Purchasing a Early 2013 MBP Refurb

I'm going to be purchasing a Refurb 2013 MBP, i7 / 16GB of RAM / 512GB SSD / 650M from the Apple Online Store. My question is this: On my PC I have a pretty expensive motherboard that powers my speaker system extremely well and gives it some great sound, I find that when I plug the system into my Late 2007 iMac the quality and depth of the sound is far less than on my PC. Is this going to be an issue on my MBP as well or are the newer integrated sound chips more powerful?
Thanks for any insight.

As far as I believe, Blackmagic Disk Speed Test only writes small chunks of data and uses some calculation and predicition to 'meassure' the speed of the disk. It doesnt really write an large amount of data to the disk. But when you copy some large files, or install/update big software like Adobe, the fans will kick in after a few minutes. I can reproduce this every time with copying files, while the temperatures are just fine.
As you say there is about no CPU and IO usage, what are the temperatures of your system? Is it actually running hot when the fans kick in, or they're just moving cold air? Unlikely, but there might be a air intake/temperature sensor issue with yours. Try copying some large files, if the fans don't kick it, its not IO related. Then we've canceled that out, and an that case I recommend visiting a genius, as it indicates something else is wrong with your machine.

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I had reinstalled the OSX on my MBP a few times so I am not unfamiliar with the process of rebooting from the boot menu, formatting via the disk utility and then reinstalling either via a backup or from the internet backup (as the retina does not have a dvd drive).
Doing it this time and I did nothing different, however upon entering the disk utility screen, the main disk image simply wasn't there. I was conducting a reinstall of OSX from the internet and had already downloaded the new software, as you have to do when installing from the internet. I then came to the disk utility screen, ready to reformat the hard drive and it simply wasn't there at all. The only image there was the one I had just downloaded ready to install.
Thinking this extremely strange, I reboot the computer and it takes ages, then comes to a screen with a continually flashing folder symbol with a question mark in it. I have left it like this for 30 mins with no change.
So now, I cannot boot normally, and I cannot reinstall a downloaded image on the main SSD because it is not showing at all in the disk utility.
I have plugged in an external hard drive and am currently installing a new image on this to try to check where the main hard drive is once it is up and running, but any help at all would be greatly appreciated.
As mentioned, it is an early 2013 MBP retina, the warranty is up so cannot take it back to apple.

If you live near an Apple Store, make a Genius Bar appointment to have the computer tested. Supposedly there is no charge for testing. Use 2nd link if not near an Apple Store or aren’t in the US.
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Flash won't install after downloading...early 2013 MBP/Retina, 8GB DDR3 1600 MHz Ram, 3GHz Intel Core i7 Processor (clean installation)

Flash Player won’t install after downloading
On the first attempt to install v14, Flash Player v13 was installed and working fine.
I opened the installation package for the new Flash Player, followed standard protocol for installing Mac software and it hung before retrieving anything.
Subsequently, while watching the beach ball spin, I got an error message that the installer could not retrieve the v13 Flash Player software.
So I uninstalled Flash Player 13 and again attempted to install v14, only to see the spinning beach ball followed by a message that the installer could not retrieve the v14 Flash Player software.
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Adobe Flash Uninstaller
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Difference between late-2012 and early-2013 mbp retina 13"?

I just bought the early-2013 mbp retina from the refurbished section of the mac site.
It seems to be v. difficult to get detailed info on this model. Most web queries about aspects of this model bring up info on the late-2012 model.
Is this some sort of freak model that was a limited run?
One of the main reasons I ask is that I have a 512gb SSD, and I'm looking to replace it with the 768gb SSD module. The SSD module I am looking to buy advertises itself as being compatible with the late-2012, but no mention of early-2013.
The late-2012 and early-2013 share the same model number (A1425), should I assume they carry the same architecture under the hood?
**Before you reply**
- Yes, I know I'm not supposed to open the computer, might void the warranty etc.
- No, I didn't have the option of the 768gb SSD when I bought it, it was already assembled. I got it cheap.
- Yes, I am aware that SSD upgrade is an expensive option.
- Yes, I am aware I can store additional data on an external HDD.
- Yes, I am aware I can boot from a higher capacity external HDD.
- No, I don't want to know about alternative options, just the one outlined in the original query.
Thanks.

didvid.s,
the technical specifications for the two models are here and here. Contrast and compare them to your heart’s content.

