While the new Pro with Retina isn’t a huge leap forward from its predecessor in anything except battery life, its generous price drop offers good value and makes ultrabook alternatives look over-priced.
'The MacBook Pro has all the pieces in place to become the best laptop Apple has ever produced.'
'For people who appreciate finer laptop accoutrements such as a backlit keyboard and a slot-fed DVD drive, Apple has crafted another tasty offering in the form of the 17-inch MacBook Pro.'
'Maximum RAM is 3GB No PC card slot 17-inch display won't suit everyone.'
'If the sensor detects a fall, this smart notebook safely parks the hard drive head to protect your data.'
'A brilliantly engineered piece of aluminium has replaced the polycarbonate shell to produce a laptop that looks stunning.'
'Nonremovable battery..'
'The new design is quite smooth with rounded edges on the bottom – the old model was squared off – and an internal battery thart can hit about 7 hours on one charge.'