Review: 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display
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This is the difference between the Retina MacBook Pro's 2560 x 1600 display and the MacBook Air's 1440 x 900 display
The rMBP's design isn't a radical departure from previous MacBooks
The MacBook Pro with Retina Display is slightly more compact than other MacBooks
Apple's excellent keyboard hasn't changed from previous MacBooks
Our mixed-use battery test yielded six and a half hours of uptime
This closeup doesn't do it justice, but the display is terrific
It doesn't look remarkably different from other MacBooks
We review Apple's entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display
The MacBook Pro with Retina Display runs Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Apple's glass trackpad is still one of the best you can find
Yep, there it is
The rMBP is much thinner than the (non-Retina) MacBook Pro
Side view of the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display
The 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (top) is thicker than the 13-inch MacBook Air (bottom) - but not by a huge margin
The Retina MacBook Pro (left) is a bit more compact than the 13-inch MacBook Air (right)
The magnified section is the exact level of detail you'd see in this screen
Article Summary
When Apple released the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display last June, it started at US$2,200. When the 13-inch model arrived last October, it rang up at only $1,800. Progress, I suppose – but still a pretty penny. Now, however, Apple has dropped the prices on all Retina MBPs, and the entry level is now $1,500. With its more affordable price tag, perhaps you’re eyeing its gorgeous 2,560 x 1,600 screen. Is it worth it? Read on, as we review the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display.
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