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<blockquote data-quote="cwa107" data-source="post: 1275135" data-attributes="member: 24098"><p>Yes, that's true. My 15" i7 model came with 2x4GB modules, which I later replaced with 2x4GB modules (purchased from OWC, since Crucial didn't sell that type at the time). I believe that cost me a whopping $115, just a few weeks after I took delivery of my machine. I don't recall what Apple was charging for the upgrade when I ordered the machine, but as I recall, it was significantly more expensive. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>That may be the case now - I'm honestly not sure as prices have fluctuated since March when I bought mine. It's easy enough to find out though - just configure the machine online, figure out what the premium is and then compare it to what you can get it for on otherworldcomputing.com or crucial.com</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>That is a very good idea. I will say that I LOVE glossy displays in general. I bought my first MacBook Pro refurbished back in 2006 and it had a matte display. I absolutely hated it, always felt that it looked "washed out" and opted for the glossy option when I got my next MacBook Pro (early 2008). That display was considerably better, but it was a typical gloss-coated LCD panel. </p><p></p><p>My 2011 MBP has the glass overlay that is typical of "unibody" MacBooks and it can be intolerable at times. I nearly always see my own reflection - and it can be distracting. So, take it from someone who is usually a "glossy fan" - the MBP's glossy panel is pushing the limits of usability. Yes, it can be titled and manipulated to alleviate the concern, but it's not ideal (although it looks pretty, from a design perspective).</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>That's me in a nutshell. I opted for the standard 500GB 5400rpm drive and thought I'd wait for SSDs to drop. Then I received my MBP, fresh from the factory with a *Toshiba* HDD, of all things. In my opinion, Toshiba is second only to Samsung in terms of unreliable HDDs. Even though I religiously back up, I couldn't rest easy until it was gone. I replaced it with a 7200rpm Hitachi drive that cost me less than $80 (as I recall). Well worth the added peace of mind (at least to me) and a substantial performance boost to boot.</p><p></p><p>I'm waiting for a 240GB+ drive in the $300 range. I suspect it will be quite some time (maybe even longer than it will take before I tire of this MBP and trade up for the next iteration).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cwa107, post: 1275135, member: 24098"] Yes, that's true. My 15" i7 model came with 2x4GB modules, which I later replaced with 2x4GB modules (purchased from OWC, since Crucial didn't sell that type at the time). I believe that cost me a whopping $115, just a few weeks after I took delivery of my machine. I don't recall what Apple was charging for the upgrade when I ordered the machine, but as I recall, it was significantly more expensive. That may be the case now - I'm honestly not sure as prices have fluctuated since March when I bought mine. It's easy enough to find out though - just configure the machine online, figure out what the premium is and then compare it to what you can get it for on otherworldcomputing.com or crucial.com That is a very good idea. I will say that I LOVE glossy displays in general. I bought my first MacBook Pro refurbished back in 2006 and it had a matte display. I absolutely hated it, always felt that it looked "washed out" and opted for the glossy option when I got my next MacBook Pro (early 2008). That display was considerably better, but it was a typical gloss-coated LCD panel. My 2011 MBP has the glass overlay that is typical of "unibody" MacBooks and it can be intolerable at times. I nearly always see my own reflection - and it can be distracting. So, take it from someone who is usually a "glossy fan" - the MBP's glossy panel is pushing the limits of usability. Yes, it can be titled and manipulated to alleviate the concern, but it's not ideal (although it looks pretty, from a design perspective). That's me in a nutshell. I opted for the standard 500GB 5400rpm drive and thought I'd wait for SSDs to drop. Then I received my MBP, fresh from the factory with a *Toshiba* HDD, of all things. In my opinion, Toshiba is second only to Samsung in terms of unreliable HDDs. Even though I religiously back up, I couldn't rest easy until it was gone. I replaced it with a 7200rpm Hitachi drive that cost me less than $80 (as I recall). Well worth the added peace of mind (at least to me) and a substantial performance boost to boot. I'm waiting for a 240GB+ drive in the $300 range. I suspect it will be quite some time (maybe even longer than it will take before I tire of this MBP and trade up for the next iteration). [/QUOTE]
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