Graphics concern with early 2013, MBP Retina 15 2.4 i7

I was having issues with my graphics glitching / stuttering (if that makes sense) when scrolling zooming. All my icons across the bottom would almost vibrate as the cursor past over them. Anyway, the good guys as Apple Genius (after id done the AHT / PRAM) replaced my machine like for like with a brand new early 2013 model (slight upgrade to 2.4).
Anyway - I also have the new IMAC - My problem is this; I use google earth. I have this installed to both my MBPR and IMAC. On my IMAC it works faultlessly, smooth and as it should. On my MBPR however it is very glitchy, the screen stutters as i zoom in and move around. It is almost as if the graphics cannot cope.
This new machine is 24hrs old, straight out of the box with OS X 10.8.3 - Does anyone have any ideas of what i can do? Surely this cannot be the way it is for a £2000 machine? I am no Apple expert and recently converted so have everythning apple. I purchased the Retina Pro as my expectations were that it would be the all singing and dancing machine - Any help, suggestions as to what i can do would be fantastic.
Surely this cannot be a faulty machine? The only common thing between this and my last machine is the time machine back up!

Just for info - incase its relevant:
My IMAC is the following model which works pefectly with google earth.
21.5-inch: 2.9GHz
2.9GHz quad-core Intel Core i5
Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
8GB (two 4GB) memory
1TB hard drive1
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 512MB
My Macbook is the following model - Same google earth download, but graphics are really glitchy, stuttery when zooming in or out.
15-inch: 2.4GHz
with Retina display
2.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
Turbo Boost up to 3.4GHz
8GB 1600MHz memory
256GB flash storage1
Intel HD Graphics 4000
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory
Built-in battery (7 hours)2
dont know if any of this info is relevant but im trying to provide all the info i can!
Hope someone can assist!

Early 2013 Macbook Pro Retina. Fusion Drive failure?

A customer brought his early 2013 MBP in to my shop saying it wouldn't boot up. When I started it, it shows the ? folder. So, I assumed either fs corruption or physical hard drive failure. I installed Mounain Lion on an external hard drive connected to the laptop in order to access the drive (I didn't have a screwdriver for the new pentalobe screws....) Disk Utility immediately says wipe and reinstall, blah blah. So I opened up Disk Warrior and checked S.M.A.R.T. status and no errors had been logged. I attempted to rebuild the directory with DW 4.4 and it just sticks on "...searching entire drive in a final rescue attempt...." I did notice that the partition name changed from Macintosh HD to Unknown Disk sometimes. One time it said "Customer" and immediately DW found files and made a new directory. But when I attempted to write it, it gave a write error. So I installed ddrescue and attempted to make an image onto another drive. I used the rdisk device to do it. When it finished I checked the disk with hexdump on my linux box and got nothing but zeros. So I installed testdisk. When I select /dev/disk0 with testdisk it finds the partition table immediately and the files are all listed. When i select /dev/rdisk0, it finds nothing.... I am currently making another image with ddrescue using the /dev/disk0 device instead of rdisk0. I paused the rescue and checked the image fragment with hexdump and there is data in it! This is one of the new Fusion drives that Apple is using. Does anyone have an idea what could have happened here. Oh, almost forgot. The customer said he put the laptop to sleep and when he opened the lid it was frozen. He powered it off and that's when the ? folder appeared. Any input would be greately appreciated. Thanks.

