OgS.MVP Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Originally released October 201313.3-inch (diagonal) Retina display; 2560-by-1600 resolution at 227 pixels per inch4GB of 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM128GB Flash Storage1720p FaceTime HD cameraIntel Iris Graphics or Originally released October 2012 13.3-inch (diagonal) Retina display; 2560-by-1600 resolution at 227 pixels per inch8GB of 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM256GB Flash Storage 720p FaceTime HD Camera Intel HD Graphics 4000 One is the newer model but the other has more storage and RAM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Buy a PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OgS.MVP Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Buy a PC Sorry, I do not buy garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Originally released October 201313.3-inch (diagonal) Retina display; 2560-by-1600 resolution at 227 pixels per inch4GB of 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM128GB Flash Storage1720p FaceTime HD cameraIntel Iris Graphics or Originally released October 201213.3-inch (diagonal) Retina display; 2560-by-1600 resolution at 227 pixels per inch8GB of 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM256GB Flash Storage 720p FaceTime HD Camera Intel HD Graphics 4000 One is the newer model but the other has more storage and RAM.I'd go with a PC, but if you are dead set on getting a Mac then I'd go with the the newer one. It has a fourth generation (Haswell) Intel processor and Thunderbolt 2. Haswell isn't huge improvement over it's predecessor, but nevertheless it's still an improvement. You can always upgrade the RAM in newer model if you find that you need more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Processors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 If the prices are the same... I'd personally go with 8GB RAM because I run scientific research code on my computer and some of them are memory intensive. Also, 128GB of storage seems rather small. I don't know what you use it for, if you just use it for fun (browsing and so on) and use it to do simple tasks like make documents and so on, then 4GB one would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Yeah, like he said, go processor first, then upgrade ram etc. if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I'd go with a PC, but if you are dead set on getting a Mac then I'd go with the the newer one. It has a fourth generation (Haswell) Intel processor and Thunderbolt 2. Haswell isn't huge improvement over it's predecessor, but nevertheless it's still an improvement. You can always upgrade the RAM in newer model if you find that you need more. This is a good suggestion too. But my experience is that you don't feel the difference between the processors unless the improvement is significant. But if you don't have enough RAM, you will definitely feel it. If price is not a problem, then I'd go for the newer one and upgrade the RAM as SabreFan1 suggests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Sorry, I do not buy garbage. Out of curiosity are you one of the guys in this C|NET video? http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57618183-71/when-apple-fanboys-watch-a-keynote-the-truth/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Body Pierce Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I'd go with a PC, but if you are dead set on getting a Mac then I'd go with the the newer one. It has a fourth generation (Haswell) Intel processor and Thunderbolt 2. Haswell isn't huge improvement over it's predecessor, but nevertheless it's still an improvement. You can always upgrade the RAM in newer model if you find that you need more.I'd also go with a PC. But regarding the Haswells, their greatest improvements came in the form of reduced power usage while meeting or exceeding (albeit slightly exceeding), performance characteristics of its predecessors. So while you don't notice the performance improvement, you will notice improved battery life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Processors? Read the post that I left him for the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OgS.MVP Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 I do not game or store DVDs. I’m a medical student, and I do not use any specialty-software, only have Word documents and occasionally stream TV shows that I enjoy. I have around 20k of pictures, from various trips, but that’s about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Body Pierce Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Sorry, I do not buy garbage.Makes sense, cause that attitude is garbage enough on its own.Most people with any good experience with computers can tell you that both platforms have their pros and cons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OgS.MVP Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 By the way, I guess you guys are not familiar with Apple Retina model of Macbook, everything is SOLDERED on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I'd also go with a PC. But regarding the Haswells, their greatest improvements came in the form of reduced power usage while meeting or exceeding (albeit slightly exceeding), performance characteristics of its predecessors. Yep. Here's a simplified Intel white sheet on it. http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/an-introduction-to-the-intel-4th-generation-core-processor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 By the way, I guess you guys are not familiar with Apple Retina model of Macbook, everything is SOLDERED on Even the RAM? I knew that about the SSD. OUCH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OgS.MVP Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Yep. Here's a simplified Intel white sheet on it. http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/an-introduction-to-the-intel-4th-generation-core-processor Wow, thats really helpful, thank you. I will go with the newer model I think. By the way, I take back what I said about PC, its not garbage, used it for a long time, I think just the frustrations I used to have with having to re-install OS, deal with freezes, etc got the best of me. Lets not start the debate what is better, whoever said that both have pros and cons is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Wow, thats really helpful, thank you. I will go with the newer model I think. By the way, I take back what I said about PC, its not garbage, used it for a long time, I think just the frustrations I used to have with having to re-install OS, deal with freezes, etc got the best of me. Lets not start the debate what is better, whoever said that both have pros and cons is correct. Good news is that people say that you can run OS X Mavericks just fine with the new one. Since you only have basic needs then I'm sure you'll do just fine with the 2013 model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleJack Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Don't mean to derail the thread but I got a apple question. I am going have to buy a new computer soon and I to want to get a mac since I am not a gamer and hate pc's. Is there a good reliable way to buy them 2nd hand or am I am going have to save up? I am thinking of getting a mini mac but love the convince of a laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 dont skimp on hd space, get the max you can afford. 15" mbp's are much better than the 13"...if you can afford it, get a 15" mbp 2013 model....they have the new thunderbolt 2 ports and great gfx cards. if your getting a 13" then keep shopping and get a newer one with more ram and a bigger hard drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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