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  1. The Reasonable One

    Is it worth the upgrade from 2012 rMBP

    Just wondering: Is it worth it to upgrade from a fairly base model mid 2012 15" rMBP to the inevitable 2016 version if the rumors are true?
  2. C

    Protective Film For Macbook Pro 15 Retina

    Hi, I have just bought Macbook Pro Retina 15. And before that I bought protective case with protective film for LCD from China (Aliexpress). So as far as I know, retina lcd is very tender so it can be easily damaged and antiglare protective layer coating issue (delaminating) So I am bit...
  3. djrelentt

    I am in DESPERATE need of HELP! (Boot Camp Problem)

    Hey everyone, I always use Windows 7 on a Boot Camp partition on my MBP. I am running OSK 10.9.5. For some reason I started my Macbook Pro today and my partition was gone. It shows in Disk Utilities but it is greyed out (See image here -...
  4. KaliaHaze

    Late 2013 rMBP still worth it today?

    I realize it's about 2.5 years old, but it has the specs I want and a better price (mid 2014 2.6ghz 8gb 256ssd 13.3in is $745 or $800 w/AppleCare vs late 2013 same specs except 2.4ghz is $675). I'm looking to keep it until 2019 or so. Thanks for any help. This is a bigger purchase of mine and I...
  5. J

    New 13"rmbp or SH 15"rmbp

    Need some help. If you had the choice would you buy a second hand late 2013 15" rmbp with 512Gb and 16G Ram for £1100 or pay £1079 for a brand new late 2015 13'rmbp. It is mostly for photography processing in Lightroom and Photoshop although I also own a GoPro and will use this a lot more this...
  6. K

    Reset to Factory Settings but keep iMessages?

    Hi, I have a late 2014 rMBP and I really want a fresh start. However I don't want a fresh start with my iMessages. I know there are applications you can download to view past messages off your iPhone and stuff but I want the native Messages app on my MacBook to still have my messages. I have...
  7. E

    NEW Rmbp: dock glitch when closing?

    just got new 15 rmbp. When i close it the dock goes half way down and freezes and then the computer closes. Is this a glitch?? Is this normal?? I updated to current version right away.
  8. E

    256gb enough for graphic design student?

    Fellow designers please help...:eek: Should I switch to a higher storage or a 1tb external hard drive is good for me? I bought **base model of the 15inch rmbp. Is this enough for all the programs I'm going to use if I buy a 1tb hard drive to store files for school? I'm planning to use this...
  9. E

    Resolved rMBPs are not bright enough in my opinion?

    Everytime I go to a best buy or Apple store, I try to brighten up the laptop screens. They seem so dim to me. Does anybody think this way too?? They make the screens brighter in the next update...
  10. J

    Image Retention in 2016 / SJA2

    Hi guys, Proud MBPr owner since mid 2012! Love everything about the machine. But, since i'm OCD (no really, meds and all) the exchanges of screens till finding a good one was a real **** experience when I first got it. Ended up with a SJA2 two years a go, which didn't suffer from anything (no...
  11. E

    How good is Apple repair shop?

    Ive heard bunch of horror stories where people got their computers back even more damaged! How common is that? Tell me your experience/story! Did they fix it again? Any advice? What LOCATIONS should I avoid? (US)
  12. aeneasvb

    Advice for Spilled Orange Juice on rMBP

    Hi, So my cat spilled my orange juice on my brand new rMBP... It wasn't a lot and it just spilled on a small part of the keyboard. I quickly switched it off and it's drying right now upside down on a towel. Leaving it there for 1-2 days to dry before trying if it works. If it does, I'm...
  13. D

    Quick question if you have a mid 2014 15-inch rMBP

    Hello, I have a mid 2014 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display (with the discrete NVIDIA GPU). A little backstory before I get beat on for asking such a seemingly trivial question: Since I first got the computer in November 2014, things haven't been working with it quite as expected. When I...
  14. derpmcturd

    Price drop on 2015 rMPB 13"?

    How much will the price drop on the current (2015) rMBP 13" after the 2016 models show up? Thanks