That's the assumption but even among the supposed "good" ones you will undoubtedly get some bad ones as well.
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That's the assumption but even among the supposed "good" ones you will undoubtedly get some bad ones as well.
Since I've starting reading into the issues people are having with the screens I've become ultra paranoid (my 14 days is up sunday). Seems like the screen is amazing but the paranoia has me wanting perfection....
If your screen looks good to your eyes then what's there to be paranoid about? If there was an issue with your screen you would most likely have noticed right away.
So it's escaped the box!
Compiles LLVM + Clang in 15 minutes. I used to leave my Air running overnight to do the same thing...
The screen is really nice, and everything in OSX is really smooth - yes even Mission Control.
Not sure it feels 3x faster (as the benchmarks I was looking at indicated), but I haven't really pushed it yet. I need another copy of Windows to try out Parallels...
Compiles LLVM + Clang in 15 minutes. I used to leave my Air running overnight to do the same thing...
The screen is really nice, and everything in OSX is really smooth - yes even Mission Control.
Not sure it feels 3x faster (as the benchmarks I was looking at indicated), but I haven't really pushed it yet. I need another copy of Windows to try out Parallels...
Thickness and weight, yes, but the MBP is actually smaller than the Air in the other two dimensions
Anyway, I just joined the rMBP club, too, after 14 years of Windows which served me well. Built two computers (with help, first time at 10yo) each half the price of this new Macbook that both lasted 7 years. They're still great machines, it's absolutely crazy how much value you can get if you do research, buy top-quality brands and assemble it yourself.
But with laptops that mostly goes out the window and it's hard to beat Apple. As I needed OS X for work and needed something more mobile, I opted for this machine. It's gorgeous, zippy and perhaps the biggest part is that I love the software. Some things are killing me after 15 years of brain memory, like this new cmd button doing almost everything, all these new shortcuts are a pain the first month(s?). But overall it's really, really great software. Any command line stuff that was always a pain on Windows just works.
Looking around for a good sleeve/case now, recommendations are welcome.
Bought it for 1400 btw, considering in 4 years I can still get 400 for it. Meaning it's roughly 20 bucks a month. Pretty damn cheap for a state of the art productivity machine I use for the work that nets me a few grand a month. Gotto love the 21st century.
Not necessarily - install parallels and it offers you the pre-release version of Windows 10 free.
Is that the new 2015 model ? If so I'm surprised they had it in store. I was under impression the i7 and extra 8GB of RAM were only available as build to order options on their web site. How come you were able to purchase it in store.
I agree, that's odd that the store had that configuration available. I had to order mine online as build-to-order.
I wonder if they are just stocking a few for people like us these days. I was able to find one also
That sounds like the most likely reason. I may ask about that if I end up buying in store. Not that I really need the extra 8GB of RAM though.
From my observations it seems to be random and it's best to check as often as possible.
Ok...thank you!
Just thought I'd ask since I haven't ever ordered before. I've been looking (at random times) for months but now it will be more routine since I'm ready to order now.
I'm looking at getting a 2014 rMBP, 8gb/256 ssd...for about $1150 (that was the price of the last one that was available a couple of weeks ago. Maybe I'll get lucky and it will be a bit less! Can't wait. I've been waiting for one since October!
Just thought I'd ask since I haven't ever ordered before. I've been looking (at random times) for months but now it will be more routine since I'm ready to order now.
I'm looking at getting a 2014 rMBP, 8gb/256 ssd...for about $1150 (that was the price of the last one that was available a couple of weeks ago. Maybe I'll get lucky and it will be a bit less!
Can't wait. I've been waiting for one since October!
After using 10% movers coupon and $50 edu off macbooks stacked at Best Buy, I got the 2015 8/256 13" for $1304+tax ($1412). Returned my refurbished 2014 rMBP 8/256 that was $1150+tax ($1234). Price difference of $178, worth it in my mind.
Jeeez, already jumping on the complaining bandwagon and you don't even have your machine yet.
With all the lag and bad screens out there it's a wonder apple has sold any 2015s.... (Yes sarcastic)
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I have this exact config and it's amazing.
Sorry I'm generally pessimistic about everything but you are right I should wait till I get my device.
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Thats good to hear! I am looking forward to receiving it
What a terrible way to go through life!!!
Hopefully the perfect rmbp that you receive will help turn that mindset around
What a terrible way to go through life!!!
Hopefully the perfect rmbp that you receive will help turn that mindset around
It is it is, Im trying to turn that mindset around myself!
Went to Best Buy yesterday and picked up the 2015 13" rMBP 2.7GHz/8GB Ram/128GB SSD. Really enjoy the display. Bought the MBA last year but returned it after a few days and bought the 2012 mac mini and put 16GB ram in it.