Apple MacBook Pro 15" Retina Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3720QM Laptop 39.1 cm (15.4") 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 768 GB Flash NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 15" Retina Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3720QM Laptop 39.1 cm (15.4") 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 768 GB Flash NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Silver

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Short summary description Apple MacBook Pro 15" Retina Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3720QM Laptop 39.1 cm (15.4") 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 768 GB Flash NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Silver :
Apple MacBook Pro 15" Retina, Intel® Core™ i7, 2.6 GHz, 39.1 cm (15.4"), 2880 x 1800 pixels, 16 GB, 768 GB
Long summary description Apple MacBook Pro 15" Retina Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3720QM Laptop 39.1 cm (15.4") 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 768 GB Flash NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Silver :
Apple MacBook Pro 15" Retina. Product type: Laptop, Form factor: Clamshell. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i7, Processor model: i7-3720QM, Processor frequency: 2.6 GHz. Display diagonal: 39.1 cm (15.4"), Display resolution: 2880 x 1800 pixels. Internal memory: 16 GB, Internal memory type: DDR3-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 768 GB, Storage media: Flash. On-board graphics card model: Intel® HD Graphics 4000, Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M. Operating system installed: Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. Product colour: Silver

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Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:31

Average rating:88

Uk has collected 177 expert reviews for Apple MacBook Pro 15" Retina Laptop 39.1 cm (15.4") Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3720QM 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 768 GB Flash NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Silver and the average expert rating is 88 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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computeractive.co.uk

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2013-03-16 16:31:25

Average rating:0

All of Apple's handheld devices, namely the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch, have so-called ‘Retina' screens. These are displays that have so many pixels that they are indistinguishable from one another, so onscreen text and images look incredibly smooth a...

gadgetguy.com.au

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2013-03-16 16:31:26

Average rating:90

Apple’s latest revision to its MacBook Pro series of computers not only makes everything faster, but also thinner, with a new hardware design that also incorporates the highest resolution screen to ever grace a laptop. Is this Apple’s best laptop yet?...

Supports some of the most needed standards, including HDMI, USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt; Performs brilliantly; Fantastic Retina screen; Slim for a machine that doesn't try to be an Ultrabook;...
Older apps look a little pixelated on the new screen; Hardware is soldered and down, forcing future repairs to be handled by Apple; Half-height SD card slot;...
Apple's latest revision to the MacBook Pro is almost perfect, with the company throwing together some of the nicest updates into a body and design that already was damn near close to perfect.Simple put, the new Apple MacBook Pro 15 inch is absolutely exce...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:26

Average rating:90

If you want to know which innovative features will appear in next year’s Windows laptops, look at today’s Macintosh notebook. That’s the trend we’ve noted since the 1990s and this year’s Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display is certainly not going to b...

The specifications and benchmark results clearly excel yet they fail to define the precision build, meticulous design and the essential comfort of this pioneering laptop. If the £2399 price alarms, know that the £1799 model carries as much class and on...

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gadgetshow.channel5.com

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2013-03-16 16:31:26

Average rating:80

The latest 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro is now fitted with Apple’s Retina Display. The LED backlit display features IPS technology and a 2880x1800, 220 pixels per inch resolution. The MacBook Pro with Retina Display comes in two versions, with a 2.3GHz an...

The highlight is the Apple MacBook Pro’s Retina Display. It’s the sharpest screen you’re ever likely to see on any laptop or desktop. To call it the best-looking computer screen you’ll lay eyes on is an understatement. It’s gorgeous. text and images look incredible, without a stray pixel in sight. The only downside is it makes non-Retina Display screens look inferior in comparison. You’ll not loo...
As glorious as the Retina Display is, for now you’ll only see the benefits on Apple’s on board programs and apps tweaked to make the most of the new display, but look at regular web pages apps not designed to work with Apple’s Retina Display, and you’ll see how tatty they begin to look. The Retina Display is so good that others have yet to catch up, making everything else look worse. Retina Displ...
The Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display is an amazing laptop that once again sets the benchmark for many laptops to follow. Its performance is exemplary, and the display is a thing of beauty, but the price will for many be difficult to justify. Appl...

