Macbook Pro Retina or MBP?

Please, do not be sorry. Other people have these questions and asking to fit your needs is always better than guessing. So here we go...

I love my maxed out retina. It's 2.8GHz, 768GB and 16GB of RAM. Yes, I play an immense amount of multiplayer gaming on it and it works to it's ability: Diablo III on a 1920 x 1600 resolution is perfect and although it gets quite warm, it is nothing detrimental to the system as the fans on the rMBP take care of the fan issues.

I have played multiplayer games on all the rMBP models and it seems like the maxed out version takes care of any issues as the other models.

I love my rMBP. The reason I maxed it out was because I want this personal MacBook to last me the next 5 years. 4GB of RAM or even 8GB of RAM may seem like a monstrous amount now, however, in a couple of years from now, 8GB may be the standard, 16GB in the future.

You never know what kind of intensive tasks you may be running, especially in heavy gaming, so going with the best of the best from the beginning can't be harmful.

Any other questions, let us know. It's what we're here for.

If you read the specs closely you may find that the Retina model is no different from the standard model except for the screen and the included SSD and for the fact that it Can Never be upgraded by the user. Not only never being able to upgrade it the user basically can't change any parts in it even when they fail. Then you have the standard models having a DVD drive which at any point, although voiding the warranty if done during the warranty period, you can take out and install another drive in that bay.

In my honest opinion the Retina is the worst Mac notebook anyone could buy. It really has nothing that the standard can't have, except the screen , and has less options for upgrades and repairs down the road for the owner.

It really is a Gimmick notebook and or a glorified Pad or Phone, without the ability to make phone calls.

.methwolf wrote:

In my honest opinion, if you are at least considering the rMBP, go for it. I figure if you're already going to spend thousands of dollars on a machine, going for the optimal one will not only last you longer but will take care of any intensive work you may be doing in the future, not necessarily at this moment. Hope this helps. I was in your position a few months ago and went with the ultimate retina configuration (early 2013)

Yes, all rMBP's come with a SSD. Mine is 768GB of SSD. The SSD's dont really affect gaming as much as the RAM CPU, and Dedicated Graphics Cards. In more common cases, the SSD is more reliant upon the downloading and intensive uses of applications, not so much for gaming.

Yes, I also have the Apple USB superdrive. I burn a lot of CD's and using it ONLY when I need to is a great idea -- not only does it account for a lighter machine for the rMBP, but it saves time and space as I only use it when I need to: not a lot of people these days are using optical drives every single day.

I don't believe the rMBP is the worst MacBook anyone can buy. It all comes down to user specifications and needs so if one wants a faster computer with what the retina offers, then they should go for it.

There is considerable difference with the standard MBP and rMBP. Yes, admittedly, the fact that buying your rMBP at the Point of Purchase without any upgrade in the future can be a little sticky, but with the specifications it has I don't see why upgrading in the future will be of any harm. Any knowledgable person knows what they want at the end of the day.

Save your dignity, sir. You can never provide enough experience or technical detail to convince this particular opponent.

Do continue assisting the OP, though.

I know, dignity should not even be mentioned. This is a discussion forum, where opinions are accepted. You have yours, I have mine. I am biased towards a particular machine, you are as well. I'm just leading him in a direction based on MY personal experience. No one is wrong here, so don't mention any dignity needing to be saved if an opinion is what drives this whole forum to be deemed appropriate.

You are doing fine in guiding the person who originally asked. I lke your consistent effort to provide suporting answers.

Ignore outside influences and keep up the good work.

IF you're getting a free 3 year warranty, then I don't see how that can be a significant factor on what not to buy. If it's not a warranty from Apple (AppleCare), then I would think twice as I do not have any experience with warranties outside from Apple.

The machines come with a 1 year limited warranty so you can always deide on whether you need that extra 2 years within the 1 year. I would highly recommend it.

Thanks. You as well. Never had any intention of "trolling" or "bashing" an argument. But I appreciate your replies as well.

I would have to say that is the worst thing you can do. You really need to buy a Mac from Apple or from an Apple Approved Reseller and get the Apple Applecare warranty.

Apple, as far as I can see, is not going out of business. The place you are going to buy from could go out of business Tomorrow. So if they go out of business what happens to that supposed 3 year warranty? It is Gone.

Not only that but buying any warranty that is not directly from the manufacturer is basically wasting your money. That is true for all products. Extended warranties bought from a company other then directly from the manufacturer is the Biggest Scam in the World.

I personally wouldn't buy a Mac from any place other then Apple or AA Reseller and I certainly would not buy any Store Warranty. I do have Applecare on my Mac.

Hey steve what is the point in your post? I think I'll need to report that as Non Technical and off topic.

Thanks.

steve359 wrote:

Save your dignity, sir. You can never provide enough experience or technical detail to convince this particular opponent.

Do continue assisting the OP, though.