The very high resolution display has been revolutionary in the tech world and Apple is at the forefront of it all. Apple started its so-called Retina Display with their iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. Then they used this on their 3rd generation iPad, which, again, was revolutionary for a tablet display. This time around, Apple ported their Retina Display on their MacBook Pro, which makes it another eye-popping wakeup call for laptop manufacturers to make their display a wee bit better. With a jaw-dropping screen resolution of 2880 x 1800, far more than that of an HDTV, it makes high end gaming laptops look very pixilated.
The truth is other manufacturers have tried to oust Apple in terms of screen resolution on their mobile products. However, even if they have managed to forge out higher resolution mobile products, it has already been two years since Apple released theirs. This means they are just playing catch up with Apple. In fact, many of the products aimed at beating iPhone’s Retina Display does not seem to be released and maintains to be just concept products. Yet, Apple has somehow managed to beat all the odds by releasing high-resolution screen products one after the other. This makes Apple one of the frontrunner in cutting edge computing technology.
The new MacBook Pro is nonetheless impressive as it boasts the latest Ivy Bridge Core i7 with Turbo Boost Processors from Intel, standard 8 GB DDR3 memory, and a GeForce GT650M with 1 GB of GDDR5 memory from NVIDIA for graphics – these specs alone certainly makes this the laptop for serious users. It is 0.71 inches thick and weighs only 2.02 kilograms. The reason for this lightness is that the new MacBook Pro uses an all flash architecture and has rid of its optical drive. This allowed Apple designers to distribute and space things evenly and give it a slimmer body.
The new MacBook Pro also has two USB 3 ports, two thunderbolt ports, SDXC card port, and, for the first time in Apple laptops, an HDMI port. The to-be-released OS X Mountain Lion is being tailored for the new MacBook Pro. The two things missing from previous MacBook Pro are the slot loading optical drive and the Ethernet port – something that would likely frustrate some users.
With a price tag of P108,000 in the Philippines or $2,199 in the U.S., the new MacBook Pro is certainly pricey. But for those who are serious into personal computing (or more of a deep pocketed user) this laptop is certainly worth it. If you are an early adopter or one with showy intents, then this laptop is for you. Personally, if I were ever to buy this pricey laptop, it’s not like I will be showing it to anyone, but it’s because it makes me happy knowing I have it.
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Wow! A new MacBook Pro! Too bad I just got a MacBook Air during the last quarter of 2011. Otherwise, I will definitely be aiming for this one with a retina display.
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Hi Jonathan,
That’s too bad, huh.. Anyways, I’m happy to know that you got yourself a new MacBook Air last year.
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Wow! very expensive but worth it because of the features and performance.
It takes me 1 year before i can buy that Macbook.
Hi Becca,
It really depends on your preference and your current budget. It is very expensive but it is up to you if you really would want to invest in it.
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Johanna recently posted..Facts You Thought You Knew were Right All These Years
I’m with Becca. True, its expensive and worth it to have as well. We just got to save more and be on best laptops that users mostly recommending. Wish to have a better performance laptop.
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June 23, 2012 at 2:47 am
Great post Johanna, I’m saving money right now to buy myself and my brother this great peace of Apple device. Display and slim look are just some of the things that makes it amazing.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi James,
If you share the expenses on buying this New Macbook Pro with Retina Display, I bet you’re going to have an easier time saving up some money.
Good luck to you and your bro!
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This Retina display gives a new life to Apple devices. It’s really great. And the older Apple devices can’t be compared with new ones (even if they have similar specs).
Hi Stuart,
Yup, more modern Apple devices have more new features, so it really is interesting to see each time Apple launches a new version of their products.
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Nah… Too pricey! I can get a three ultrabooks for that price.
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Hi Aimee,
Yeah, it’s really pricey, but it’ll be lots of fun if you get to afford it.
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It was eventually bound to happen, a retina display on a macbook. I wonder when they are going to release one on an iMac and how much resolution they can put on a 27-inch iMac.
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Hi Cara,
Well, talking about how Apple innovates each time and every time they get to release a new version of their products, it always makes a big impact in the market, and they sell like crazy even if it’s still on pre-order basis!
In the future, I think they will be able to put a retina display on their iMacs.
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Wow, 2800 x 1800 is just incredible and that too for a laptop screen! Looking at the specs, it looks like a formidable workhorse for gamers and other power users. Not sure why they decided to leave out the ethernet port though. Online games still perform better over wired connections.
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Hi Jean,
I agree with you, online games really do perform better over wired connections; however, as consumers, we can never really have one laptop that has every feature we want.
If only these companies (Samsung, Apple, Sony, etc) would create a poll or survey that asks the consumers what they would want in a laptop and they would put those opinions into consideration when making their next laptop versions.
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I hope someone has sent me the newest macbook for a gift. Like James, I am trying to have some extra savings to buy it on my own.
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Hi Dlysen,
I also hope that someone would be kind enough to gift me the newest MacBook!
Good luck on saving up!
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Johanna recently posted..The New iPhone 5
It was on the iPad last March and MacBook this June. I wonder what more retina display devices Apple has in store for us this year.
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Hi Erwin,
The most recent one to have the retina display feature is the iPhone 5.
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Hi Johanna,
The new MacBook is something that we may want but not really need. I think it’s more of a status symbol to own one. I guess hardcore Apple users are the ones who would consider buying this on its introductory price.
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Hi Laura,
Yup, it’s more of a want for most people, especially those who really love Apple products.
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ahh macbook pro… my dream laptop. Although my original dream was the white one. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to buy one, and now it’s phased out. But still, I’m dreaming about this new macbook pro. Is this already released?
Hi Mary,
Yes, the new MacBook Pro is already released (even when this post was written).
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