T3.com

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2013-03-16 16:31:26

Average rating:80

Apple's mid-2012 MacBook Pro 15-inch model is essntially a refresh of the existing model (along with a 13-inch option) though the 17-inch MacBook Pro was discontinued.The two 15-inch MacBook Pros covered here retain the form factor used in the previous ge...

USB-C is an enabler, Touch Bar has some very clever uses, Touch ID is welcome...
Not very latest-gen Intel chips, 16GB a restriction for some, Touch Bar is an expensive addition...

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laptops.reviewed.com

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:26

Average rating:100

The Macbook Pro with Retina Display proved itself to be a superior machine for a superior price...

Brilliant Screen, Extraordinarily Powerful...
Pricey, Too Hot to Handle...
The 15-inch Macbook Pro w/ Retina Display is an impressive machine, but it’s not for everyone. The Macbook Pro with Retina Display had the highest performance of any laptop we’ve ever tested thus far. With its i7 quad core processor and 8GB of RAM, its r...

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itpro.co.uk

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:26

Average rating:100

Apple has transplanted its Retina display concept from the iPad to the MacBook Pro range with outstanding results. Just as the iPad's Retina display left every other tablet trailing in its wake, the MacBook Pro promises to do the same to every other lapto...

The MacBook Pro gains a staggeringly crisp Retina display and quad-core Ivy Bridge CPU. The result is stunning, and although expensive there is no other laptop out there to match it...

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channelpro.co.uk

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2013-03-16 16:31:26

Average rating:100

The MacBook Pro gains a staggeringly crisp Retina display and quad-core Ivy Bridge CPU. The result is stunning, and expensiveRating: 5Average: 5 (1 vote) While PC manufacturers have been busily updating their ranges with Intel’s Ivy Bridge processors...

Apple has made some bold decisions in redesigning the MacBook Pro: the absent optical drive, the lack of user upgradeability, and, of course, the need for developers to upgrade their software to take advantage of the Retina display.Yet, just as the Mac...

techradar.com

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:26

Average rating:90

Apple's new MacBook Pro with Retina display takes a new look at the high-end, pro-user notebook. Launched at the Worldwide Developer's Conference 2012 (WWDC 2012) , it breaks with numerous traditions and leaves behind several legacy technologies. Altho...

Breathtakingly good screen, Impressive new processors, Updated discrete graphics, Stellar performance, USB 3.0...
Prohibitively expensive, Few customisation options, Upgrades almost impossible, No optical drive, No Ethernet or FireWire 800...
Is the MacBook Pro with Retina display the future of Apple laptops? Quite possibly. With solid state storage getting cheaper, the decline of optical drives' significance and the outstanding speed and versatility of Thunderbolt ports, it seems clear that...

goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:27

Average rating:90

I've never owned a MacBook Pro, nor have I ever used one for an extended period of time (except for this one, of course). I've always been firmly in the PC camp, preferring Microsoft's Windows to Apple's OS. That said, if I was in the market for a new...

There's no doubt that Apple's 2012 MacBook Pro is a great piece of kit. Its Retina display and Ivy Bridge CPU are the main attractions, but its keyboard and overall build quality are still among the best in the business and make this laptop a worthy up...

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expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:27

Average rating:100

The MacBook Pro was once the domain of graphics professionals, video editors and engineers that needed a huge amount of power in a portable package, but when Apple retired the standard MacBook it became the de facto standard for every would-be screenwr...

The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display isn't a major leap forward in technology, but it didn't need to be. A better processor, battery life, faster storage and a Force Touch touchpad make it a worthwhile upgrade for those using almost any non-Retina...

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v3.co.uk

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2013-03-16 16:31:27

Average rating:80

Apple has excited its fans with the latest addition to its MacBook range - a Retina display. Unveiled at WWDC in mid-June, the Retina display brings the MacBook line up to speed with the iPad and iPhone. We’ve been testing the 15.4in 2.6GHz model out t...

Retina display, thin and sleek design, great battery life, speedy performance...
Waiting for Mountain Lion, expensive...
The Retina MacBook Pro is a fantastic laptop for anyone who works with video or photos, or just wants a brilliant display to view multimedia content on, though of course it comes with the obligatory high price tag...

wired.co.uk

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:27

Average rating:90

Apple's announcement of a MacBook Pro with a "Retina Display" running at 2,880x1,800 pixels didn't come as much of a surprise. Wired.co.uk has been been using one in-house to see how it performs, and we've learned a great deal so far. Namely that this...

