What is the best time to buy the 13" Retina MBP???

Seeing as though the Macbook Air just got updated should i take my chances and buy the 13" Retina Macbook pro now or should i prolong my purchase and wait for a MBP w/retina update? & If i wait do you think this update will come before My return to school?

No one here knows when or if Apple will be coming with a new Retina, MBP or anything. If you need it now, buy it. If you can wait till school starts, wait. Then make YOUR decision. No sense pining.

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I hope this isn't a troll. I've been waiting, waiting WAITING for the "refresh" of the MacBook Pro (MBP) to come out so I can solve a few performance problems (including my use of Logic which really requires it to be on one of those laptop fan-stands to keep it cool). The good news? The "refresh" is out. The bad news, there is a huge choice -- old-style MBP or retina-display MBP?
I think I've concluded that "old style" is the way to go -- I like to repair/upgrade my machines too much to give that option up. So now I'm working on what to put in it. Hence this post. Given your experiences, what would you stick in the "perfect" old-style MBP if you were in my shoes? Here's what I'm leaning towards.
-- Max out the non-upgradeable stuff when I buy the machine -- so...
   -- 2.7 GHz processor
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-- Minimize the "upgradeable" bits (since I'm going to replace them with aftermarket stuff)
   -- 750GB 5400 rpm disk drive
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-- Aftermarket upgrades
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   -- Disk drive
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Questions:
1) Memory upgrade -- any recommendations on memory that runs cooler than other types? My current setup started running a bit hotter when I swapped in aftermarket memory. I'd cheerfully buy Apple memory to avoid this problem, but maybe there's an aftermarket flavor that is equally good?
2) Disk drive -- same thing, although I'm not cheerful about buying the Apple versions unless I absolutely have to. Throughput is key, right? Anything else I should be keeping an eye on? Again, heat is something I'm trying to avoid.
3) Optical drive -- I am massively confused on this one. I understand the benefits to throughput (and perhaps heat). But which things should go where? OS and other "static" stuff (like application programs) on the flash drive (to avoid the finite-writes problem)? So put Logic Pro and the sound files on the flash drive (I'm thinking that's what I'm going to do)? Put project files there too? Recommendations on brands? Recommendations on optical-drive replacement kits?
4) Anything else that *you're* doing to build your 2012 MBP for Logic?
Sorry if this is a troll -- I tried to find this post on the list. If there is one, just link me into the thread. Thanks!

The RME I use is so intuitive it knows knows my moods and often refuses to record as it knows I'm going to $uck so why bother.
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What are the differences between MBP 13" and MBP 15"?

What is the different between those Hard Disk "rpm"...Explain in detail thanks...
750GB 5400-rpm hard drive and 750GB 7200-rpm hard drive,
500GB 5400-rpm hard drive and 1TB 5400-rpm hard drive...
I don't really get it...can anyone help me clear my picture...

5400 RPM vs 7200 RPM ...
The faster the platters spin, the faster you can read/write/locate data.
But spinning faster does use more power. Does that mean 7200 spin uses 50% more power than 5400 spin? Not really. You would need to ALWAYS be running 100% of disk usage, so the power utilization between 7200 and 5400 spins are is not worth my worry. But 7200 spin can acces data somewhere up to but not guranteed to be 50% faster.
As to size, that is obvious.

Can't find a store with retina, what about the non retina?

I had decided to get a retina MacBook Pro earlier, but I have grown tired of never finding them in the stores. Now I am wondering if the non retina would be the best way to go. Any opinions would be appreciated.

In stock here:
http://www.macmall.com/

What's the difference between MBP mid 2010 and MBP retina?

Hey
can anybody give me the main difference or if it's possible detailed of the difference between macbook pro mid 2010 15 inch and macbook pro 2013 retina display 15 inch?
thanks

Also:
The 15" Retina systems come with SSD storage instead of a hard drive.
The 15" Retina systems do NOT come with an optical (CD/DVD) drive.
The 15: Retina systems have two Thunderbolt ports and two USB3 ports.
Both come with various speed and type processors, partly overlapping. I believe the Retina tops out higher in total processing power.

