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09-26-2013, 02:15 PM
Quote: (09-14-2013 09:49 AM)DirectDanger Wrote:
I just got a MBA 13 inch 1.3GHz processor with an upgraded to the 8GB of Ram and 256GB hard drive. I ordered from Macmall.com as they don't charge tax and have free shipping, plus sell at a slight discount to the Mac store.
If you go to.... http://appleinsider.com/mac_price_guide/# You get an extra 2% discount with the code APPLEINSIDER02
You can see i got my macbook air for $1,333.74 total. If I would have bought the same thing from the apple.com store because of sales tax it would have cost me $1,514.42. So I saved $180.68.
I am really happy with the MBA so far. The speed of the SSD hard drive is crazy. The only reason I could see in me wanting the MBP would be the Retina screen but I can't justify the $300+ price just for a better screen when the MBA screen is still pretty darn good.
I got the same one. Arrived today along with about $200 of other random stuff (MS Office, Logitech Anywhere mouse, etc.). This is a big change...I've been fucking with PCs since I can remember.
After about two hours of fucking around on this (just emails, web browsing) I have to say I REALLY like it. You can't get the true feeling of a Mac just by going to the store.
I've run into some moments of slight frustration (where is my deleted messages folder...all I can find is "show deleted messages" but I just want to see ONLY deleted messages)...but google is helping with that.
So far I'm really happy I made the change.
"...it's the quiet cool...it's for someone who's been through the struggle and come out on the other side smelling like money and pussy."
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09-26-2013, 02:22 PM
In before Ali comes in to accuse you all of being homos.
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09-26-2013, 03:56 PM
While I was thinking: when replacing the MBP hard drive with an SSD can is that going to improve the battery life of the MBP? Can you add the MBA battery into the MBP? That would be the ultimate laptop!
Anyone has any info on when the new MBP is going to be launched? I cant wait and been without laptop now as the previous one died and been using my phone for the past week or so. Part of me wants to run to the store qnd get a Mac, the other part is telling me to wait a little more for the new MBP....cant wait anymore!!
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09-26-2013, 04:14 PM
True but theres been solid semi confirmed rumors that the new MBP would launch end of sep-early Oct...
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09-26-2013, 07:49 PM
Quote: (09-26-2013 04:38 PM)yb13 Wrote:
Quote: (09-26-2013 04:14 PM)Vacancier Permanent Wrote:
True but theres been solid semi confirmed rumors that the new MBP would launch end of sep-early Oct...
They'll confirm it officially at the VERY last minute just like the most recent iPhonec/iPhone5s...like yourself...I am waiting quite anxiously too, haha.
VP - what was wrong with your MBA? Didn't you return the MBP for that? With a nomadic lifestyle (or just spending time in coffee shops all day like Roosh) I think the MBA is the way to go. No matter what they do the Retina display is going to eat more battery. And it will probably cost $300+ more. Is it worth it?
If the new MBP comes out prior to me leaving the country (2nd week of Oct.) I will probably be returning my MBA.
Otherwise, I'm happy with it. The screen is the only shortfall, otherwise this thing is sick. It was shipped here charged and I've been on it 3-4 hours today...I'm still at 53% battery.
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10-23-2013, 07:53 PM
So the much awaited newly refreshed Mackbook Pro is finally released!
What are your thoughts on it guys? Looks dope to me!!!
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10-24-2013, 11:20 AM
i wish i was in the market for a laptop
but my 2011 MBA is still going strong.
i cant see needing a new laptop for a few more years, sadly
because i love me a new laptop!
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10-24-2013, 11:57 AM
Does it make sense to upgrade the ram to 16 GB or that is over the top on the new MBP? I feel the 8GB is more than enough but more is better I guess specially as you cant upgrade it after on. Thoughts guys?
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10-24-2013, 02:43 PM
16 gb is overkill IMO. Swap to SSD will be fast enough if you're running huge data analysis. That, or just use your desktop or a lab computer.
Also, correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the RAM hard wired to the motherboards on all the new Macbooks? You cannot upgrade later by adding a stick.
I'm gonna buy one later today, either 13in Macbook Pro or the cheapest Air. Still haven't decided.
Only thing that bugs me is that I can't easily install Win8 without BootCamp.
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10-24-2013, 03:59 PM
Quote: (10-24-2013 02:43 PM)polymath Wrote:
16 gb is overkill IMO. Swap to SSD will be fast enough if you're running huge data analysis. That, or just use your desktop or a lab computer.
Also, correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the RAM hard wired to the motherboards on all the new Macbooks? You cannot upgrade later by adding a stick.
I'm gonna buy one later today, either 13in Macbook Pro or the cheapest Air. Still haven't decided.
Only thing that bugs me is that I can't easily install Win8 without BootCamp.
sure you can, just use one of the VM's out there.
unless you want to run it natively, and in that case, what other way would there be?
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10-24-2013, 09:38 PM
So with the new MBPs is it worth it getting the old model and just adding parts to it if and when needed?
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10-25-2013, 11:39 AM
My current laptop has a 1 or 2 second boot-to-login time. I want fast boot and reliable performance. The fewer things that have to work together, the less likelihood that something breaks. That's why a VM is a suboptimal solution for me. I want the OS to be as close to the hardware as possible.
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10-25-2013, 10:36 PM
I've been a life long pc user but am thinking about getting a mac this time.
I like to travel and edit videos while doing your basic web surfing.
I was thinking about a 13" MacBook pro with retina. It would be small enough for traveling but hopefully large enough to handle some video editing.
Thoughts?