Incredible display, Amazing design, Powerful, Great graphics, Innovative operating system...
Many apps need updating to support the Retina Display, Expensive, Only one audio socket...
Although the majority of third-party applications on the new MacBook Pro look okay at the time of writing, those that support the Retina Display -- Photoshop, Apple's Aperture, Final Cut Pro etc -- look truly stunning. Those that don't may be upgraded...

macworld.com.au

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:27

Average rating:90

Apple isn’t afraid to stir things up, making people rethink how they use technology. In recent years, most of that kind of innovation has focused on the iPhone, iPad and iOS. But now directs attention back to the Mac.The Retina MacBook Pro is not only...

Retina Display; speed; slim; flash storage...
No ethernet, FireWire 800 ports; No ExpressCard slot; power hungry, $2499 (2.3 GHz); $3199 (2.6GHz)...
With the Retina MacBook Pro, Apple once again proves it is a company that refuses to sit still and get comfortable. It redefined the ultraportable laptop with the MacBook Air and has now altered the concept of the “pro” laptop. Going lighter and smalle...

theregister.co.uk

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:27

Average rating:90

You’ve got to hand it to Apple. Having created the first Ultrabook about three years before Intel even got around to coining the brand, it has now taken another step forward with the new MacBook Pro With Retina Display. The 2880 x 1800 screen is certai...

It’s hard not to admire the all-round quality of Apple’s latest release. The Retina display leaves every other laptop display we’ve ever seen trailing in its wake. But just as important is the fact that Apple has managed to significantly reduce the s...

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pocket-lint.com

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:27

Average rating:90

Apple’s new flagship device shows what’s possible with the company’s laptop range, boasting plenty, and delivering lots, but do you really need all this power, is it as thin as they say it is, and should you be raiding the piggy bank right now? Design...

Screen, speed, performance, battery life, design...
Not upgradable, expensive...
Apple has developed a machine that's beautifully designed, technologically advanced and expensive enough to be considered only by those who have to have the best of the best. We love it though, and so will you...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:27

Average rating:90

We give our first impression of the new Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display. The full review of the MacBook Pro (Retina) will be published soon – watch this space for our full expert verdict. When it comes to the big breakthrough, the clue is definit...

Not just nice and light, not just good and thin – Apple's first retina-class Mac is a triumph in portable computing. We'll update this review with benchmarks on battery life and system performance soon; but in just over 24 hours of steady use, we're ev...

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trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:27

Average rating:90

Updated: now with Diablo 3 results , the first game optimised for Retina . Retina MacBook Pro Intro Until now, Apple laptops have been gorgeous and well-built options, but they certainly weren't always at the cutting edge. In fact, you could usually get m...

Gorgeous, unrivalled IPS screen, Superb, class-leading connectivity, Sleek, attractive design, Relatively slim and light, Powerful, balanced specifications...
Very expensive, Not upgradeable, No Gigabit Ethernet, Non-standard screen resolution...
Quite simply, the MacBook Pro 15 inch with Retina Display's 2,880 x 1,800 IPS ‘Retina' screen is amazing. And now that Apple finally offers USB 3.0 to go along with this laptop's twin Thunderbolt ports, connectivity is also unmatched. Though they're not u...

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macworld.co.uk

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:28

Average rating:0

We can't wait to get our hands on the new MacBook Pro with Retina display announced at WWDC on Monday. As soon as we get to try one out we'll publish our findings here, so check back periodically. UPDATE: We’ve had a first look at the new, Retina-disp...

Retina display; flash memory; less reflection; battery life...
High price...
Fourteen months after its release, the 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display (Mid-2012) remains the finest notebook computer money can buy. A few competitors have stepped up with Retina-class displays, examples being the Google Chromebook Pixel, T...

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digitalartsonline.co.uk

Updated:
2013-03-24 21:22:32

Average rating:80

The next generation of MacBook Pro is a truly astounding feat of product design and engineering. The Retina Display alone is enough to turn heads, but the ultra-thin chassis will draw envious glances from even owners of other MacBook Pros – and despite be...

