Mr. Wonderful
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The early 2013 one is $60 more. Worth it?
$60 for a high-end CPU upgrade? Definitely.
The early 2013 one is $60 more. Worth it?
Sorry to hear that. Are you thinking of getting a retina mini or an Air at this point? (or neither):lol ok
I love paying $155 for pieces of shit too.
So many bullshit posts about how there are plenty of amazing STUNNING cheap as fuck tablets out there.
The iPad is easily the best tablet out there. If you can afford, nothing comes close. If you're on a very tight budget the N7 is ok but I would rather buy nothing over the N7. And yes, tried one. Scrolling around a PDF was laughable. Chrome was pretty shitty too and the narrow screen + huge bezel is an awful combination.
If I buy some tech, I want it to work well and be enjoyable. I want quality build. I want a quality smooth OS. I want a huge range of apps. I want awesome dev support. I totally agree iPad prices aren't for everyone but dont come talking about how a piece of shit tablet can compete.
Eh, screw it! That Verge review did me in. #YOLO and all that
Fuck. Been hovering over the purchase button for a whole day now.... But I'll see how much I can ditch my 13" rMBP for, this is the machine I really wanted
The Verge has convinced me the top of the line 15" is the model I will be getting.
Damn you.
Eh, screw it! That Verge review did me in. #YOLO and all that
I want to. So bad. But I have to wait at least 2 weeks. This is going to draaaaaaag.Embrace it!
I was thinking retina mini at first but now leaning towards the Air.Sorry to hear that. Are you thinking of getting a retina mini or an Air at this point? (or neither)
While I think your first complaints could be fixed with the Play Store (quickoffice is garbage and Chrome isn't ready for the spotlight imo) ultimately if the aspect ratio doesn't work for you its a nonstarter. There is no single right tablet for everyone, regardless of what posters in this thread might think.
Its kind of funny though, iPhone users get a lot of flak if they feel that their 3.5 or 4 inch screen is the perfect size but when I'm using the N7 to read in bed I feel the same way. I can't imagine holding a 10 inch screen or a wider screen that would be more difficult to use with one hand.
Closest store that has the $2599 rMBP is an hour a way and only has one left... Don't know if I should gamble the trip.
My 13" rMBP has arrived. So excited to get it set up later tonight. It is remarkable how thin and light it is. Considering it is replacing my 2010 MB Air, that is saying something.
And my local store just got restocked.
What would you guys do? I just picked up the $1999 model with 256GB storage and 8gb ram. I do a fair amount of video editing and will need to do a 4-6 DVD project in January. Basically I'm worried that 256gb is too little. The other option is a USB 3 hard drive but I figure for video production it makes more sense to have the 512gb. $600 more is just hard to swallow.
I am a weak man, just got back with the $2599 rMBP. Making a promise to myself this needs to last at least 2 years.
do you plan on dropping it a lot or something?
I feel the same way. Mine is going to last at least 3 years. Hopefully more. Who knows what power we'll have by then? Maybe by then we'll have discrete GPU's in the 13" and 16GB RAM standard. (And possibly 256GB as the bottom line standard SSD amount so 512 won't be so costly.)No, I just always fall for the new model. I think they finally hit the sweet spot with the design/battery/power. Exactly what I want.
I feel the same way. Mine is going to last at least 3 years. Hopefully more. Who knows what power we'll have by then? Maybe by then we'll have discrete GPU's in the 13" and 16GB RAM standard. (And possibly 256GB as the bottom line standard SSD amount so 512 won't be so costly.)
Exactly, this is going to be the first Macbook I buy the apple care for to make sure I get 3 years.
I feel the same way. Mine is going to last at least 3 years. Hopefully more. Who knows what power we'll have by then? Maybe by then we'll have discrete GPU's in the 13" and 16GB RAM standard. (And possibly 256GB as the bottom line standard SSD amount so 512 won't be so costly.)
Two. Three total. You only get 1 out of the box.Buy it with a credit card that doubles you warranty. All of a sudden applecare doesn't look that appealing as it is only covering you for 1 extra year.
And until that day, they will probably offer dGPU's on the highest end only.I think if anything the industry is going the opposite way. Integrated graphics are getting better and cheaper, apple is going to use them more and in more devices as time goes by, not less.
Tell that to my white MacBook that barely made it past 1.5 and limped along for the second 1.5.Apple laptops last like 5 years...
Two. Three total. You only get 1 out of the box.
And until that day, they will probably offer dGPU's on the highest end only.
Was that common for all ur laptops?Tell that to my white MacBook that barely made it past 1.5 and limped along for the second 1.5.
Ok, good apple laptops last like 5 years.Tell that to my white MacBook that barely made it past 1.5 and limped along for the second 1.5.
Yeah. Actually, funny thing. The white MacBook was the first Mac I didn't buy AppleCare for in a while. So it ended up falling apart immediately as the warranty ended. (The very last day of warranty, I took it to a store to replace the top case. I had the opportunity to purchase AC right there but passed it up.) Since then, I always get AC for my laptops. (I never bought it for my 2010 Mac mini. I've had that for about 2.5 years now, granted, unlike a laptop, I don't wear it out by taking it everywhere but I do have it running all the time serving media and backups.)Ok, good apple laptops last like 5 years.
Thinking of grabbing one to replace a 2008 MBP, I eagerly anticipate your impressions!
Why should I get the retina mini over the big ipad air? I really don't mind size/weight. Bigger screen seem like the better way to go :x
Why should I get the retina mini over the big ipad air? I really don't mind size/weight. Bigger screen seem like the better way to go :x
Both the air and retina mini are essentially the same across the board minus size/price...hmmm
You shouldn't.
Well, that's your decision. The two are basically the same now, the only difference being the screen size. You need to pick the one you can read comfortably and don't mind using. I personally can't go back to the large size. So my next iPad will be an iPad mini 3 (Retina) probably next fall. I used to have an iPad 2.Why should I get the retina mini over the big ipad air? I really don't mind size/weight. Bigger screen seem like the better way to go :x
Both the air and retina mini are essentially the same across the board minus size/price...hmmm
Well, that's your decision. The two are basically the same now, the only difference being the screen size. You need to pick the one you can read comfortably and don't mind using. I personally can't go back to the large size. So my next iPad will be an iPad mini 3 (Retina) probably next fall. I used to have an iPad 2.
Probably not. Otherwise reviewers would do benchmarks for every speed. It's probably negligible these days. Aim for the other specs first. Or get the i7 if you really want a difference.The 0.2Ghz difference in processors between the 256/512GB 13" MBPr's isn't actually going to make any real world difference is it?