2nd gen Macbook ordered!!

[SR71]

Looking at getting the m7/256 in the coming days / weeks... depends how long I can resist. Will be used to lighten the load when on the road... Which these days is every day.
[doublepost=1461162621][/doublepost]Looking at the UK shipping times, the m7 build to order option is delivering in about a weeks time. So a little wait.
[doublepost=1461162746][/doublepost]Will be very interesting peoples impressions. I tried the 2015 1.1 and was impressed by the speed in the Apple Store. A 2016 1.3 should be flawless for the basic things i'll be doing with it. Namely everything

See my post below. The m7 should end up being very, very quick for such a tiny chip.

Thinking of returning my one week old MacBook 2015 to exchange for the 2016 version. Hoping they will have it in stock at the store so that I can swap.

I say go for it. I originally thought the performance increase with Skylake wasn't actually that significant, but the Skylake core m5 benchmarks higher than the core i5 in the 2015 Air's and is almost on par with the core i7. That's pretty amazing considering the first gen benchmarked close to the 2011/2012 Air's.

 

[tpr007]

I'm typing this on the new rMB

2 weeks ago exactly I bought the 2015 model, so it's perfect timing, as I was able to take it into the apple store and exchange it for the new one!

 

[SR71]

Edit: disregard this post.

 

[yashz]

I say go for it. I originally thought the performance increase with Skylake wasn't actually that significant, but the Skylake core m5 benchmarks higher than the core i5 in the 2015 Air's and is almost on par with the core i7. That's pretty amazing considering the first gen benchmarked close to the 2011/2012 Air's.

Thanks for the advice!

 

[SR71]

I'm typing this on the new rMB

2 weeks ago exactly I bought the 2015 model, so it's perfect timing, as I was able to take it into the apple store and exchange it for the new one!

That's awesome, did you get the base model?

 

[yashz]

I'm typing this on the new rMB

2 weeks ago exactly I bought the 2015 model, so it's perfect timing, as I was able to take it into the apple store and exchange it for the new one!

They have the new one in stock in store? Online doesn't say it's in stock anywhere..

 

[SR71]

Thanks for the advice!

No problem!

 

[tpr007]

They have the new one in stock in store? Online doesn't say it's in stock anywhere..

I live in Hong Kong - they have them in stock.

and it's the 1.2 512GB model

 

[SR71]

They have the new one in stock in store? Online doesn't say it's in stock anywhere..

A couple stores usually get some stock, but most won't until next week.

 

[tpr007]

That's awesome, did you get the base model?

512GB, 1.2ghz

 

[yashz]

I live in Hong Kong - they have them in stock.

I see. Thanks.

and it's the 1.2 512GB model

A couple stores usually get some stock, but most won't until next week.

Ok. Will try to see how to exchange for the new one today then.

 

[Brookzy]

Have a 256/1.3 m7 on order in Rose Gold. Should be here next week. Was at the store this morning and they had Rose Gold 512/1.2 m5 in stock. Was very hard to resist. But I would rather trade in the storage (that I don't use) for a faster machine.

 

[mattopotamus]

I'm typing this on the new rMB

2 weeks ago exactly I bought the 2015 model, so it's perfect timing, as I was able to take it into the apple store and exchange it for the new one!

Are you noticing anything different performance wise?

 

[joscejrod]

See my post below. The m7 should end up being very, very quick for such a tiny chip.



I say go for it. I originally thought the performance increase with Skylake wasn't actually that significant, but the Skylake core m5 benchmarks higher than the core i5 in the 2015 Air's and is almost on par with the core i7. That's pretty amazing considering the first gen benchmarked close to the 2011/2012 Air's.

Please, could you give numbers to support this comparison? (Single-core or multi-core) Very interesting!

 

[Brookzy]

Please, could you give numbers to support this comparison? (Single-core or multi-core) Very interesting!

