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I'm thinking of buying a mbp and I'm in college. Should I buy the 2012 13" lower end model for $999 or wait for retina version? I assume 13" retina would be $1499 and up. I also don't know how long I'll have to wait till it comes out.
What college are you attending? Sorry, for the asking, but the reason is that for anyone not using graphic intense programs such as final cut/adobe PS, illustrator etc. or doing heavy gaming. I would recommend to consider the MB Air as an option. Speed is more then enough for internet, MS Office etc., but the fact that it's so much lighter and thinner is crazy. I got a MBP, but ended up switching majors and although I love it, I want to replace it for an Air, because of the better mobility, while being able to perform ordinary tasks just as effectively.
If you want to wait out on the retina display, which should be released Q4 this year, I'd check what GPU it'll have, I think the 15' one's, which usually have more powerful GPU's have a "hard" time rendering pictures, which is a mind blowing 12 megapixels per frame.
(great avy btw, hotness; and can not wait for the new season.)
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