Amazing screen; excellent performance; svelte and lightweigh...
Little app support for screen...

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2014-03-20 03:05:29

Average rating:100

won us over with its impressive power, slick form and hi-res screen, but the sting in the tail was always going to be that wallet-shattering price. Enter the new 13in MacBook Pro with Retina Display – it’...

Crystal clear, accurate display, Even more handsome...
No ethernet connection, No optical drive...
What could be the best laptop ever just became truly portable. Expect hi-res-tops galore in 2013...

bit.com.au

Updated:
2014-03-27 01:47:01

Average rating:100

Update: Read the review of the Apple MacBook Pro 13in with Retina display here] While PC manufacturers have been busily updating their ranges with Intel's Ivy Bridge processors, Apple has gone a step further. Not content with updating the internals, it...

Apple has made some bold decisions in redesigning the MacBook Pro: the optical drive, lack of upgradability, and, of course, the need for developers to upgrade their software to take advantage of the Retina display. But this redefines our understanding o...

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delimiter.com.au

Updated:
2014-03-29 03:42:25

Average rating:0

In February this year, Apple updated its flagship MacBook Pro line with faster processors and lower prices, including its top of the line model with its famed ‘Retina Display' high resolution screen. But, with the influx of Windows 8-based laptops...

There's no doubt that the 15” MacBook Pro with Retina Display isn't the perfect laptop. Now that iPads and MacBook Airs are so popular, it feels a little heavy, it could do with a couple more USB ports, and Apple has removed some features over time, such...

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barefeats.com

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:25

Average rating:0

We decided to conduct a shootout between an example of each to illustrate the performance gap which may be critical for you if you are running professional apps...

The 13" Retina MacBook Pro is for consumers who want an "insanely great" small screen but don't have heavy computing requirements. The 15" Retina MacBook Pro is for professionals who run demanding pro apps...

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notebookcheck.net

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:25

Average rating:88

Two models with different configurations are offered at launch. Our test system is the base model and features the Intel Core i7-3615QM Quad-Core processor (2.3 GHz), 8 GByte RAM and a 256 GByte SSD. The higher-end version includes the 2.6 GHz Intel Core...

An even slimmer chassis and less weight, Build quality, feel & rigidity, USB 3.0 and HDMI are now integrated, Input devices including backlit keyboard, High resolution display (220 DPI, IPS), Convincing display data, Good performance and powerful graphics...
Chassis can get very hot, Port selection not overwhelming, Adapter is needed to add additional ports, Maintenance almost impossible, Only 12 months standard warranty, BTO options comparatively expensive, Many programs are not optimized yet (HiDPI), Notebo...
The hype surrounding the new Apple MacBook Pro 15 with Retina display immediately after the WWDC 2012 was immense. After several weeks of testing, we are able to draw our own conclusion and share our opinion. The now even slimmer aluminum unibody chassis...

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techspot.com

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:25

Average rating:0

Apple’s coveted Retina display has finally found its way to a full-size notebook courtesy of the latest MacBook Pro. But anyone familiar with this new system knows that Apple didn’t simply add a higher resolution display to the standard MacBook Pro fra...

Breathtaking display inside and out. Unique high resolution display. Solid hardware. Great performance. Relatively thin for a workstationlevel machine. Good connectivity, includes Thunderbolt...
Retina resolution comes with a few performance quirks. No ethernet port (must buy accessory dongle). Expensive...

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maclife.com

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:26

Average rating:90

The gorgeous, bright, color-saturated Retina display is the first thing you notice when cracking open Apple's newest machine. Its resolution is 2880x1800 pixels, but it would be a bit of an oversimplification to call that the "native resolution." When...

Best display we've ever seen on a laptop. Two Thunderbolt ports. HDMI and USB 3. Speedy. Thin. Light. Quiet.
Apps not updated for Retina display can appear blurry. RAM, hard drive, and battery not user-upgradeable. FireWire and Gigabit Ethernet require $29 adapters. The $9.99 MagSafe-to-MagSafe 2 adapter should have been included for free.

