So, I think I'm going to pass on the 2016 15" TB rMBP for now. I like them, have tried it out but I think they might need a generation to get some of the kinks worked out. I'm not going to go into that here.
But, I need to upgrade from my 2012 rMBP as I want better 4K external support and faster speed, processor, memory, dGPU and hopefully, battery life.
The current NEW 2015 rMBP that apple sells seems to be pretty high priced and it appears that they have somewhat crippled the dGPU with the newer intel chip vs. the previous chipset.
So, where can one find a solid performer, possibly with a processor upgrade and the Radeon M370x. 16GB ram and 512GB drive?
Is the secondary used market the best place for this? Are there models out there, NIB that can still be purchased?
Are there models or configs to avoid?
Is a refurb the only path.?
thanks for the input, and time
tb
But, I need to upgrade from my 2012 rMBP as I want better 4K external support and faster speed, processor, memory, dGPU and hopefully, battery life.
The current NEW 2015 rMBP that apple sells seems to be pretty high priced and it appears that they have somewhat crippled the dGPU with the newer intel chip vs. the previous chipset.
So, where can one find a solid performer, possibly with a processor upgrade and the Radeon M370x. 16GB ram and 512GB drive?
Is the secondary used market the best place for this? Are there models out there, NIB that can still be purchased?
Are there models or configs to avoid?
Is a refurb the only path.?
thanks for the input, and time
tb