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Buying a MacBook Pro 15"

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  • 17-04-2015 7:53pm
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    Registered Users Posts: 1,753 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    Long term windows user here hoping to make the switch to OS X and think the MBP 15" is the one for me.

    I have noted that the 13-inch was updated last month, but alas the 15 inch was not. :rolleyes:

    I don't need it urgently, have the cash for it now - I just would like to know, would I be better off waiting a few months in case a update comes in the immediate future....or purchase now? And if I were to purchase now, would it depreciate a great deal if and when the new update comes out?

    Cheers :D

    S.Teapot


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  • Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,539 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    There will always be a newer model on the way and electronic goods will always devalue :)

    Having said this Apple products hold thier value far better than the opposition.

    I bought the cheapest iMac available in 2009. I use it every day. Although it is now considered prehistoric by many it never fails to disappoint.

    Buy your Mac, you'll never look back!


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,671 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    The 15-inch hasn't been updated since last July. It's due an update but it looks like the Broadwell chips Apple were waiting on may not be coming. I can't see them waiting for Skylake which knowing Intel could be early next year, so a minor storage bump or price drop may be all that's on the cards, probably in the next 2 months. The main reason to wait is for the force touch trackpad. I'd wait, but it's up to you.


  • Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭Narcissus


    15 inch retina was updated today - still has Haswell processor though.

    http://www.macrumors.com/2015/05/19/apple-releases-new-15-inch-macbook-pro/

    from €2299 :eek:


  • Registered Users Posts: 88 ✭✭Graham 1324


    That's one pricey mac


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,933 ✭✭✭holystungun9


    Another price hike. My dream of a new mac in September is fading.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,753 ✭✭✭SmallTeapot


    Just saw this now.....wow, that's pricey! I have edu discount which softens the blow a bit.... hmm, to take the plunge or not.


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