Apple: Hardware News and Discussion Thread
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Updated retina MBP with a $100 price cut on 15" model and non-retina 13"
8gb RAM on 13" and 16gb ram standard on 15", but no 32gb
8gb RAM on 13" and 16gb ram standard on 15", but no 32gb
As indicated over the weekend and yesterday, Apple today launched refreshed 13-inch and 15-inch Retina MacBook Pros.The new notebooks feature faster versions of Intel's Haswell processors, as all 13-inch models now come with 8GB of RAM standard while all 15-inch models now feature 16GB of RAM. The high end 15-inch model also received a $100 price cut, going from $2599 to $2499.
New models include:
13-inch:
- $1299: 2.6 GHz dual-core i5 processor, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB flash storage
- $1499: 2.6 GHz dual-core i5 processor, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB flash storage
- $1799: 2.8 GHz dual-core i5 processor, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB flash storage
15-inch:
- $1999: 2.2 GHz quad-core i7 processor, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB flash storage
- $2499: 2.5 GHz quad-core i7 processor, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB flash storage
Build-to-order options now include a 3.0 GHz dual-core i7 processor on the 13-inch model and a 2.8 GHz quad-core i7 processor on the 15-inch model. Users can also now add up to 1 TB of flash storage for both the 13-inch and 15-inch models.
Alongside the refreshed line of Retina MacBook Pros, Apple's 13-inch non-Retina MacBook Pro received a price cut, going from $1199 to $1099. However, the machine has not been updated with faster internals and remains the same model introduced in June 2012.
Today's minor refresh is primarily a stopgap measure until Apple can launch a more significant update to its Retina MacBook Pro line once Intel's next-generation Broadwell processors hit the market. Broadwell chips appropriate for the MacBook Pro may, however, not arrive until mid-2015. Apple is also rumored to be working on a 12-inch Retina MacBook for 2015 which is said to feature an ultrathin chassis, a fan-less cooling system and a revamped trackpad.
Apple's refreshed Retina MacBook Pros are available today through the company's various retail locations and online store, with all standard configurations showing a shipping avaliability of "within 24 hours." The new notebooks will also be a part of Apple's back-to-school program, which gives qualified educational purchasers an Apple Store gift card of $100 with the purchase of a new Mac.
New models include:
13-inch:
- $1299: 2.6 GHz dual-core i5 processor, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB flash storage
- $1499: 2.6 GHz dual-core i5 processor, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB flash storage
- $1799: 2.8 GHz dual-core i5 processor, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB flash storage
15-inch:
- $1999: 2.2 GHz quad-core i7 processor, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB flash storage
- $2499: 2.5 GHz quad-core i7 processor, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB flash storage
Build-to-order options now include a 3.0 GHz dual-core i7 processor on the 13-inch model and a 2.8 GHz quad-core i7 processor on the 15-inch model. Users can also now add up to 1 TB of flash storage for both the 13-inch and 15-inch models.
Alongside the refreshed line of Retina MacBook Pros, Apple's 13-inch non-Retina MacBook Pro received a price cut, going from $1199 to $1099. However, the machine has not been updated with faster internals and remains the same model introduced in June 2012.
Today's minor refresh is primarily a stopgap measure until Apple can launch a more significant update to its Retina MacBook Pro line once Intel's next-generation Broadwell processors hit the market. Broadwell chips appropriate for the MacBook Pro may, however, not arrive until mid-2015. Apple is also rumored to be working on a 12-inch Retina MacBook for 2015 which is said to feature an ultrathin chassis, a fan-less cooling system and a revamped trackpad.
Apple's refreshed Retina MacBook Pros are available today through the company's various retail locations and online store, with all standard configurations showing a shipping avaliability of "within 24 hours." The new notebooks will also be a part of Apple's back-to-school program, which gives qualified educational purchasers an Apple Store gift card of $100 with the purchase of a new Mac.
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An Apple support page on Boot Camp was updated yesterday to include a mention of a mid-2014 Mac mini, perhaps hinting that a refresh of the desktop computer might be in the works.
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So I've got a question that I can't find an answer for...
I recently got a switch for our media/tv components. I've got our router centralized in the middle of the house and one ethernet cable running to my main TV room. I've got the DVR going, BR online, receiver online, and the Apple TV 3 online.
However, if the ATV3 is wired in I can't airplay to it. No matter what I do. Turn wifi on and it works right away. Plug it in, nothing.
Ideas? It's a very simple, unmanaged, 100/1000 switch.
I recently got a switch for our media/tv components. I've got our router centralized in the middle of the house and one ethernet cable running to my main TV room. I've got the DVR going, BR online, receiver online, and the Apple TV 3 online.
However, if the ATV3 is wired in I can't airplay to it. No matter what I do. Turn wifi on and it works right away. Plug it in, nothing.
Ideas? It's a very simple, unmanaged, 100/1000 switch.
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Is it getting an IP address when you plug it in? If it is getting an address it's probably different than what it had on the wifi. It may take a little time for the other devices to discover it? 
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Another possibility is Apple's going to skip Broadwell and jump to Skylake which will be released in 2nd half of 2015. Now that would be a nice upgrade.
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Refurbished iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi 16GB - Space Gray
$249.00
Refurbished iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi 16GB - Space Gray - Apple Store (U.S.)
They also have 32GB for $299.
$249.00
Refurbished iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi 16GB - Space Gray - Apple Store (U.S.)
They also have 32GB for $299.
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Tempting to pick up a 2012 2.3ghz quad core i7 mini for <$600
Gonna put in 32 GB of ram and slap in my 256Gb SSD. Should be quick. Just concerned about the integrated video 
Gonna put in 32
GB of ram and slap in my 256Gb SSD. Should be quick. Just concerned about the integrated video
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Ok I'm gonna pick up that 2.5ghz i5 for $419. Need to replace my Dino of a computer.
Gonna up it to 16gb of ram and a 256SSD. Should be able to run LR4 with that and watch high defs 4K pr0n
Gonna up it to 16gb of ram and a 256SSD. Should be able to run LR4 with that and watch high defs 4K pr0n
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Tried buying it only for it to go OOS. Maybe I'll buy one off amazon
