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Mac Book Pro 13' Retina - buy now or wait for new haswell chip?

  • 02-05-2013 9:12am
    #1
    Keyzer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,331 ✭✭✭


    As the title says:

    I'm in the line for a new mac book pro but I hear they will be shipping next month with the new haswell processor.

    Wait or buy now? Will there be much of a difference?


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  • #2
    Paradicia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭Paradicia


    I'm in a simlar situation to yourself but I'm buying a windows laptop. The haswell architecture isn't much of a leap as it will stay the same 22nm as ivybridge. I heard the battery life will improve on laptops though. It's a tough one. If you're not in any hurry I'd wait an extra month.


  • #3
    Overheal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Its a case of "how soon do I need this"

    You can get into the trap of putting your purchase off forever and ever, too.

    If you can wait, wait, and then you either have two choices: Buy the Haswell, or find the Ivy Bridge a bit cheaper. I'd lean Haswell.


  • #4
    Colonel Panic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,040 ✭✭✭Colonel Panic


    Intel are shipping Haswell in June but that doesn't mean Apple will refresh their MBPs right away.

    That said, I'd certainly wait. I'm after a MBA myself but I'm waiting.


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