Updated MacBook Pros

LShamelessBargains on 29/07/2014 - 20:45

Apple recently updated some of the specs on the macbook pro with retina lineup.

This is great news if you are thinking of buying a macbook pro soon as the superseded models will get some excellent discounts.
All 13" models now come with 8gb of ram standard and the 15" models come with 16gb of ram standard which is good since its soldiered on to the motherboard.

http://techcrunch.com/2014/07/29/apple-updates-retina-macboo…

I am anticipating that DSE or Kogan might have a good sale on the superseded models soon so I reckon its worth holding off buying the new model.

These laptops may be expensive but the quality of these computers is amazing, the keyboards are excellent and the retina display is rather mesmerising!

http://store.apple.com/au/buy-mac/macbook-pro

I'm currently looking at a desktop setup, not sure whether to buy an iMac or to just buy an external display to hook my macbook pro upto? Any suggestions would be much appreciated :)

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Comments

  • tomleonhart on 29/07/2014 - 20:55

    Apple fans would be all over it. duck for cover

  • scotty on 29/07/2014 - 22:23
    +3

    Pricing:

    13" 2.5GHz 13" 2.6GHz 13" 2.6GHz 13" 2.8GHz 15" 2.2GHz 15" 2.5GHz
    13.3" 1280x800 13.3" 2560x1600 13.3" 2560x1600 13.3" 2560x1600 15.4" 2880x1800 15.4" 2880x1800
    2.5GHz i5 2.6GHz i5 2.6GHz i5 2.8GHz i5 2.2GHz Quad i7 2.5GHz Quad i7
    4GB RAM 8GB RAM 8GB RAM 8GB RAM 16GB RAM 16GB RAM
    500GB HDD 128GB SSD 256GB SSD 512GB SSD 256GB SSD 512GB SSD
    Intel HD Gfx Intel Iris Gfx Intel Iris Gfx Intel Iris Gfx Iris Pro Gfx Iris Pro Gfx + GT 750M
    7hr Battery 9hr Battery 9hr Battery 9hr Battery 8hr Battery 8hr Battery
    2.02kg 1.57kg 1.57kg 1.57kg 2.02kg 2.02kg
    $1,349 $1,599 $1,849 $2,199 $2,499 $2,999

    Looks like it's just a small bump. Iris 5100 is also quite lacking in graphics power (doesn't even compare with entry level GT 820M). Not sure why GT 750M is bundled in the most expensive model, when it's the last gen NVIDIA and does not give significant boost to Iris Pro 5200 in the 15" MacBook Pro.

  • [Deactivated] on 29/07/2014 - 23:23

    12 inch macbook rumored to come out this year a bit later. I'm interested to see whats the deal with it. Apparently it will have a retina display.

    Not sure why GT 750M is bundled in the most expensive model, when it's the last gen NVIDIA and does not give significant boost to Iris Pro 5200 in the 15" MacBook Pro.

    Those decisions were never really something Apple made sense with. Confusing buggers they are.

    • ShamelessBargains on 30/07/2014 - 11:21

      The 12 inch macbook is going to essentially replace the macbook air. The 750m is a capable card, you don't buy a mac for hardcore gaming though.

  • busterau on 31/07/2014 - 09:07

    The $2999 model comes with a 512GB SSD not 256GB

  • mrmarkau67 on 31/07/2014 - 13:33

    iMacs (and other brands of All-in-Ones) are laptop technology built into a monitor. Apart from looks (may be relevant if the PC will live in your loungeroom or your business's reception), its the worst of both worlds.

    Depending on whether you need more power or more convenience, I recommend getting either a laptop or a standalone desktop unit.

    • ozhunter68 on 31/07/2014 - 15:07

      Hahah, "the worst of both worlds"
      First time I read that, got a good laugh out of that, and a good point. Consumers tend to make purchase decisions based on emotions and looks ( including me sometimes, especially with women ) for the way it looks, and for most normal users those specs should do for a few years. People in the know will go for top specs if they can afford.

      • ShamelessBargains on 01/08/2014 - 10:29

        Yeah was looking at the 27" maxed out but thats around $3k which is a sizeable investment. I have a 13" rMBP and a 11" air but am looking for something with more gaming capabilities like the 780 in the specced 27". I have always been impressed by the quality of apple macs, you pay for what you get at the end of the day. I switched from Windows and the transition was pretty seamless.

    • cheng2008 on 31/07/2014 - 20:47

      There's plenty of people who don't need a laptop, but just a good all in one that saves space on their desk. The iMac is for those people. A desktop computer would just be a waste of space and extra cables to connect.

  • ozhunter68 on 31/07/2014 - 15:19

    I am sure you have probably already seen this listed here if your currently hunting for a new older (pun intended) MBP or iMac.

  • ljw00 on 02/08/2014 - 20:18
    +2

    Thanks for the tip about DSE running out the older ones cheap. I checked and sure enough - $1499 for the older version of the model that Apple sell for $1849. Happy days.

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