06-13-2012, 08:44 PM
C(-)ris wrote:
1. Buy the old Pro, or just get the 16GB model. I haven't seen any 32GB upgrades for the old style anyway. I'm not even sure those logic boards can support it. So if 16GB is the max of the logic board, it doesn't matter if it is replaceable.
Paying twice the price for RAM because of a design defect/tradeoff seems silly. Apple has always made nice money off such upgrades, but you used to be able to go third party and save some money. I do get the general point. If 16GB maxes out the system, go ahead and pay the extra 10% of the total system price and future proof yourself up front. Or sacrifice the retina display, go with the normal MacBook Pro, save some cash with a base system, and then budget for upgrades on a future need basis.