The keyboard and trackpad remain essentially the same as seen on the last several generations of MacBook. Denser than it looks at first glance, the 15-inch MacBook Pro isn't exactly a carry-all-day-every-day package, although one could conceivably pull that off a few times per week. Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0Īs in the first generation of these MacBook Pro models from 2012, the current versions exist somewhere between the chunkier idea of a 'pro-level,' power-user laptop and the slim ultrabook ideal.

However, if you don't already own a Retina MacBook Pro, the promise of longer battery life, somewhat improved performance, faster Wi-Fi, and lower starting prices is enough to make this a significant overall update.Īpple MacBook Pro 15-inch with Retina Display (June 2012) In our hands-on testing, these new model looks and feels a lot like the previous generation, so if you bought one last year, there's no need to reach for your wallet. Our review configuration of the 15-inch MacBook Pro is the step-up model (and it's a big step) for $2,599, with a faster 2.3GHZ Core i7, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and the Nvidia GeForce 750M GPU. The 15-inch version defaults to 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD (which Apple cheekily described as a 'quarter terabyte').

That's a break from traditional Apple pricing, where prices would remain the same generation over generation, with updated components adding value. The MacBook Pro follows, with its prices going from $2,199 down to $1,999 for the 15-inch version (and from $1,499 for the 13-inch version down to $1,299). We were pleasantly surprised when the 13-inch MacBook Air saw its starting price cut to $1,099 earlier this year.

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