uMBP vs rMBP - the Ultimate pro's and con list

so, many threads , discussions , why, figured might time make list of pro's , cons i'll turn infographic. know 1 i'll getting (rmbp ) i'm sure others still undecided so....


...i'll ball rolling:

umbp 2012
pro's:
comes in 13"
lower base price
easier access, upgrade , repair parts which
- enables to have additional hdd in place of cd
- allows buy cheaper aftermarket ssd's , ram upgrades , other parts
- cheaper, quicker battery repair
has battery status light
uses mag safe v2 (better imo because wire fray reduced)
has native ethernet
has native firewire 800 port
has sleep power light
has in store option matt display
refined, tried , tested design works.
has brighter screen
better battery life

con's
upgraded, has low maximum screen resolution 15" panel in day , age. (no 1080p)
single thunderbolt socket doubles dp without other video out may limiting.
(for more cons see below)



rmbp 2012
pro's:
18% lighter 15" umbp
20% thinner both umbp's
more comfortable write on, less sharper palm rest.
has 2 thunderbolt ports (+1 more umbp)
better built i. speaker system.
has native hdmi port
flash ssd fastest in it's class
has better thermal characteristics umbp (cpu less lightly throttle down)
mag safe v3 more disconnects
has 15" screen retina display
- has maximum resolution of 2880 x 1800
- 178 degree viewing angle
- improved contrast
- 75% reduction in glare vs glossy screened umbp
- has "more space" mode gives huge amounts of desktop estate
- possible hack screen resolution allowing more flexibility.
comes overclocked nvidia 650m gpu 1gb of video ram (clocked higher , 512mb more umbp)
- means it'll perform better when connected external display vs umbp
can power 3 external displays (before adapters/daisy chaining (as opposed 1 on umbp))
cheaper umbp when configured similar specs (when assembled apple)
arguably better build quality (really stiff/sturdy compared umbp, little flex in screen)
best gaming mac ever made.
quitier



con's
software support (particularly adobe cs) retina display 1-3 months away.
no optical drive bay.
designed os won't released few weeks.
base price expensive
incompatible ir apple remote.
ifixit gives 1 out of 10 repairability meaning faults or upgrades mean trip apple store.
thunderbolt hardware right limited.
have buy thunderbolt adapters legacy functionality (ethernet, firewire)
noticeable ui performance issues @ "more space" settings in lion
first gen product, not late adopters.
niche product - best suited audio, motion designers , developers
new mag safe socket incompatible last without $10 adapter.
limited supply, 3-5 week shipping on models.


hope fair. if wants add pro's , con's, or contest above, please go ahead

 

rmbp has hdmi port

 

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