He powered it off and that's when the ? folder appeared.
The flashing question mark appears when the firmware can't find the bootable volume it was assigned in System Preferences > Startup Disk.
The contents of NVRAM stores this I believe and is maintained by power from the battery, which like in PC towers is usualy maintained by the small motherboard battery, in the case of Mac's there is none.
So if he ran the battery dry the contents of NVRAM might have been lost and thus the machine doesn't know what volume to boot from.
So first thing first is to connect the machine to the MagSafe connector on a good power source not overloaded by other items. We need to make sure the machine is getting juice.
Reset the SMC
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
You should let it charge up for some time.
Next reset the NVRAM
Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command (⌘), Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
Turn on the computer.
Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys before the gray screen appears.
Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the second time.
Release the keys.
Naturally at this point your going to see the Flashing question mark again.
Press and hold the power button down to force a hardware shutdown.
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What you will see is a row of icons, this is Startup Manager.
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Create a data recovery/undelete external boot drive
Don't open the machine it voids warranty and AppleCare on those models.

I have a MBP retina display, early 2013, 512GB SSD storage& I want to upgrade it into a 768GB SSD storage, would that be possible WITHOUT replacing my current storage disks with the new 768GB ?keeping the 512GB&only adding a 256 GB disk?! please advise (:

I have a MBP retina display, early 2013, 512GB SSD storage& I want to upgrade it into a 768GB SSD storage, would that be possible WITHOUT replacing my current storage disks with the new 768GB ?keeping the 512GB&only adding a 256 GB disk?! please advise (:

The main error in this position is thinking ANY sized SSD can be "storage"
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You cant do what you want without removing the internal SSD
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Get a nice 1TB USB external HD for $65

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Kind Regards,
Gon.

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MBP Early 2013 somewhat random but recurring kernel panic

