Extra RAM/ROM worth it on the Pro Retina Display?

[ps1878]

Hi, I've recently just joined the world of Apple from Windows and bought the new MacBook Pro Retina Display 13 inch.

I went for the 4GB RAM, 128GB storage version rather than 8GB, 256GB.

I still have the option of returning the Macbook within the first 14 days and changing it for the higher spec.

Is it worth the extra £150 for additional ROM/RAM?

Thanks in advance!

 

[pigoo3]

Is it worth the extra £150 for additional ROM/RAM?

We are talking RAM...not ROM.

I would say that if you plan on keeping this computer for a while...I would get the 8gig of ram. Personally I would have gone for the 8gig straight away...but your needs may be different.

As I'm guessing you know...the ram cannot be upgraded after purchase...so you have to account for future needs at the time of purchase.

- Nick

 

[ps1878]

Thanks for he reply Nick!

I will be using the laptop for basic tasks- Internet, Skype, Emails, Word/Excel.

I went for the 4GB RAM retina MBP because it was only £100 more than the standard MBP (which was £999). But like you said I am intending on keeping this laptop for a few years.

Is the 8GB RAM retina mac book pro worth £1250, £250 more than the non-retina Macbook Pro, or would the non retina be good enough.

Thanks again

 

[RavingMac]

Thanks for he reply Nick!

I will be using the laptop for basic tasks- Internet, Skype, Emails, Word/Excel.

I went for the 4GB RAM retina MBP because it was only £100 more than the standard MBP (which was £999). But like you said I am intending on keeping this laptop for a few years.

Is the 8GB RAM retina mac book pro worth £1250, £250 more than the non-retina Macbook Pro, or would the non retina be good enough.

Thanks again

Only you can answer that question. And, it depends on how much the Retina screen is worth to you.
In my case I just bought a 15in MBP (non Retina version) having decided I valued ability to upgrade (which I later did) and having the internal DvD drive over the Retina display.

Also, IMO, the bigger question on your selection is 128GB vs 256GB drive. I wouldn't be that concerned about the additional 4GB of RAM given your usage.

 

[pigoo3]

Is the 8GB RAM retina mac book pro worth £1250, £250 more than the non-retina Macbook Pro, or would the non retina be good enough.

As RazorEdge mentioned...the retina display is kind of a personal choice. Personally...I'm not "sold" on the retina display yet...nor do I have any serious needs for it as of now.

If my computer purchase budget was such that I had to decide between more ram & more storage OR a retina display...I would go with the more ram & more storage.

But again...that's just me in my situation.

- Nick

 

[chscag]

I agree with both Nick and Mike. Maybe it's because my eyes are old, but I honestly don't see a great difference between the retina screen and normal screen. And the fact that the retina machines are closed (no, or limited user upgrades) I can't see spending the extra money on one.