The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display is indeed here at a starting price of $1,699 after several reports hinted its probable launch on October 23 along with the iPad Mini. Well, the two devices have definitely shared the spotlight and they are very likely to bring some healthy competition to the existing players.
As most are aware, one of the main highlights of the 13-inch MacBook Pro is its Retina display. This IPS screen offers a pixel density of 227ppi, and allows users to view and edit clips in 1080p. Plus, it is said to cut down reflection by up to 75 percent with 28 percent more contrast than the amount offered by the one featured on the current generation device. Users can configure the laptop with a 2.5GHz Intel Core i5 processor or a Core i7 CPU operating at 2.9GHz in addition to an Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU, 8GB memory and approximately 768GB flash storage.
A pair each of Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 ports is lined up on the chassis with a fresh HDMI slot that lets customers connect an HDTV or other such devices. There’s also a new Power Nap highlight in OS X Mountain Lion that automatically updates mail, contacts, software and much more. Users can expect 7 hours of web usage or 30 days of standby on a single complete charge. Features like enhanced built-in speakers, dual microphones, FaceTime HD camera, Bluetooth 4.0, MagSafe 2 power port, three-stream Wi-Fi 802.11n are also thrown into the mix.
The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display possessing a 2.5GHz Intel Core i5 dual core processor with up to 3.1GHz Turbo Boost speeds, 8GB memory and 128GB flash storage has its price starting at $1,699 (approx. Rs. 91,330). On opting for 256GB of flash memory, the laptop will be available for $1,999 (approx. Rs. 107,450). Buyers can purchase this device through the Apple online store and retail outlets as well as via authorized resellers.
Specifications:
– 13-inch IPS Retina display (227ppi)
– 2.5GHz Intel Core i5 processor/ 2.9GHz Intel Core i7 processor
– Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU
– 8GB memory
– 768GB flash storage
– 2 Thunderbolt, 2 USB 3.0 and 1 HDMI port
– Bluetooth 4.0, three-stream Wi-Fi 802.11n