Hi-I just bought an MBP early 2013 model. I've had it just over a week and have had 8 kernel panics. They appear to be happening when the computer is turning on - either cold (from being shutoff) or waking from sleep (however it doesn't do it everytime it wakes or boots). I've got all the software updates installed (excepting Mavericks...I don't plan on upgrading to it for a while). Here is the latest panic log. It appears to be something with the video card, but I'm a relatively new mac user, so I could be completely off. The video card it came with is the Intel HD Graphics 4000. I plan on taking it back to where I bought it to get it looked at, but I'm curious if you guys have any thoughts on it.
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Interval Since Last Panic Report: 7653 sec
Panics Since Last Report:          1
Anonymous UUID:                    E1DC2A15-A7A8-7FDF-BB90-72DAA64EA106
Sun Dec 1 10:20:21 2013
panic(cpu 6 caller 0xffffff8004eb8945): Kernel trap at 0xffffff7f865741d4, type 14=page fault, registers:
CR0: 0x0000000080010033, CR2: 0x0000000000000010, CR3: 0x000000004d316010, CR4: 0x00000000001606e0
RAX: 0x0000000000000001, RBX: 0xffffff81a49cb000, RCX: 0xffffff80268d80d0, RDX: 0xffffff81d7ddba38
RSP: 0xffffff81d7ddbb60, RBP: 0xffffff81d7ddbb60, RSI: 0x0000000000000000, RDI: 0x0000000000000000
R8: 0x0000000000000000, R9: 0x00000000000003ff, R10: 0xffffffffffffffff, R11: 0x00000000ffffffff
R12: 0xffffff81a49cb000, R13: 0x0000000000000000, R14: 0x0000000000000002, R15: 0x0000000000000000
RFL: 0x0000000000010246, RIP: 0xffffff7f865741d4, CS: 0x0000000000000008, SS: 0x0000000000000010
Fault CR2: 0x0000000000000010, Error code: 0x0000000000000000, Fault CPU: 0x6
Backtrace (CPU 6), Frame : Return Address
0xffffff81d7ddb800 : 0xffffff8004e1d636
0xffffff81d7ddb870 : 0xffffff8004eb8945
0xffffff81d7ddba40 : 0xffffff8004ecebfd
0xffffff81d7ddba60 : 0xffffff7f865741d4
0xffffff81d7ddbb60 : 0xffffff7f8655d8c4
0xffffff81d7ddbbb0 : 0xffffff7f8655d81a
0xffffff81d7ddbbd0 : 0xffffff7f865392ee
0xffffff81d7ddbc00 : 0xffffff7f854a0380
0xffffff81d7ddbc40 : 0xffffff7f854a02ef
0xffffff81d7ddbc60 : 0xffffff7f854a5746
0xffffff81d7ddbcf0 : 0xffffff7f8549de30
0xffffff81d7ddbd20 : 0xffffff7f854ee963
0xffffff81d7ddbd70 : 0xffffff800523c61b
0xffffff81d7ddbdc0 : 0xffffff800526dbb7
0xffffff81d7ddbe30 : 0xffffff8004e9876f
0xffffff81d7ddbe80 : 0xffffff8004e20b4d
0xffffff81d7ddbeb0 : 0xffffff8004e10448
0xffffff81d7ddbf00 : 0xffffff8004e1961b
0xffffff81d7ddbf70 : 0xffffff8004ea6546
0xffffff81d7ddbfb0 : 0xffffff8004ecf473
      Kernel Extensions in backtrace:
         com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.3.7)[9928306E-3508-3DBC-80A4-D8F1D87650D7]@0 xffffff7f85494000->0xffffff7f854cbfff
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            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.3.7)[9928306E-3508-3DBC-80A4-D8F1D87650D7]@0 xffffff7f85494000
         com.apple.GeForce(8.1.6)[7C67749B-3B6B-38A9-8203-01A139C21895]@0xffffff7f865350 00->0xffffff7f86602fff
            dependency: com.apple.NVDAResman(8.1.6)[EA4F9902-5AAE-3F1D-A846-3796221C8C91]@0xffffff7f854 eb000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.3.7)[F16E015E-1ABE-3C40-AC71-BC54F4BE442E]@0xff ffff7f854d7000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.8)[6C1D646D-7E5E-3D7F-A557-2CBA398FF878]@0xffffff 7f85451000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.3.7)[9928306E-3508-3DBC-80A4-D8F1D87650D7]@0 xffffff7f85494000
BSD process name corresponding to current thread: WindowServer
Mac OS version:
12F45
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 12.5.0: Sun Sep 29 13:33:47 PDT 2013; root:xnu-2050.48.12~1/RELEASE_X86_64
Kernel UUID: EA38B02E-2B88-309F-BA68-1DE29F605DD8
Kernel slide:     0x0000000004c00000
Kernel text base: 0xffffff8004e00000
System model name: MacBookPro10,1 (Mac-C3EC7CD22292981F)
System uptime in nanoseconds: 34535643512
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Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000, Intel HD Graphics 4000, Built-In, 512 MB
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, PCIe, 1024 MB
Memory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 8 GB, DDR3, 1600 MHz, 0x802C, 0x384B54463531323634485A2D314736453120
Memory Module: BANK 1/DIMM0, 8 GB, DDR3, 1600 MHz, 0x802C, 0x384B54463531323634485A2D314736453120
AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x14E4, 0xEF), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.106.98.100.17)
Bluetooth: Version 4.1.7f4 12974, 3 service, 21 devices, 3 incoming serial ports
Network Service: Wi-Fi, AirPort, en0
Serial ATA Device: APPLE SSD SD512E, 500.28 GB
USB Device: hub_device, 0x8087 (Intel Corporation), 0x0024, 0x1d100000 / 2
USB Device: hub_device, 0x0424 (SMSC), 0x2512, 0x1d180000 / 3
USB Device: BRCM20702 Hub, 0x0a5c (Broadcom Corp.), 0x4500, 0x1d181000 / 5
USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller, apple_vendor_id, 0x8286, 0x1d181300 / 6
USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad, apple_vendor_id, 0x0262, 0x1d182000 / 4
USB Device: hub_device, 0x8087 (Intel Corporation), 0x0024, 0x1a100000 / 2
USB Device: FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in), apple_vendor_id, 0x8510, 0x1a110000 / 3

