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Waiting for Skylake MBP thread
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I care less about maxing out the CPU than I do maxing out RAM or storage, so I'll probably pass on the extra 400 MHz processor.
Maxed out model. No thinking about what I need or don't need. Costs will be amortized over 5 years anyway (till the next upgrade).
Without knowing what upgrades will exist, it's kind of hard to tell. I'all probably try to max out the processor, graphics and memory, but storage is kind of a non-issue for me. I keep my archived photo and video files external, and I'll be using a USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 external SSD to keep a bootcamp version of Windows on, just in case I feel nostalgic for a GOG game like X-Wing/TIE Fighter. I'll probably aim for 512GB unless Apple gets more reasonable with storage upgrade costs.
It depends. I find getting the biggest SSD on offer is usually worth it, although painfully expensive. But often the second-from-the-top processor option is a lot less expensive for very little difference in performance. So not completely maxed out.
And I never know how much memory to get.
3, easily. The extra processor speed usually isn't worth it, but it's all about the max RAM and 500Gb SSD.
Choice #3.
On current models, maxing out processor is about $300. Maxing out RAM is about $200. Doubling storage from 256GB to 512GB is $200. I can see doing all of those, especially if you are starting out with a $2000 base price. But going from 512GB to 1TB for $500? I just can't see any value in that. There are probably a few power users who need 1TB internal storage, but if that is just for iTunes or Photos storage, it might make more sense to get 500 GB on the MBP, and then get 4 years of 500GB iCloud storage for $480.
Yea I'd say #3 as well. In the past i've maxed out the processor, but there really isn't much of a difference between the top 2 CPU tiers.
Not sure what to do if there is a dGPU yet. I'm fine with either 16 or 32gb of ram. 512GB ssd is fine as well.
Not sure what to do if there is a dGPU yet. I'm fine with either 16 or 32gb of ram. 512GB ssd is fine as well.
I will totally max out mine. Well, except if the last step is going from 1TB to 2TB then I will pass on that one. I tend to keep all my music and movies on a separate hard drive.
If the last step means a Little additional power with SSD, I will upgrade and max it out. Hopefully, I won't have to pay far more than 3000€.
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Ultra extreme to the max--totally rad and kewl
But seriously, I had my last MBP for 3 and a half years. I want this thing to be as powerful as possible for as long as possible. I'll be getting a 15" (or whatever size the largest model will be) with the highest specs available.
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Pretty much want at least 16 gigs of RAM for the 13", if it's less I'll pay for more.
Long as base storage is 256 gigs I won't upgrade it, unless they stop charging a massive premium for extra storage.
I don't do anything too crazy so a slightly upgraded baseline will do.
Good point, we are sharing an opinion on that Topic. I would even be fine with 500GB. Whereby I see no harm in having 1TB if I should really be able - hopefully - to use this rMBP for about 5 years or more ...
Ugh, it should not be $200 to go from 8 GB to 16 GB RAM. Freakin' Apple...no doubt if there's a 32 GB option, it will be $200 to go from 16 to 32...
I would like to have a large hard drive so I no longer have to keep my lossless music on an external HDD. My MBP is always my primary music device and currently I have around 300 GB of lossless music. Naturally this didn't fit on my last MBP's 256 GB SSD. So 1 TB should do it, but I won't say no to 2 TB if it's available. I also have many photos, though I believe my photos took up no more than 50 GB on my last computer.
I would like to have a large hard drive so I no longer have to keep my lossless music on an external HDD. My MBP is always my primary music device and currently I have around 300 GB of lossless music. Naturally this didn't fit on my last MBP's 256 GB SSD. So 1 TB should do it, but I won't say no to 2 TB if it's available. I also have many photos, though I believe my photos took up no more than 50 GB on my last computer.
Still using FCP7 here on an aging 2011 17inch MBP...
Coming from an early 2010 dual-core i5 processor, I know the base processor of the 15" will launch me into outer space, so no further upgrade is needed there. Unless you guys can convince me otherwise, I'm sticking with 16GB of RAM which is double what I have now. Lightroom will be my primary application. My money will go towards the SSD, shooting for 512GB. I'm going to keep my photos externally. It'd be cool if they offered a couple different standalone dGPU options, where you wouldn't need to get the high end model. Iris Pro should be fine for the Blizzard games I'll be playing, though.
#1 / #2.
I've decided I'm going for a 13" (or whatever the smallest will be) and keep my Skylake / Pascal mITX desktop. So, I'll upgrade the RAM to 16GB most likely, and possibly the storage, if Apple doesn't actually join the 21st century and go with a 256GB SSD on the base model. Same core / higher clock CPU upgrades are a waste of money, IMO, and the GPU doesn't really matter to my specific use case.
I've decided I'm going for a 13" (or whatever the smallest will be) and keep my Skylake / Pascal mITX desktop. So, I'll upgrade the RAM to 16GB most likely, and possibly the storage, if Apple doesn't actually join the 21st century and go with a 256GB SSD on the base model. Same core / higher clock CPU upgrades are a waste of money, IMO, and the GPU doesn't really matter to my specific use case.
I'm currently using a Mac mini after my Air broke down, but I really need something more powerful. Do you think this would be a good setup:
-Low-end MacBook Pro 15" connected to two external monitors most of the time. Portable enough to take with me when programming at a friend's house or need the power when going out.
-Low-end MacBook 12" to browse MacRumors Forums from the cough, take with me on the plane, in the car and on the go.
Anyone experience with a similar setup?
-Low-end MacBook Pro 15" connected to two external monitors most of the time. Portable enough to take with me when programming at a friend's house or need the power when going out.
-Low-end MacBook 12" to browse MacRumors Forums from the cough, take with me on the plane, in the car and on the go.
Anyone experience with a similar setup?
You People... I am currently using an MSI i3 with 4gb of ram, about 4~5 years old.
Could someone please describe what the change to the brand new maxed out rMBP 2016 will be like in.. hopefully a month or two? :-D
PS: the screen is shaking and goes off at a certain Point. I always have to find the right spot to make it "stable". Hope you'll have fun reading this and it might just make your wait a bit less horrible.
Plus never used macOS or OS X as a daily driver... Just can't wait!
Could someone please describe what the change to the brand new maxed out rMBP 2016 will be like in.. hopefully a month or two? :-D
PS: the screen is shaking and goes off at a certain Point. I always have to find the right spot to make it "stable". Hope you'll have fun reading this and it might just make your wait a bit less horrible.
Plus never used macOS or OS X as a daily driver... Just can't wait!
My guess would be that they will make it like an MSI that is 2-3 years old...
I'm actually in the hospital dying of old-age and never got the chance to upgrade my Macbook Pro.
Not for me - it's more driven by the fear of not being able to upgrade after I purchase it. I'm self-employed and use my laptop for work - so saving 5 minutes a day actually saves/makes me money.
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