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Top 5 reasons to own Retina Display Apple MacBook Pro

The Gadget Show  Thursday 14 June 2012

Top 5 reasons to own Retina Display Apple MacBook Pro

Apple this week unveiled a couple of new MacBook Pro laptops fitted with its own Retina Display technology for higher resolution images with even more detail. An improved display isn’t the only reason to fall in love with the new MacBook Pro. Here are five reasons to get excited about Apple’s latest laptop.

From the new Retina Display to its more powerful Ivy Bridge processors, the new Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display is definitely one of the most advanced laptops around. Here’s a handful of reasons why it’s worth saving up for one.

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That Retina Display

Of course we couldn’t ignore that display. The 5.1 million pixel screen spread over 15.4-inches takes the detail on Apple MacBook Pro’s to new heights. A 2880×1800 resolution delivers more detail, while maintaining excellent picture quality and a better viewing angle to cope with bright conditions. One gaze at it is enough to have any gadget fan sprung.

It’s thinner

Apple has somehow managed to cram in all of its latest laptop tech into a device that is actually thinner, and lighter than even the 13-inch model. So while the new Apple MacBook Pro is pretty big in terms of display size, it’s even less likely to give you shoulder ache than the original 13-inch models.

All-flash storage

The new Retina Display MacBook boasts 768GB all-flash storage for better performance. Startup is quicker, and apps launch faster. You’ll notice the difference when using more power intensive apps such as Final Cut Pro. And because there are no moving parts the new MacBook Pro is more durable from knocks.

Retina Display-ready software

With the Retina Display comes Retina Display-compatible apps, each tweaked to look their best on the MacBook Pro’s Retina Display. Whatever you’re using it for, you’re sure to notice the difference from not having a Retina Display.

Faster performance

The new Apple MacBook Pro is powered by the latest quad-core Intel Core i7 Ivy Bridge processor. Thanks to the latest Ivy Bridge technology, you get faster performance without sacrificing on efficiency. And it shows – battery life lasts a very decent 7-hours.

The new Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display is on sale now. Have you purchased one? Planning to? Let us know in the comments below.

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