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    Current MacBook Pro 13 (non-retina) and upgrades

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by themouse, Feb 1, 2014.

  1. themouse

    themouse Notebook Consultant

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    I'm lost in which MacBook Pros are upgradeable. I plan on purchasing the MacBook Pro 13 (non-retina). I would like to purchase it with 4GB of RAM and a HDD with the intention of upgrading to more RAM and an SSD.

    The model I'll be purchasing is listed at $1199 on MacBook Pro - Buy MacBook Pro with Retina display - Apple Store (U.S.)

    MacBook Pro


    13-inch: 2.5GHz
    Specifications
    2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
    Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz
    4GB 1600MHz memory
    500GB 5400-rpm hard drive1
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Built-in battery (7 hours)2
    $1,199.00
    Free Shipping

    Is this upgradeable? Thanks!

    Also, what is the model number (like 9,1 etc) of the MBP 13 (non-retina) that Apple is currently selling? Is it 2012, 2013, 2014 model?
     
    themouse, Feb 1, 2014
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  2. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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  3. themouse

    themouse Notebook Consultant

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    Thank you so much Rhodan!

    My work gave me a MBP15 Retina and I've decided to make the jump to get a personal one... but realized I don't know what I'm getting into.
     
    themouse, Feb 1, 2014
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  4. Zero000

    Zero000 Notebook Deity

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    It looks a lot nicer than your ThinkPad :)
     
    Zero000, Feb 1, 2014
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  5. themouse

    themouse Notebook Consultant

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    My sig is a bit outdated. I now have a ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch. It's much sleeker than a MBP.
     
    themouse, Feb 1, 2014
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  6. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    One thing I should add about the Macbook Pro.

    I used to own the 2010 model and the screen resolution was an issue for me. At 1280x800 it did not provide enough real estate, I switched to the 13" Air and 1440X900 is much better for my needs as I don't use an external monitor. Upgradability is less of an issue for me as I usually upgrade my main system yearly. My 2011 and 2012 Air had i5, 4GB and 256GB, when I switched to the 2013 I went all out and got system in my sig.
     
    Rhodan, Feb 1, 2014
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  7. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    there is hardly any reason to get the mbp 13 non retina.

    the mba offers more resolution and the rmbp 13 is just great, aside that its a 2012 model
     
    Karamazovmm, Feb 2, 2014
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  8. KCETech1

    KCETech1 Notebook Prophet

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    Scroll up ;) OP was looking at RAM / HDD Upgradable Macs and may have a specific requirement such as more than 8GB or able to swap HDD's easily for project/business work.
     
    KCETech1, Feb 2, 2014
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  9. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    swap too much your HDD and your cable needs a replacement, Im on my 2nd one. terrible design flaw

    ah well the rmbp 13 does have 16gb
     
    Karamazovmm, Feb 2, 2014
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  10. themouse

    themouse Notebook Consultant

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    I dropped in a 512GB SSD and 16GB of RAM for a fraction of the cost. Since I already have a rMBP 15, I didn't need the higher res.

    If you actually read my OP, you would understand that I was looking to upgrade it myself. Actually, reading the subject, alone, would have helped.
     
    themouse, Feb 25, 2014
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