I just looked on Geekbench and recent results show the m5 is on par or higher than the i5 in the 2015 13" MacBook Air which is very, very impressive for a tiny passively-cooled chip.

Air:

rMB:

I will certainly benchmark my m7 as soon as I get it!

 

[MacRazySwe]

I just looked on Geekbench and recent results show the m5 is on par or higher than the i5 in the 2015 13" MacBook Air...

That's seriously impressive! Does anybody know how it compares to the late 2013 rMBP 2.4/8/256? I'm thinking they should be roughly the same.

 

[Brookzy]

That's seriously impressive! Does anybody know how it compares to the late 2013 rMBP 2.4/8/256? I'm thinking they should be roughly the same.

Same as m5 on single core, probably on par with the m7 in multi-core...

 

[Dave245]

I just looked on Geekbench and recent results show the m5 is on par or higher than the i5 in the 2015 13" MacBook Air which is very, very impressive for a tiny passively-cooled chip.

Air:
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rMB:
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I will certainly benchmark my m7 as soon as I get it!

I wonder what the m7 benchmarks will be on par with.

 

[MacRazySwe]

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Same as m5 on single core, probably on par with the m7 in multi-core...

Thank you kind sir!

 

[viperGTS]

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Same as m5 on single core, probably on par with the m7 in multi-core...

I originally said I would go for the first gen since the performance gap wasn't too much between it and the newer gen, but this is actually making me consider getting a second gen over the first, especially if it's on par with any rMBP to begin with.

Though, wouldn't this suggest that the 1st gen rMB is nearly on par with these machines as well?

 

[gobikerider]

I originally said I would go for the first gen since the performance gap wasn't too much between it and the newer gen, but this is actually making me consider getting a second gen over the first, especially if it's on par with any rMBP to begin with.

Though, wouldn't this suggest that the 1st gen rMB is nearly on par with these machines as well?

Just future proof and get the new one because Skylake is a big improvement in efficiency the new MacBook gets 10 hours battery life

 

[viperGTS]

Just future proof and get the new one because Skylake is a big improvement in efficiency the new MacBook gets 10 hours battery life

I'm deciding between a refurbished 1st gen 1.2/8/512 for $1189, or a base second gen for $1299. Is it worth losing half the storage and paying $110 more for the other improvements? Are they significant enough that it's even valid to consider this "future proofing"?

 

[Brookzy]

Though, wouldn't this suggest that the 1st gen rMB is nearly on par with these machines as well?

1st gen to 2nd gen rMB is about a 20-25% improvement in Geekbench scores, but the efficiency improvements may be more significant.

 

[gobikerider]

I'm deciding between a refurbished 1st gen 1.2/8/512 for $1189, or a base second gen for $1299. Is it worth losing half the storage and paying $110 more for the other improvements? Are they significant enough that it's even valid to consider this "future proofing"?

For me yes because I have little need for storage 128gb is a sweet spot. As far as other improvements I'd say definitely worth it, faster cpu, gpu, all with a extra hour battery life, I'd say spend a little extra because in my book that is what matters most .storage is largely irrelevant unless you actually need it , but if it's a comfort thing don't let it worry you.

 

[viperGTS]

For me yes because I have little need for storage 128gb is a sweet spot. As far as other improvements I'd say definitely worth it, faster cpu, gpu, all with a extra hour battery life, I'd say spend a little extra because in my book that is what matters most .storage is largely irrelevant unless you actually need it , but if it's a comfort thing don't let it worry you.

Hmm... well, you definitely have me reconsidering! I'm currently on a 2012 non-Retina MBP with 500GB, but I only have about 100GB left. I think most of my files are junk though, so I'll definitely do some cleaning if I decide that I go for the newer model.
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1st gen to 2nd gen rMB is about a 20-25% improvement in Geekbench scores, but the efficiency improvements may be more significant.

I definitely need to check out the benchmarks once they start coming out. If the improvements are significant enough, I might go for the newer one. We'll see!