Conclusion: Since this system is all about the Retina display, it's worth delving into it a bit more to really understand the technology behind it, and the incredible engineering
Pros: Breathtaking display inside and out. Unique high resolution display. Solid hardware. Great performance. Relatively thin for a workstation-level machine. Good connectiv...
Cons: Retina resolution comes with a few performance quirks. No ethernet port (must buy accessory dongle). Expensive.
Excerpt: After flipping the middle finger to the rest of the laptop market with the MacBook Pro Retina last summer, it was only a matter of time before Apple’s Midas touch turned
Excerpt: The Good Cutting-edge connectivity Bleeding-edge display Beautiful, thin minimalist design Sturdy, seamless build quality Blend of power and mobility The Bad Virtually
Pros: Cutting-edge connectivity, Bleeding-edge display, Beautiful, thin minimalist design, Sturdy, seamless build quality, Blend of power and mobility
Cons: Virtually non upgradeable after purchase, Many websites and apps are not currently optimized for the display, No optical drive, Adapters required for Firewire and Ethe...
Apple’s Retina-Equipped MacBook Pro Is a Sight to Behold
Wired
19 June 2012
Excerpt: Just like when the third-generation iPad was released earlier this year, there’s a dearth of Retina-ready apps available from the App Store at the moment.
Review: MacBook Pro with Retina Display redefines the concept of a 'pro' laptop
Macworld
15 June 2012
Excerpt: 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...
Cons: Users will need to adjust for missing features, 1920-by-1200 creates small UI elements, Memory and storage not user upgradeable, Users will need to adjust for missing ...
Conclusion: So, in these days of perfectly serviceable $500 mainstream Windows laptops, how does a machine more than four times the price garner such high marks?
Pros: Spectacular screen, Thin and light for a 15-inch laptop, Fast performance from CPU, graphics, and flash storage, Good battery life
Cons: Expensive, No optical drive or Ethernet port, Third-party apps will need to be optimized to look their best