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Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch Retina user reviews

Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch Retina

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jonconnor's avatar
5 stars out of 5

jonconnor 28 March 2013

Good: Very Fast

Bad: Can't upgrade RAM after purchase

Comment: Beautiful piece of kit. Works well with my 30" Dell Ultrasharp @ 2560x1600 and Photoshop. I paid £1450 for the latest model, 2.6Ghz, 8GB RAM & 256 SSD. Boots in 8 seconds and apps open instantly, including Microsoft Office. If you buy from Apple you can upgrade the RAM to 16GB before it's delivered. It's silent, you wouldn't know there was a fan inside even when it overclocks to 3.2Ghz, and stays cool. Feels extremely sturdy. Overall it is expensive, but Apple is all about luxury and things just working out of the box.The display is jaw dropping. Love the multi-touch pad.

I own it
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jonconnor 28 March 2013

Good: Light, Fast & Elegant

Bad: Can't upgrade RAM

Comment: People moan about the price, let's kill that one first. I just bought the latest model, 2.6Ghz with 8GB RAM and 256 SSD for £1450. Apple products have always been luxury products that just work, (Notice that no Apple product has 99p at the end of its price tag). You take it out the box, give it some details et voila! your iPad, iPhone and MacBook are all linked. It's all about everything just working together without having to be a rocket scientist.
Build quality is second to none, you feel like you could bang nails in with it. When not on my lap it's connected to my 30" Dell Ultrasharp 2560x1600. The HD4000 graphics are great for my needs dealing with Photoshop and a little video editing.
It's a beautiful piece of kit that boots in about 8 seconds.

I own it
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Jemmahoney 10 March 2013

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I hope this helps someone on here!

I own it
Ipad4fan's avatar
5 stars out of 5

Ipad4fan 19 January 2013

Comment: Cool

I want it
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temmy 31 December 2012

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5 stars out of 5

deedypeters 7 December 2012

Comment: nice computer, good size. feels like a tablet and it's powerful.

I own it
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5 stars out of 5

deedypeters 7 December 2012

Good: retina display, nice screen and small size plus operates without making any loud sound.

Bad: no cd drive,

Comment: nice computer, does not get hot eaily like the other versions, the fan operates without making noise.

I own it
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2 stars out of 5

Matt Kneale 7 December 2012

Good: Screen looks fantastic

Bad: Subsequent bankruptcy and significantly lacking in power for this price bracket.

Comment: Lovely screen but that can't address the astronomical, take-equity-out-of-your-house price and the distinct lack of features for that price bracket.

Not for me
Northerndj's avatar
1.5 stars out of 5

Northerndj 7 December 2012

Good: Thin screen

Bad: The prise what pkanet are they on you can get a faster ultra book and cheaper

Comment: Well Apple fan boys will by this as they don't care apple rip them off.
But realy is it worth the money ......No
Yet another lap top for the rich

Not for me

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