This is where your problem is:
    com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.3.7)[9928306E-3508-3DBC-80A4-D8F1D87650D7]@0 xffffff7f85494000->0xffffff7f854cbfff
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.8)[6C1D646D-7E5E-3D7F-A557-2CBA398FF878]@0xffffff 7f85451000
         com.apple.NVDAResman(8.1.6)[EA4F9902-5AAE-3F1D-A846-3796221C8C91]@0xffffff7f854 eb000->0xffffff7f8578dfff
It seems that your graphics card is causing the panics, or it MIGHT be your logic board (highly unlikely). What i suggest doing is running apple hardware test. to do this, shut down your computer and hold the D key on startup. If that doesn't work, try option(alt)+D, the rest of the process is simple

No sound through the left speaker - MBP Retina Early 2013

Hello guys,
I am having problems with my macbook pro retina 15" early 2013.
The problem is that the left speaker does not give the same amount of vollume compared to the right speaker. I have had this macbook for about one and a half month and am very carefull with it, looking for dirt etc.
Does anyone have an idea what I can do? I don't know if i can go to the apple store here in Holland, because i bought the MBP in Dubai...
Thanks in advance.

First check System Preferences>Sound to see where the balance setting is. If in the center, make an appointment at an Apple store for a diagnosis by the Apple store genius bar technicians. The Apple warranty is worldwide so it should not be an issue.
Ciao.

Early 2013 vs. Late 2013 Retina MacBook Pro - which is better? Refurb or New?

Hi, I'm looking to get myself a new (or refurbished) MacBook Pro Retina.
And wondering which one to get (i.e. from the list below).
Brand New (Late-2013) - $2450 (after corporate discount):
CPU 2.3 Ghz (Haswell)
16GB RAM
512 GB SSD
Refurbished (Late-2013) - $2250:
CPU 2.3 Ghz (Haswell)
16GB RAM
512GB SSD
Refurbished (Early-2013) - $2200:
CPU 2.7Ghz (Ivy Bridge)
16GB RAM
512GB SSD
While it might be an obvious choice for some ppl - I'm a bit puzzled. Early-2013 can be with LG screen (which seems to have a lot of complains about).
Will Older-2.7Ghz vs. Newer-2.3Ghz be noticeable for an average user (not a Pro editor etc.)?
What is more important for average and normal (but multi-tasking) performance - is it CPU or RAM or SSD?
And does it make sense to pay $200 more for New vs. Refurbished?
Thanks in advance.

Comparing Late-2013 15” rMBPs.
The 2.6 GHz model is 17% faster on GeekBench 2 benchmarks and has more RAM and so will run faster, but will this percentage be noticeable?
The extra RAM will matter if and when you run enough programs so they do not all fit in memory. For light duty processing that should happen rarely in 8 GB. Even if you run a memory-hungry program like PhotoShop, the extra RAM does not make much of a difference. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5659174?tstart=30 There are larger-memory programs where it would matter but those are not in the mix you have mentioned.
Again the GPU speeds will differ:
2.0 GHz model: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (2.0 GHz)
2.6 GHz model: NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M and Intel Iris Pro 5200
For graphics intensive applications the rendering speed differences will be noticeable.
On the applications you mentioned it willl be hard to tell the difference in speed on these two models. Thus you might as well get the one with the larger SSD. If you were to include graphics rendering programs then the 2.6 GHz model speed would be faster, but those are not in the mix of programs you mentioned.
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Are there a difference in late 2012 and early 2013 models of 13inch MBP retina?

checked my serial number and it happens to be late 2012 model which i bought 4 days ago, but are there a difference in early 2013 MBPR compared to late 2012?

i have the cheapest 2.5 model one
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Pro
at the very bottom table it states the model number mine is MD212 under there is 2.5ghz in late 2013
however on the early 2013 there are also 2.5ghz one but with different model number e.g.ME664