Theinquirer.net

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:27

Average rating:90

The Macbook Pro with a Retina display is even sleeker than its predecessors. At only 18mm thick, the aluminium unibody machine has more the look of a Macbook Air than some of the older generations of Macbooks. The Retina model features the same glas...

Retina display, thin and sleek design, great battery life, speedy performance...
Need to shell out £25 for an Ethernet connector...

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wired.com

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:27

Average rating:90

When Apple introduced the MacBook Air in 2008, it shook up the entire PC industry. In just a few years, “the world’s thinnest notebook” evolved from a super-slim novelty into a viable computing solution, sending other manufacturers on a mad rush to iss...

Extremely sharp 2880×1800 resolution display is pure eye candy. Excellent springy keyboard and trackpad. Even the cheapest model, with 8GB of flash memory and an SSD, is super speedy. Never thought I'd be comfortable holding a 15inch notebook in one hand...
Price is hard to swallow — upgrades, addons and accessories can bump the cost up nearly ,000 more. Sealed unibody design is impossible to upgrade yourself once you've purchased the device — but come now, you knew that going in...

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ubergizmo.com

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:27

Average rating:0

Although it is sensibly thinner, the new Macbook Pro feels very much like a regular Macbook Pro in physical terms Apple tends to update its designs very infrequently, so a change like this is a bit of an event in the Apple world. This time, the new Mac...

Although it is sensibly thinner, the new Macbook Pro feels very much like a regular Macbook Pro in physical termsApple tends to update its designs very infrequently, so a change like this new Macbook Pro is a bit of an event in the Apple world. This time...

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mobiletechreview.com

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:27

Average rating:90

twitter: @lisagade) The MacBook Pro with Retina Display has only been out a few days, yet it hardly needs an introduction. This is Apple's next generation MacBook Pro and it brings a slimmed down design, lighter weight and new ports: HDMI and two USB...

Slim, light, fast and that Retina display, Slim, light, fast and that Retina display, Slim, light, fast and that Retina display, Slim, light, fast and that Retina display...
Expensive, parts not upgradable, Expensive, parts not upgradable, Expensive, parts not upgradable, Expensive, parts not upgradable...
A Pro workstation that weighs 4.5 lbs. and has a display like none other? Check. A laptop that walks circles around the 13" MacBook Air (also refreshed with third generation Intel processors)? Check. A more portable 15" MacBook Pro. Check. One of the...

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macworld.com

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:27

Average rating:0

Apple isn’t afraid to stir things up, making people rethink how they use technology. In recent years, most of that kind of innovation has focused on the iPhone, iPad, and iOS. But the MacBook Pro with Retina display now directs attention back to the Ma...

Stunning Retina display, Top-notch performance, Slim and lightweight, Reduced screen glare, HDMI connectivity, USB 3.0 support...
Users will need to adjust for missing features, Memory and storage not user upgradeable, 1920-by-1200 creates small UI elements...

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slashgear.com

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:27

Average rating:0

Faced with one of the most news-packed WWDC keynotes so far, it takes a very special product to stand out but the MacBook Pro with Retina Display managed it. Apple’s collective interpretation of what a “next generation” pro-level notebook should be, th...

It’s worth noting that Apple didn’t describe the new MacBook Pro as its “Retina Display” upgrade to the previous Pro: instead, it referred to the notebook the company’s best ideas for the next-generation of Pro. That’s because there’s more to it than...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:28

Average rating:90

The Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Retina Display) is the laptop you want if you care about performance, thinness, and the screen. It's not the vaunted "15-inch MacBook Air" that was rumored prior to 2012's WWDC—it's better, thanks to an up-to-date components...

Brilliant Retina display. Thin profile. Good port selection. Discrete graphics. Speedy storage. Has 8GB of memory. Ready for Mac OS X Mountain Lion.
Ethernet use requires adapter. Not all apps currently work well with Retina display...
With a higher-resolution display, thin chassis, and up-to-date components, the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch with Retina Display is the new king of high-end desktop replacement laptops...

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engadget.com

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:28

Average rating:89

Product categories come and go, grow and wither, revolutionize the world and then slowly fade into a state of cold, quiet, everlasting obsolescence. It happens all the time, sometimes over the course of just a year or two (see: netbooks) and, while compan...

