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8/14/12 at 10:33am

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http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0395538

Intel® Core(tm) i5 1.8GHz
4GB DDR3-1333 SDRAM
256GB Flash Storage
11.6" Widescreen LED-backlit Display (1366 x 768)
Intel HD Graphics 3000
802.11a/b/g/n Wireless
Bluetooth 4.0
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion

Has a Thunderbolt port I believe.
The real kicker here is the 256GB SSD for that cheap....

$999.

I don't really follow Apple, but since it's still Intel 3000 graphics, I'm going to assume it's last year's model. Unless they haven't refreshed yet.

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Intel i5 3570K w/ XSPC Raystorm	ASRock z77 Extreme4	EVGA GEFORCE GTX 670 FTW	Corsair Vengeance (4GB x 2)
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Samsung 830-Series 128 GB	Seagate 7200 RPM - 1 TB	Seagate 7200 RPM - 500 GB	XSPC RX360
Cooling	Cooling	OS	Monitor
3x GT AP-15's on Rad	NZXT Fan Controller	ArchLinux -- Gnome DE+ Awesome WM	Overlord Tempest X270SE
Monitor	Keyboard	Power	Case
Acer G235H 23"	Das Keyboard Professional Silent (Browns)	Raidmax RX-850AE	Cooler Master HAF 932 Full Tower
Mouse	Mouse Pad	Audio	Audio
Razer DeathAdder Black Edition	Xtrac Ripper XXL	Klipsch Promedia 2.1	Audio-Technica ATH-M50s
Audio	Audio
Asus Xonar DX Sound Card	Mod Mic 2.0
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Intel Core i5	UX31A	Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000	ADATA - 128GB
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ArchLinux	Windows 8 RP	13.3" 1080p IPS
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Intel i5 3570K w/ XSPC Raystorm	ASRock z77 Extreme4	EVGA GEFORCE GTX 670 FTW	Corsair Vengeance (4GB x 2)
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Cooling
Samsung 830-Series 128 GB	Seagate 7200 RPM - 1 TB	Seagate 7200 RPM - 500 GB	XSPC RX360
Cooling	Cooling	OS	Monitor
3x GT AP-15's on Rad	NZXT Fan Controller	ArchLinux -- Gnome DE+ Awesome WM	Overlord Tempest X270SE
Monitor	Keyboard	Power	Case
Acer G235H 23"	Das Keyboard Professional Silent (Browns)	Raidmax RX-850AE	Cooler Master HAF 932 Full Tower
Mouse	Mouse Pad	Audio	Audio
Razer DeathAdder Black Edition	Xtrac Ripper XXL	Klipsch Promedia 2.1	Audio-Technica ATH-M50s
Audio	Audio
Asus Xonar DX Sound Card	Mod Mic 2.0
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Intel Core i5	UX31A	Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000	ADATA - 128GB
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8/14/12 at 10:42am

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1366x768 @ HD 3000

Def last year's model.

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8/14/12 at 10:55am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kantastic

1366x768 @ HD 3000
Def last year's model.

Still a pretty good deal though.

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Intel i5 3570K w/ XSPC Raystorm	ASRock z77 Extreme4	EVGA GEFORCE GTX 670 FTW	Corsair Vengeance (4GB x 2)
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Cooling
Samsung 830-Series 128 GB	Seagate 7200 RPM - 1 TB	Seagate 7200 RPM - 500 GB	XSPC RX360
Cooling	Cooling	OS	Monitor
3x GT AP-15's on Rad	NZXT Fan Controller	ArchLinux -- Gnome DE+ Awesome WM	Overlord Tempest X270SE
Monitor	Keyboard	Power	Case
Acer G235H 23"	Das Keyboard Professional Silent (Browns)	Raidmax RX-850AE	Cooler Master HAF 932 Full Tower
Mouse	Mouse Pad	Audio	Audio
Razer DeathAdder Black Edition	Xtrac Ripper XXL	Klipsch Promedia 2.1	Audio-Technica ATH-M50s
Audio	Audio
Asus Xonar DX Sound Card	Mod Mic 2.0
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Intel Core i5	UX31A	Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000	ADATA - 128GB
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ArchLinux	Windows 8 RP	13.3" 1080p IPS
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Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Cooling
Samsung 830-Series 128 GB	Seagate 7200 RPM - 1 TB	Seagate 7200 RPM - 500 GB	XSPC RX360
Cooling	Cooling	OS	Monitor
3x GT AP-15's on Rad	NZXT Fan Controller	ArchLinux -- Gnome DE+ Awesome WM	Overlord Tempest X270SE
Monitor	Keyboard	Power	Case
Acer G235H 23"	Das Keyboard Professional Silent (Browns)	Raidmax RX-850AE	Cooler Master HAF 932 Full Tower
Mouse	Mouse Pad	Audio	Audio
Razer DeathAdder Black Edition	Xtrac Ripper XXL	Klipsch Promedia 2.1	Audio-Technica ATH-M50s
Audio	Audio
Asus Xonar DX Sound Card	Mod Mic 2.0
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Intel Core i5	UX31A	Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000	ADATA - 128GB
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8/14/12 at 12:50pm

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Yep, this is last years model. That's why it's at such a heavy discount. Still a pretty awesome deal as it's $400 cheaper than a 2012 model with a 256GB SSD. The only update that came with this years model is Ivy Bridge + HD4000 and USB 3.0, which depending on your needs may not be worth the extra $400.

