Retina Display Macbook Pro
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- OSFA0
I'm getting one for work today. Is the "retina Display" version really worth it? Or am I OK with the "normal" one?
Thanks!
- animatedgif0
"I'd don't mind the sacrifice of solder/glue when you can get laptops this super thin and portable. In the last 10 years I've only opened up a computer once. Though I can see how this definitely will be an issue for some people."
Some people being anyone who has ever had a hard drive crash. HD Crash on one of these means a new motherboard
- nocomply0
I switched to a Mac in part because that retina display is just so damn beautiful. The only problem is I still do about 80% of my work on a large external monitor, so until those become available in retina at a reasonable price maybe it's not entirely worth it?
However, I do believe that these "high-res" displays are the future of computing, so my guess is you'll either be getting one now or getting one a short time from now.
- lvl_131
need to get a new macbook. figured i'd go with a refurb as I don't need the latest and greatest...but still want it to be useful for everyday design needs.
which one should I get? I'm not sure but aside from the HD size and the video card they are pretty comparable.
Refurbished 15.4-inch MacBook Pro 2.2GHz Quad-core Intel i7 with Retina Display
Originally released July 2014
15.4-inch (diagonal) Retina display; 2880-by-1800 resolution at 220 pixels per inch
16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
256GB Flash Storage
720p FaceTime HD Camera
Intel Iris Pro Graphics$1,609.00
Save $290.00
15% off-OR-
Refurbished 15.4-inch MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-core Intel i7 with Retina Display
Originally released October 2013
15.4-inch (diagonal) Retina display; 2880-by-1800 resolution at 220 pixels per inch
16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
512GB Flash Storage1
720p FaceTime HD camera
Intel Iris Pro Graphics and NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M$1,949.00
Save $450.00
18% off- get the second one: more storage and a better video card. those are things that you'll want for long term use. they're close—but get the better video card.jaylarson
- good call. i usually hold on to them for like 3-4 years anyway :)lvl_13
- Agreed. And it was appropriate that you refurbished an old thread for a refurbished computer.CyBrainX
- haha, for sure :)lvl_13
- i'd love an upgrade myself. those 5k iMacs look tasty! actually, anything with an ssd sounds good.jaylarson