Yet another "which 15?" thread

[AppleGoat]

Given price is not a consideration (there is only a measly $40 difference between the two computers) which would you get if you were me. I do graphic design but I have no desire (nor will I ever have a desire) to game. Doing 3D work is not something I currently do, but I can't predict whether or not I will want to dabble with it down the road.

Here are the two options (both refurbs):

Late 2013 base 15" Haswell 2ghz with Iris Pro Graphics
$1,699

OR

Early 2013 base 15" Ivy Bridge 2.4ghz with Nvidia 650M
$1,659 (when it's there)

Thanks in advance!

 

[simon48]

What are the full specs of each?

 

[AppleGoat]

These two models are well known -- they are the base models for the current and past generations. Both have 8GB RAM and 256GB Storage.

 

[simon48]

I'd get the newest one.

 

[AppleGoat]

Thanks -- that's what I'm leaning towards. Faster storage, faster I/O, faster WiFi. Not having a discrete graphics card kinda rubs me the wrong way, however.

 

[Robster3]

Thanks -- that's what I'm leaning towards. Faster storage, faster I/O, faster WiFi. Not having a discrete graphics card kinda rubs me the wrong way, however.

I have the early 2103 model, should of got the 16gb/512gb. I would get it if buying again. Then you would have it all.

 

[simon48]

Thanks -- that's what I'm leaning towards. Faster storage, faster I/O, faster WiFi. Not having a discrete graphics card kinda rubs me the wrong way, however.

Iris Pro is just about as fast as the 650m.

 

[AppleGoat]

I have the early 2103 model, should of got the 16gb/512gb. I would get it if buying again. Then you would have it all.

Well that model is out of my price range (as if the base model I am considering is not)

 

[alphaod]

The Iris Pro graphics is great. I run on that all the time and I have no issues with pro apps.

I would get the newer one.