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Ordered 13" MacBook with touchbar last night at bestbuy....gets here on Thursday!!! Can't wait
The Official Mac Thread (Docs, Themes, Apps, Etc.)
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better get that AppleCare bro.
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AppleCare was a Must!!! LoL
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Nice, Enjoy it.
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So I am debating between
Late 2013 MBP Retina 13in 2.6GHz i5 512GB SSD 16GB RAM with Final Cut Pro X no apple care for $940
vs
Mid 2014 MBP Retina 13in 3.0 GHz i7 512 GB SSD 16GB RAM no apple care for $1200
I am looking to use the MBP for atleast the next 5 years. Should I buy the fully maxed out MBP for a couple hundred more or just go with the 2013 ?
Only downfall about the 2014 is that it doesn't have final cut on it, and I need it right now its $300 if I purchase it so $1500 total.
Late 2013 MBP Retina 13in 2.6GHz i5 512GB SSD 16GB RAM with Final Cut Pro X no apple care for $940
vs
Mid 2014 MBP Retina 13in 3.0 GHz i7 512 GB SSD 16GB RAM no apple care for $1200
I am looking to use the MBP for atleast the next 5 years. Should I buy the fully maxed out MBP for a couple hundred more or just go with the 2013 ?
Only downfall about the 2014 is that it doesn't have final cut on it, and I need it right now its $300 if I purchase it so $1500 total.
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Late 2013 is the first gen retina right? I remember reading those had issues around the time it came out (which ever model was the first gen).
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Late 2012s were the first retina MBPs.
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Just copped da 13" MBP with touch bar
Typing this post on it right now
Typing this post on it right now
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Congrats 
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Welp my early '14 mba just died. 2&half yrs old 
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Genius tech tried everything and problem of course the infamous logic board. Asked $475 for it. I didnt get applcare back then because it was going to be strictly for home use and thought it would last at least 5 years before i would upgrade the designated home notebook.
It's really hard to stomach that $475 knowing the new warranty will only cover 90 days and whats to prevent that new logic board from failing again. :x
. Genius tech tried everything and problem of course the infamous logic board. Asked $475 for it. I didnt get applcare back then because it was going to be strictly for home use and thought it would last at least 5 years before i would upgrade the designated home notebook.
It's really hard to stomach that $475 knowing the new warranty will only cover 90 days and whats to prevent that new logic board from failing again. :x
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Lol no suggestions, I copped the late 2013 .
Still thinking about getting the 2014 though I'll see.
Still thinking about getting the 2014 though I'll see.
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late 2013-2015 are all pretty much the same
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This **** is trash.
Of course an "apple insider" would love it though..
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I know that I was comparing the specs. One is i7 3.0GHz other is i5 2.6GHz
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I'm surprised Incase has yet to release a case for the 2016 macbook pro's.
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Welp my early '14 mba just died. 2&half yrs old
Genius tech tried everything and problem of course the infamous logic board. Asked $475 for it. I didnt get applcare back then because it was going to be strictly for home use and thought it would last at least 5 years before i would upgrade the designated home notebook.
It's really hard to stomach that $475 knowing the new warranty will only cover 90 days and whats to prevent that new logic board from failing again. :x
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whats a good monitor to cop, price range up to 220? but always looking for a deal.
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I'm a samsung fan personally, but they're kinda steep. LG has some really good monitors around that price
Amazon product ASIN B01B9IDLAW
30 inch Ultrawide for $229
Or you could go 25inch got $160 and save some cash
Amazon product ASIN B00V8FAWC2
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What's everyone using to transport their laptops 
Is a neoprene sleeve still the move? (Was it ever the move? 
) I used to throw my old comp in a neoprene sleeve and then just toss that in a backpack, carry on, etc.
Is a neoprene sleeve still the move? (Was it ever the move?
) I used to throw my old comp in a neoprene sleeve and then just toss that in a backpack, carry on, etc.
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Thats clutch right there ^
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What's everyone using to transport their laptops
Is a neoprene sleeve still the move? (Was it ever the move?
Amazon Basics laptop sleeve
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What's everyone using to transport their laptops
Is a neoprene sleeve still the move? (Was it ever the move?
hardgraft.com
Pricey, but made from quality materials with fairly non-trendy designs, meaning you'll be using whatever you buy for a long *** time.
Worth the extra $$, IMO.
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Thanks that 29 inch looks amazing but 160 for a 25 inch is a not bad at all!
Samsung is pricey I see. I wonder if it would be any deals on bf for Samsung monitors
