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netboy
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 Jan 21 2016, 04:30 PM
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Hi all,
I'm planning to get a new MBP within next 1 month or so. Are there any new models coming soon that I should wait out for?
Looking to purchase 13" model from Apple website because I want to upgrade the ram. I've learned that retina models are not upgradable.
Also noticed that current 13" models on the shelf are 1 year old, perhaps an update is around the corner?
Appreciate advices from all thanks!
This post has been edited by netboy: Jan 21 2016, 04:38 PM
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netboy
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Jan 22 2016, 12:35 AM
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QUOTE(Mavik @ Jan 21 2016, 10:39 PM) Yeah every year there is an upgrade. If you are getting one, just get 16Gb of RAM. Its worth it. Best to get a quote from the 3rd party Apple service centers. Where are you located? Yeah I know there will be an update every year, just wondering if you guys know whether will it be anytime soon? If it's rumored to be due year end then I don't think I'll be waiting. But if just around the corner it makes no sense to buy current model. |
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netboy
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Jan 22 2016, 10:54 AM
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Just did a few searches and reading,
1. MBP 13" (broadwell) with 16GB ram & 256GB SSD costs about RM7K
2. MBP 15" (haswell) costs about RM8k (16GB & 256GB), but some shops are starting to clear stocks at 7K+
3. New MBPs should be Skylake but release could be March-June 2016, expected retail price should be similar to current lineup.
Dilemma.. I need a new MBP by March arghh..
This post has been edited by netboy: Jan 22 2016, 10:55 AM
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netboy
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Jan 23 2016, 12:20 AM
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QUOTE(Mavik @ Jan 22 2016, 07:30 PM) If you need it urgently, go for the 13" for portability unless you like the 15" size Dual core i5 broadwell vs quad core i7 haswell, use mainly for video editing. I'm undecided. 13"'s portability is definitely a win, but I don't mind the extra tad bit of weight and screen if the processor power is useful for my work. |
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netboy
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Jan 23 2016, 03:00 PM
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QUOTE(remix2040 @ Jan 23 2016, 12:51 AM) I owned the 13" base model for 3 weeks. Initially got it for video editing purposes. scrubbing through 1/4 resolution laggy as f*ck. Then I decided to buy the MacBook 12" for fun to try out the Core M processor. Scrubbing through 1/2 resolution is even better than the 13" base model lol. Edits 1080p fine BUT renders painfully slow. I run out of battery before i finish rendering. But I loved the portability. Used it for almost 6 months. Now i finally settled on the 15" and fully spec-ed out. LOVE the 4K edits, playback is smooth, scrubbing through the timeline was a breeze. No lags and my playback is full resolution in native 4K. However, the render times are marginally better. Not a whole lot but just 30 seconds to 45 seconds better. Thanks for the input, not sure it's the dual-core or 8GB ram issue though. Anyway I'm already leaning towards the 15". Would rather ease my work and sacrifice some portability. |
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