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Which one should I get for my first MacBook Pro?

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dragondragon

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Jul 10, 2013
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1. MacBook Pro retina 15"
Version 2012
Samsung screen
2.6 8GB, 512 SSD
58 battery cycles
MS office 2011
OEM Magic Mouse
Apple Limited 1 year warranty til December 2013
For $1800


2. Rmbp 15"
Version 2012
Samsung screen
2.6 8GB 512SSD
74 cycles
AppleCare until march 2016
$2000

Which one should I get it?
If not, should I get

1. New Cmbp 15" anti glare 16GB 500 SATA ($2000) + $100 apple gift card
2. Refurbished rmbp 15" 8GB 256GB ($1700)


I'm using for school, watching lots of movies.
I need a laptop w/ high speakers quality. Retina doesn't matter for me. And I need a cooler temp laptop.
 
Even though option 2 has AppleCare until 2016, I'd still go with option 1 as you're getting the same computer, less battery cycles, MS Office (good since you said you'll need it for school), and the Magic Mouse all for a lower price.
 
I agree with Agent-P. You can buy cheap Applecare with either student discount or at B&H and the price would be the same rounded down as option 2.
 
dragondragon said:
I'm using for school, watching lots of movies.
I need a laptop w/ high speakers quality. Retina doesn't matter for me. And I need a cooler temp laptop.
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Sounds like you already made the decision - the cMBP. I'd say since you're getting office and the mouse and less cycles on the battery it is a better deal
 
I still haven't made up my mind yet.
But alot of people told me that cmbp gets hotter than the rmbp...
I concerned about the temperature and speaker qualities the most.

Thank you for all advice. It helps me alot!
 
Really?

You truly need to save money now, school is going to rob you blind so really, save your money today, please. Please order a perfectly amazing refurbished 13" cMBP.
 
I would get the $1800 one with Office and mouse. You have few months to save the $250 for apple care and you are just getting the magic mouse and office for $50.
 
dragondragon said:
1. MacBook Pro retina 15"
Version 2012
Samsung screen
2.6 8GB, 512 SSD
58 battery cycles
MS office 2011
OEM Magic Mouse
Apple Limited 1 year warranty til December 2013
For $1800


2. Rmbp 15"
Version 2012
Samsung screen
2.6 8GB 512SSD
74 cycles
AppleCare until march 2016
$2000

Which one should I get it?
If not, should I get

1. New Cmbp 15" anti glare 16GB 500 SATA ($2000) + $100 apple gift card
2. Refurbished rmbp 15" 8GB 256GB ($1700)


I'm using for school, watching lots of movies.
I need a laptop w/ high speakers quality. Retina doesn't matter for me. And I need a cooler temp laptop.
Click to expand...

An iPad would be overkill for your needs, buy the cheapest computer you can and you'll be fine.
 
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