Mac users: To retina or not to retina? That is the question...

[el_guapo13]

My 8 year old intel duo macbook is starting to fall apart on me after many years of abuse, especially lasting through college. It still works like a champ but it's time for an upgrade. My question is, is the retina display really worth it for the new macbook pros? Anyone here use one and totally love it? Pros, cons, any comments welcomed :thumbsup:

 

[jpasser4]

I was recently looking at the MacBook Pro with the retina display, and to be honest I just didn't see that big of a difference between the two options so I went for the standard display. Thats my 2 cents.

 

[SDShark]

Retina display is my preference! I love the clarity when reading or watching HD movies!


- Shark

 

[Shaunylw]

Retina display is my preference! I love the clarity when reading or watching HD movies!


- Shark

Agreed. It really depends on your usage. If its for working and browsing web pages maybe not. If you watch a ton of movies or edit photos then it is worth the extra expense.

 

[el_guapo13]

well i just got back from the apple store, i went with a 13" retina display pro and 256gb ssd, its so sweet

 

[vivalanation734]

My 8 year old intel duo macbook is starting to fall apart on me after many years of abuse, especially lasting through college. It still works like a champ but it's time for an upgrade. My question is, is the retina display really worth it for the new macbook pros? Anyone here use one and totally love it? Pros, cons, any comments welcomed :thumbsup:

Only get the Retina if you get the 15" since it has the discrete graphics card. Its a beast of a machine. You're also getting a superfast solid state card in this beast as well. These things are CRAZY fast. Also. GET THE APPLE CARE. Any repair on this thing is going to be at least $600. PM me if you have any questions.

 

[vivalanation734]

well i just got back from the apple store, i went with a 13" retina display pro and 256gb ssd, its so sweet

I guess my comment was too late.. lol

 

[el_guapo13]

well i just got back from the apple store, i went with a 13" retina display pro and 256gb ssd, its so sweet

I guess my comment was too late.. lol

lol

i thought about the 15" but i have an old macbook 13" and that size is perfect for my lap and carrying around.. thanks for the info tho. so far i am loving it

 

[vivalanation734]

well i just got back from the apple store, i went with a 13" retina display pro and 256gb ssd, its so sweet

I guess my comment was too late.. lol

lol

i thought about the 15" but i have an old macbook 13" and that size is perfect for my lap and carrying around.. thanks for the info tho. so far i am loving it

Enjoy!