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Question: Is this new model with the non-dedicated Nvidia 750M worth the $600 over the much talked about Iris Pro Graphics where gaming is concerned?
Document: In order to get the dedicated GT 750M, you are forced to upgrade to the top model with 512GB SSD and 16GB RAM. Before this, you were able to get dedicated graphics on the entry model so the "$200 price drop" isn't really a great deal after all unless you can live with just the Iris Pro graphics.- This is unfair to those who are just looking for dedicated graphics in the entry model and are now forced to spend $600 more to get it.- Iris Pro graphics under-perform in games when compared to the old GT 650M.- You can't connect to Ethernet without paying $30 for an adapter.- Case scratches easily.
I suggest you invest a cover and a well cushioned carrying case.- Many review sites label this as a "workstation" laptop but be warned! NEITHER Iris Pro or GT 750M are suitable for professional applications like Solid Works, Auto Cad, Maya, etc.Conclusion:-If you are into photography, video editing or want a decent gaming laptop then I'd recommend this model to you.-If you want dedicated graphics but can't stomach the high price, get the refurbished mid 2012 model - they are being sold at great, low prices.-If you are a professional looking to run applications like CAD along with video editing software, look elsewhere.
Some background:I own the original mid 2012 Model with 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and the GT 650M. Being an early adopter, there were some growing pains such as the stuttering of animations when swiping into mission control or scrolling on certain webpages. Apple has provided over the past year with software updates that have improved scrolling and animation performance. However, the real limit were in the graphics (HD 4000 and GT 650M). Now that the new model rocks the Intel Iris Pro and GT 750M graphics, we'll see how this compares.What I like:+ screen now covers 99% of sRGB.+ there is about an hour increase in the battery life due to the Intel Haswell architecture+ the SSDs are now PCIe based and therefore almost twice as fast as the previous generation.+ Thunderbolt 2 ports are present instead of Thunderbolt 1+ Upgraded to wireless AC+ The Intel Iris Pro performs nearly identical and in some cases better than the dedicated GT 650M under NON-GAMING work loads.
i spent a huge amount of time thinking about a new laptop, and i settled, happily, on this model.it's worth the extra expense for a better processor, RAM, storage, and a dedicated graphics card (likely the most valuable feature).i couldn't be happier with functionality. my only complaint, involves battery life when using hardware-intensive apps, which can dip into the 3hr range.best,ckb
Then, I installed Windows 8 using bootcamp, for some reason Win8 doesn't work with intel Iris graphics card, so Nvidia GT750m is used all the time even for low intensity tasks. Battery doesn't last for very long, less than 3 hours for sure. And it does heat a lot. I had to install a custom software to set the fan to highest speed possible so it doesn't heat too much. But then, it's too loud. This heat issue is the thing that annoyed me the most on this notebook. It's supposed to be a powerful computer but you just can't use or it doesn't perform as well.
A lot more information is available if you search online about Iris Pro vs GT 650M+ The Intel Iris Pro is significantly better than the Intel HD 4000 while having better energy efficiency than the dedicated GT 750M (thus the 1 hour increase in battery life)+ Scrolling and other animations are smoother than in the previous generation.+ Windows 7 and 8 run fine if you install via Boot Camp+ "$200 price drop" - see belowWhat I didn't like:- Apple changed the pricing scheme of the two 15 inch models.
It took me all of two or three hours of tinkering with it before I had down all the touchpad gestures (one of my favorite features) and how to change any settings that I wanted and format it to my liking. If you buy this laptop you won't regret it, I guarantee it. The OS is so streamlined and you'll never want to look at another monitor again after seeing the retina display. It's blazing fast, I got the 2.3 so I have nVidia 750m dedicated graphics but I haven't had much chance to game yet but I have no doubt that it will perform wonderfully.If you have the money, get it, you honestly won't regret it.
Just as I titled my review I was with windows for many years. I was due for a new system. All my windows machine slowed down...it's tough to upgrade integrated parts. I visited the apple store and came across this beautiful machine. It's engineered to perfection. Very snappy. Graphics even on games look awesome. The keyboard when typing feels so natural. I'm thinking of returning it to get the other that has dedicated graphics since I'm a gamer....but altogether it's worth the price.
It has satisfying tactile feedback and beautiful key labels. * Deep, substantial sound.Computing power: just astonishing. With ultra-fast storage, quad-core 4th generation i7 and Iris Pro graphics, it's near impossible to be disappointed whatever you throw at this notebook. It is admittedly not a gaming notebook (although I've been able to run games very, very impressively on it), but it just about handles anything.Battery life is impeccable &#8212; I can consistently get 8 hours out of one charge.OS X makes things all the better.
It runs games just fine but it would just be nice to have something a little more future proof. Anyways buy this laptop and if you can buy the Nvidia model. Way better deal for an extra 600. Also check the apple refurbished stores as well pretty good prices. Amazon used warehouse has great deals as well no need to spend 2600 plus tax for a new one when you can get awesome apple care warranties and customer service at a local apple store or even online. Well hope this helped a little bit. If you get one you will see why I took some time out of my free time to spread the word about this laptop.
Answer: It depends on what kind of games you prefer. If you're into the graphics intense games such as Battlefield 4, Crysis 3, Call of Duty, etc. 600 is definitely worth it. Note that you do not need to spend 2600 on this machine though. Check out the 3rd party sellers. (One goes as low as $1999)