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Keeping my late 2011 MBP. It will probably last me another 5+ years
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Yeah I was thinking about upgrading my MBP from like 2008 or something... forget that I'm riding it out until the end 
I loved my MBP though, but they are wildin with these prices man.
I loved my MBP though, but they are wildin with these prices man.
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isnt the current 15' base model like $1999? these dudes are bugging.Yeah I was thinking about upgrading my MBP from like 2008 or something... forget that I'm riding it out until the end
I loved my MBP though, but they are wildin with these prices man.
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my 2011 mbp is in dire need of an upgrade so ive been patiently waiting for this day... to be a letdown
think i might have to jump down to the 13' just to make it monetarily feasible.
any input on going the 13 over 15 route? i.e. getting a suped up 13 over a low end 15
think i might have to jump down to the 13' just to make it monetarily feasible.
any input on going the 13 over 15 route? i.e. getting a suped up 13 over a low end 15
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How is the 13.3 MacBook Pro 2.7ghz dual core intel i5 with Retina display?
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You can find a pretty nice last gen 15 inch pro for the amount spent on the most baseline current gen 13 inch model if you dont mind buying used.
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LOL. I guess I better put an SSD in this late 2011 and keep it moving. Tim Cook is smoking dope.
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I don't even just my old *** MBP for the intended purposes... just NT, pron and web browsing and looking at youtube vids 
Forget all that even though back then my girl paid almost $3K for it I'm not spending that much when I can get something way better even if it's Windows.
Forget all that even though back then my girl paid almost $3K for it I'm not spending that much when I can get something way better even if it's Windows.
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Smoking that "courage"
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Has anyone upgraded their RAM from 4GB to 8GB? Any major differences?
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Went from 4 to 16 and I notice a difference. But I also upgraded to a SSD and that was the most noticeable difference.
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My 2015 15in retina still butter. I got 16gb ram and probably wont upgrade until after 2020 or something
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Its worth it, especially if you run memory intensive applications, or use Google chrome as your web browser
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Its worth it, especially if you run memory intensive applications, or use Google chrome as your web browser
Any brand of RAM I should look into? A few searches I came across mentioned "Crucial"
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Crucial is what I have, type in your model number in Google with "RAM upgrade" and it should pop up.
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Is anyone buying the new MBP?
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so what are the base model without extras prices
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I have Western Digital and it's been good to me
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Yeah Crucial/West Digi is pretty much the way to go
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I am legit in shock at the price hike.
400 DOLLAR INCREASE FOR A BASE MODEL?
Im a 2009 mbp owner so ive waited a MINUTE for an upgrade. Ive been wanting this new updated one all year, but i thought it would stick at the 1999 mark.
My god that 400 dollar difference is HUGE for me because I also need to get a new phone.
Ugh.
400 DOLLAR INCREASE FOR A BASE MODEL?
Im a 2009 mbp owner so ive waited a MINUTE for an upgrade. Ive been wanting this new updated one all year, but i thought it would stick at the 1999 mark.
My god that 400 dollar difference is HUGE for me because I also need to get a new phone.
Ugh.
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Your best option might be going with the 2015/early 2016 model after the price drop
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Honestly, if you really need a new MBP, I would say pull the trigger. We all know they last a very long time so you're technically gonna be getting your moneys worth
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Honestly, if you really need a new MBP, I would say pull the trigger. We all know they last a very long time so you're technically gonna be getting your moneys worth
True.
My 2009 did last a while, its been unusable for 2 years now tho
But still.
Im in need of a car, phone, and new macbook.
So trying to budget is tough with the price hike.
Da struggle is real bros