World-class performance, Improved battery life...
Expensive, MagSafe 2 connector requires an adapter...
The MacBook Pro with Retina display is a top-shelf laptop with a world-class display. It isn't cheap, but it's worth it...

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Laptopmag.com

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:28

Average rating:90

FOLLOW US SHARE Just when the laptop competition thinks it's closing in on Apple, the company launches a new product that raises the bar for the entire industry. For the new MacBook Pro with Retina Display, it's the screen -- all 2880 x 1800 pixels of...

Jaw-dropping Retina Display, Very fast performance and robust graphics, Speedier Flash memory, Excellent speakers and dual mics, Runs quiet, Top-notch ergonomics...
Expensive, Keyboard can get hot, Limited configuration options for entry model...
The MacBook Pro with Retina Display boasts a breathtakingly gorgeous screen, super-fast performance and long battery life in a slim and portable design.

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2013-03-16 16:31:30

Average rating:100

Stuff magazine Tue, Jun 19 2012, 5:24PM Go on, get your face closer to it. You know you want to. It's the first thing everyone does. Lie cheek down on the keyboard and press your nose to the glass if you like: the answer's still the same. No, you...

Apple’s new MacBook Pro is a remarkable laptop. It’ll be remembered for that searing display but there are many more reasons to admire it...

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2013-05-18 03:11:49

Average rating:100

won us over with its impressive power, slick form and hi-res screen, but the sting in the tail was always going to be that wallet-shattering price. Enter the new 13in MacBook Pro with Retina Display – it’...

What could be the best laptop ever just became truly portable. Expect hi-res-tops galore in 2013...

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theverge.com

Updated:
2013-12-12 11:40:02

Average rating:0

Screen notwithstanding, the most impressive feat is how small and light the MacBook Pro with Retina is. At .71 inches thick uniformly, the MacBook Pro with Retina display is just a hair taller than the .68-inch (at its thickest) MacBook Air — though in pr...

Best display ever for a laptop, Much thinner and lighter than previous Pros, Powerful new Ivy Bridge chipset, USB 3.0 and HDMI out...
Screen still prone to glare, Apps and website not yet optimized for Retina display, Chassis gets notably hot in processor-intensive situations...

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makeuseof.com

Updated:
2014-02-05 02:31:23

Average rating:0

Last week the Internet was awash with news of Apple's latest addition to their laptop line, the MacBook Pro with Retina display. Following recent trends, the company has managed another world first – this time claiming the world's highest resolution noteb...

The latest MacBook Pro with Retina display is a force to be reckoned with, and in terms of specification and raw power so are the non-Retina Macbook models. While the price won't resonate well with everyone, the build quality and performance will take som...

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macnn.com

Updated:
2014-02-07 02:51:45

Average rating:90

Apple has attempted to redefine the full power professional notebook with the next-generation MacBook Pro. In doing so it has delivered a notebook that is incredibly thin and light for the performance it offers. However, as is often the case with Apple pr...

Cuttingedge connectivity, Bleedingedge display, Beautiful, thin minimalist design, Sturdy, seamless build quality, Blend of power and mobility...
Virtually non upgradeable after purchase, Many websites and apps are not currently optimized for the display, No optical drive, Adapters required for Firewire and Ethernet, Price premium for privilege...

arstechnica.com

Updated:
2014-05-30 07:28:35

Average rating:0

A thinner , "Retina" MacBook Pro had been rumored for some time, and Apple did not disappoint when it introduced the new 15" Retina MacBook Pro at its Worldwide Developers Conference last week.Availability has been rather scarce since the notebook's launc...

Retina display really does impress, Quad-core Ivy Bridge processor and NVIDIA GT 650M GPU are powerful, Thinner and lighter than old 15" MacBook Pro, same weight as 13" MacBook Pro, USB 3.0! Two Thunderbolt ports! HDMI...
FireWire and Ethernet require dongles, Despite thinness, won't replace an Air for most users considering a switch, Build-to-order options get expensive fast...
Apple is betting on the future needs of professionals with the Retina MacBook Pro. Not everyone is entirely ready for that future right now, though, so Apple is offering Ivy Bridge-bumped versions of the "old" 15" and 13" MacBook Pro for those who aren't...

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