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How long Will my Macbook pro Retina 15 inch Last?

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@SwagyNagy
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hey so i was wondering how long will my computer last before it gets outdated or to slow to run things? here are the specs:

Processor 2.4 GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.4GHz) Cache 6MB shared L3 cache Memory 8GB of 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4000 and NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory Storage1 256GB Flash Storage Wireless Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n specification)2 Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology Expansion MagSafe 2 power port, Two Thunderbolt ports (up to 10 Gbps), HDMI port, Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps), one SDXC card slot Video and Audio FaceTime HD camera; Thunderbolt ports with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (requires adapters, sold separately)

Stereo speakers, dual microphones, headphone port (Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote & microphone and support for audio line out [digital / analog]). Size and weight Height: .71 inches (1.8 cm)
Width: 14.13 inches (35.89 cm)
Depth: 9.73 inches (24.71 cm)
Weight (standard configuration): 4.46 pounds (2.02 kg)3
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snowpocalypse
Posts: 1036 - Karma: 3,526
The second it leaves the store it becomes out dated. Welcome to the world of MAC.
11 years ago
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SKI.ING
Posts: 2695 - Karma: 2,536
More like welcome to the world of laptops.
11 years ago
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b-kul
Posts: 4350 - Karma: 1,111
couple years probably. my old macbook was toast after three or four years.
11 years ago
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grifter
Posts: 933 - Karma: 102
I'm 3 years down the line with my 13" mbp. Still going strong editing in Photoshop, coding, compiling video, word processing and generally wasting time on the internet. Longest I've ever had a laptop without feeling like I'm missing out on something... Do it.
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MasterQuickster
Posts: 3 - Karma: 15
Me and friends have had poor experiences with the newer mac books. Hard drive failures, corrupted EFI, broken sound, overheating etc. I literally don't know a single person who hasn't had a major issue, but I goto uni where everyone has one and treats them questionably. I assume you're gettin this for video editing so I'll just say that any computer with a good processor and a lotta ram can edit video just fine. Just get a laptop with an intel i7 processor and at least 8 gigs of ram. If you want to can throw in a graphics card, but most video editing software is CPU intensive so it'd just be good for gaming. If you can, build a PC and you'll basically get a lot more for a lot less, but sacrifice mobility.
11 years ago
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SKI.ING
Posts: 2695 - Karma: 2,536
Have you ever used Adobe Premiere or After Effects in depth? A graphics card definitely can help out in those programs, not just for gaming.
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MartianMan
Posts: 1101 - Karma: 2,094
I am on my 5th year on my MacBook Pro and I have no complaints. Works perfectly.
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.[sanhedrin].
Posts: 1657 - Karma: 941
NEVER EVER FALL INTO THE UPDATE TRAP. Updates have ruined otherwise perfect Apple products for me.
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