apple reseller in my city (we don't have any Apple Store's in Denmark - only resellers), and I can just drop by the store and they'll put on a new screen in a few days, as they are the ones who cover Apple Store warranties even though I ordered it online directly from Apple.

Nice - going there tomorrow :rolleyes:

As you, ValSalva, I don't think I could live with just KNOWING there was a flaw on the (expensive) machine.
 
What to do?

I have the cash to purchase the desired configuration of the 15'' 2.3ghz/16GB/1TB. Apple doesn't carry that config in stores and they will force me to wait until 18th to receive via mail.

Or, I can walk into the apple store and walk out with a 2.3ghz/16/512GB and I can test for IR and whatnot. I imagine it will be difficult to send back a shipped BTO with IR. Is the 1TB worth the wait and risk?
 
PDFierro said:
Really? If that's true, I wonder why. But so far, it seems like every 13" owner has gotten an LG screen.
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I've tried a whole bunch if the codes that people have posted and gotten nothing except "color LCD". It's slight relief, actually, because then I don't have to freak out about having LG or whatever. I'm blissfully ignorant haha. Buy if an issue ever arises then I'll be grumpy.
 
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