Early 2011 MBP 17 Random Shutdown and Battery Behavior

Hi all, new to the forums here.
I recently purchased a refurbished early 2011 MBP 17' 2.2 Ghz i7 with 8gb and 10.7.5. Out of the box, machine looked great, but I noticed that the power cable was different than the one I had for my early 2011 MBP 15' I have for work. This raised an immediate redflag (buying from a refurb site outside of apple is always a cause for concern IMO) so I abstained from using that charger until I knew a little more. I plugged in the machine and booted it up and everything worked great. The batter was close to 100%, so after charging for approximately 20 min, I unplugged it, and the laptop immediately died. I powered it back on, and the harddrive began to spin for a few seconds, then the same result, total loss of power. Started up again, and I was able to boot into OS X and play around for a bit for a period of time before again, shut down.
For the next few days, same story. I was able to at one point, drain the battery completely and do a full cycle charge. The first time I did this, no change in behavior. Again, a few days later, I was able to drain the battery and perform a full cycle charge, but this time, a major change in behvior. Since the second full cycle charge, I have had absolutely no power problems. I haven't really "pushed" my MBP to see if fully utilizing the CPU/RAM/GPU will produce the similar results I had early, but it appears that everything is working great.
Here a few interesting notes to my situation.
When I was first operating the system (when plugged in, there were no shutdowns, only while on the battery) I pulled up my system report, and noticed that my battery cycle was very low (~5). This seemed odd, because I had opted for a used battery instead of a new one.
Prior to reinstalling Mountain Lion, my volume up key would trigger a few strange events. The screen for briefly get quite bright, then all open applications + the doc and widgets would restart (similar to killing explorer.exe in the windows task manager).
Since performing the fresh install, I have had abslutely no issue with my MBP and I love it, its a beautiful machine. However, as I purchased refurb, I'm hesitant to proceed (I will exceed my return period in ~2 weeks) without knowing my machine is in prime working condition. I have read issues about early 2011 models having issues with batteries and GPUs, but my symptoms were dissimilar to those described by others with those particular issues.
Any thoughts?
I have a genius appointment tomorrow evening for a general diagnostics check, but if others have experienced these issues, I would appreciate some input.

Do a SMC reset:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964
Run an Apple Hardware Test:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1509
You may need to use OPTION D to start it.
Install iStat pro and open Activity Monitor. Set Activity Monitor to show 'All Processes' and '%CPU' to display values from high to low. Post images of the two such as these:
Ciao.

Non-Retina Macbook Pro Vs. Refurbished Early 2013 Retina Macbook Pro

Hey guys,
Im currently shopping around for a new laptop as I start University Monday and still have not decided on a Macbook. I originally thought I'd be completely fine purchasing a Non Retina Macbook Pro with student pricing at $999. I was ready to purchase it when I found myself gaining more interest in the Retina version, which seems to be better in every possible way except hard drive space, as well as the obvious difference in price. I feel as is 128GB will be not nearly enough, and the 256GB is $1500 at student pricing, which after tax will be way out of my budget. I've narrowed it down to two choices really, the Newest Non Retina Macbook Pro 13 inch $999, and a Refurbished February 2013 Retina Macbook Pro 13 inch, Non iris and 256 GB.
http://store.apple.com/ca/product/FE...retina-Display
There's the link for it... I guess I'm simply just asking for your opinions guys. My laptop will be used for Internet Browsing, Watching shows, Simple Movie editing, Music, and the occasional low requirement gaming (League of Legends).
One of my concerns is also Resale.. I believe by 2-4 Years I will want to sell my macbook, and Im not sure anyone will even want to purchase a non retina by then, or the value will just plummet.
Also, is the difference in hardware that crazy between the Earlier Retina and current non retina? I know the current retina blows the non retina out of the water, but Im not sure about the early 2013 retina.
I've been saying retina too much lately...
Anyways, let me know what you think guys
Thanks !

First let me address the issue of refurbished MBPs. Same warranty and telephone support as a new one. I have done this three times and will also probably do it next time. In every instance there have been NO detectable cosmetic flaws.
The rertina's fast performance to large extent is due to the SSD storage. Install a SSD in a conventional MBP and you will achieve similar results. The difference in performance between the 2013 and the current models will be slight. You would barely notice and difference in normal light resource applications. My personal feeling is that storage capacity is more important that CPU speed and even RAM. External HDDs are for backups, not for storing data because of storage limitations on the computer (if possible). When I go mobile, I do not want to take an external HDD with me.
Games on any MBP are not going to be a top notch experience. They do not excel in that department.
Ciao.

Purchasing a Early 2013 MBP Refurb

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