Is the non retina mbp have a user replaceable battery/hdd/ram

i am fairly new to the newer macs i have an old powermac g5 and an ibook g4 rest of my computers are pcs i have heard that the retnas are pretty much unupgradeable/nothing is fixable are the non retina i am looking at a late 2013 non retina

Many people do that. Personally I would like to maximize the storage as well, but the bank account gets emptied very quickly.
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When is the best time to buy a refurbished MacBook Pro?

I'm a new college student, and I'm looking to buy a Mac that will last me throughout college, at the best possible price.
I'm completely fine with purchasing a refurbished model, and right now I can get a large (for Apple, anyway) discount on a refurbished MacBook Pro, 13", 500GB, i5, with 4GB RAM. But I'm not sure if this will be able to suit my needs, or if I should opt for something a bit more expensive, even if that means I should wait.
I plan on installing Windows 7, with a 25% partition (I'll use Mac for my own personal things, but Windows for some functions).
I own an iPhone 5 and iPad 3 (WiFi), so I don't plan on taking it with me every day.
I live in Arizona, so the summer heat can be an issue.
I plan on using this MacBook Pro for at least 5 years.
So, I'd like to know:
Should I buy the AppleCare now, later, or not at all? I want to make sure it's covered in the event of damage or defects:
Should I wait to buy a refurbished model until after the new MacBook Pros are released later this year?
Should I opt for an i7 processor, since I plan on dual-booting with Windows 7? Does it make a noticeable difference, compared to the i5?
Will 500GB be enough space? I feel like it should be more than enough.
Should I wait until the new MacBook Prod are released, or should I take advantage of the college sale that's being offered?
Thank you for taking the time to help me out. :)

That's a perfect computer for your uses, and you won't have any problem. Also, if you need, you can add more RAM (looking at your specs, 16 GB of memory) and a hard drive (HDD or SSD, or even replace the optical drive to put a second HDD). I think it will be useful for 5 years or more.
ChungLing wrote:
Should I buy the AppleCare now, later, or not at all? I want to make sure it's covered in the event of damage or defects:
It's important to buy AppleCare with a portable Mac. Near everything is soldered and repairs are expensive, so it's better to get it. You can get it at any moment during the first year of warranty, but note that accidental damages will void your warranty.
ChungLing wrote:
Should I wait to buy a refurbished model until after the new MacBook Pros are released later this year?
There's no need to wait for new MacBooks Pro, more when we don't know when they will be released. I don't think the refurbished MacBook Pro you want will be cheaper then.
ChungLing wrote:
Should I opt for an i7 processor, since I plan on dual-booting with Windows 7? Does it make a noticeable difference, compared to the i5?
There's a difference between an Intel Core i5 and a i7, but you will only note it if you have special needs, like using heavy apps that require a high CPU load. Most users are not going to use this type of applications. Also, if you need to use this type of apps, the 15-inch MacBook Pro is better.
ChungLing wrote:
Will 500GB be enough space? I feel like it should be more than enough.
For most users, 500 GB are enough and you will have hundreds of free GBs. If you don't have enough space, get an external drive. It's recommended to get one at least to make backups of your files.
ChungLing wrote:
Should I wait until the new MacBook Prod are released, or should I take advantage of the college sale that's being offered?
The college sale will expire soon (the Back to School program), so buy it now

When is the best time to buy my MacBook Pro

Hi, I'm planning on buying a MacBook Pro. I'm either buying it now or in March. Should I wait until March because their will be a newer model out? Or should I buy it now?