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Crucial M4 256GB SSD	Cooler Master 212+	Windows 8 Pro 64-bit	Dell U3011 30" IPS 2560x1600
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Audio
Logitech Z-2300 2.1 Speaker System
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Habey EMC-800S Slim Case
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Hard Drive	Cooling	OS	Monitor
Crucial M4 256GB SSD	Cooler Master 212+	Windows 8 Pro 64-bit	Dell U3011 30" IPS 2560x1600
Keyboard	Power	Case	Mouse
Apple Wired Aluminum Keyboard	Corsair AX750	Corsair 300R Windowed	Logitech G500
Audio
Logitech Z-2300 2.1 Speaker System
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AMD A8-3850 Llano APU	Asrock A75M-ITX FM1	AMD HD6550D	G.SKILL Eco 4GB DDR3-1600 Kit
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	OS
Corsair Nova 32GB SSD	Hitachi CA10N Slim Slot Load Blu-Ray Drive	Silverstone NT07-AM2 Slimline	Windows 7 Home Premium x64
Keyboard	Power	Audio	Other
Lenovo Multimedia Remote with Keyboard (N5901)	120W Internal/ 60W AC Adapter	Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Speaker System	Epson EX70 Projector
Other
Habey EMC-800S Slim Case
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AMD E-350 1.6GHz APU	ASRock E350M1 Mini ITX	HD6310	Avexir 2GB DDR3-1333
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8/14/12 at 12:54pm

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I think the main advantage the 2012 has over this is the Intel 4000. Pretty sure it's a big improvement. But with a resolution of 1366 x 768 it should be fine.

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Intel i5 3570K w/ XSPC Raystorm	ASRock z77 Extreme4	EVGA GEFORCE GTX 670 FTW	Corsair Vengeance (4GB x 2)
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Cooling
Samsung 830-Series 128 GB	Seagate 7200 RPM - 1 TB	Seagate 7200 RPM - 500 GB	XSPC RX360
Cooling	Cooling	OS	Monitor
3x GT AP-15's on Rad	NZXT Fan Controller	ArchLinux -- Gnome DE+ Awesome WM	Overlord Tempest X270SE
Monitor	Keyboard	Power	Case
Acer G235H 23"	Das Keyboard Professional Silent (Browns)	Raidmax RX-850AE	Cooler Master HAF 932 Full Tower
Mouse	Mouse Pad	Audio	Audio
Razer DeathAdder Black Edition	Xtrac Ripper XXL	Klipsch Promedia 2.1	Audio-Technica ATH-M50s
Audio	Audio
Asus Xonar DX Sound Card	Mod Mic 2.0
View all

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	Hard Drive
Intel Core i5	UX31A	Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000	ADATA - 128GB
OS	OS	Monitor
ArchLinux	Windows 8 RP	13.3" 1080p IPS
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CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Intel i5 3570K w/ XSPC Raystorm	ASRock z77 Extreme4	EVGA GEFORCE GTX 670 FTW	Corsair Vengeance (4GB x 2)
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Cooling
Samsung 830-Series 128 GB	Seagate 7200 RPM - 1 TB	Seagate 7200 RPM - 500 GB	XSPC RX360
Cooling	Cooling	OS	Monitor
3x GT AP-15's on Rad	NZXT Fan Controller	ArchLinux -- Gnome DE+ Awesome WM	Overlord Tempest X270SE
Monitor	Keyboard	Power	Case
Acer G235H 23"	Das Keyboard Professional Silent (Browns)	Raidmax RX-850AE	Cooler Master HAF 932 Full Tower
Mouse	Mouse Pad	Audio	Audio
Razer DeathAdder Black Edition	Xtrac Ripper XXL	Klipsch Promedia 2.1	Audio-Technica ATH-M50s
Audio	Audio
Asus Xonar DX Sound Card	Mod Mic 2.0
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CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	Hard Drive
Intel Core i5	UX31A	Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000	ADATA - 128GB
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ArchLinux	Windows 8 RP	13.3" 1080p IPS
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8/14/12 at 1:54pm

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If I had 1k to throw around, I'd prob grab this.

More screen, usb 3.0, and better cpu.

(I know.. It would be sacrificing the hd space and it's 100 more..)
Edited by CpHaAiOnS - 8/14/12 at 1:57pm

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330w	x51	razer	Audyssey Lower East Side
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Intel Atom Z2760 1.8 Ghz	2 GB RAM Memory	64 GB Flash Memory
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