I have found the buyer's guide at MacRumors (http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/) to be very helpful. It provides analysis of when to buy each Apple item. Here are its recommendations for MacBook Pro:
Product: MacBook Pro
Recommendation: Neutral - Mid product cycle
Last Release: June 08, 2009
Days Since Update: 99 (Avg = 200)
My own opinion: Buy now. I just ordered a MacBook Pro 2 days ago based on my own research and conclusions. The June updates were quite impressive, and it could be another 3+ months before another update. I also came across a helpful rule of thumb for Apple products in general: Don't buy right before June or January- that's when they tend to announce new products/versions.

When is the best time to buy a macbook pro with retina display?

When/how often are the refreshed or updated?

Since that already happened this year you will need to wait until some time next year at the earliest, although there have been rumors of near end of this year.

What would be best router to buy?

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What is the "Other" ini MBP HD Storage?

My MBP HD shows about 90 GB of "Other" This is in addition to Apps, Photos, Files, etc. How can I identify the "Other" and delete it?

"Other' is what is not in the other categories. I suggest you download from the Internet OmniDiskSweeper (free) and open it. It will show you all of your files and their respective sizes. Delete what you don't want or need, keep what you wish to retain.
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Good time to buy?

Would it be a good time to buy the iphone 3G?
How long before the next one or an updated one comes out?
faster wifi or processor chip?... more memory?.. better camera?
Basically anything thats not upgradeable though firmware updates.
I made this mistake when buying my macbook pro, new one came out a few months later... I still like mine better

Something new will always be in the works. The best time to buy any technology is when 1) you need it 2) you can afford it and 3) the existing feature set meets your needs at a price that seems reasonable to you. If you always wait for the next new thing, you'll wait forever. Conversely, if you can't stand the thought that if you buy now you'll be upset when the next model comes out, whenever that is, then wait.
If you do choose to buy now, buy with the full understanding that eventually there will be something newer, flashier, shinier, neater, etc., but that won't stop your current product from doing exactly what it did when you bought it and being just as snazzy as you thought it was when you purchased.
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Should I get the MacBook Pro 13" with retina display or the non retina display MacBook Pro?

Hi, I am just about to start sixth form, and I am looking for a laptop/notebook to do my work on, I have always wanted a MacBook Pro so, as I have to use my own money to buy this I have decided to choose a MacBook Pro as my preferred device that I would like to buy. The problem that I am facing is that I'm not sure which want to go for. I will not be doing any editing of photos or videos, I will be using this mainly for creating documents, spreadsheets and presentations, on the other hand I will be using safari quite a lot. The reason why I want the Retina display version is because of the display the downside to this though is that the storage of the Retina versions isn't as much as the non retina versions and I will need quite a bit of storage for all of my work that I will be doing. I have the money though to upgrade the storage when it comes to ordering the product. Any advice, I will be grateful for. Thanks

Another thing to consider is that the Retina MBP does not have an optical drive. You will need to purchase an external optical drive. The non-Retina MBP do have an optical drive.
I do not know what sixth form is. If it has anything to do w/education, you should check into Apple - Education Discounts

Is 8gb worth it for the new 13" Retina MBP? or should i stay at 4gb?

So im planning on buying the new retina MBP. Really not sure if 8gb is worth it or if i should stay at 4gb. I plan on using this as my main computer for School and Home.

Get the 8gb.
Back when it was possible to add memory yourself starting out with the minimum and adding more memory if you needed it was the way to go but now you're stuck with what you buy and if you undersize the memory you will not be happy with the system.
regards

How do I get 2560x1600 with a 30" Dell display in Bootcamp on the Retina MBP

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To get it to work in Mountain Lion I used the "hold option when scaling" trick. Success.
Bootcamp though isn't working.
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hi guys
before I bought Retina, I did a little research on the internet...
I remember reading that for the time being, you cannot use retina MBP with other displays at max or higher resolution under bootcamp...
I read that the driver for this retina mbp video card was Apple Mac OsX specific or something like that.
Therefore, no support under other than Mac osx environment yet...
I don't know if I made myself clear...
you can do a little research on the internet and you'll easily find articles talking about this issue...

What is the best time to buy the 13" Retina MBP???

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