Pros

  • Dazzling Retina display
  • Reduced screen glare USB 3.0 support HDMI connectivity
  • USB 3.0 support HDMI connectivity
  • Drastic price reduction, faster processor over predecessor

Cons

  • Users will need to adjust for missing features
  • Memory and storage not user upgradeable
  • Limited to 8GB of memory

Manufacturer’s Description

A groundbreaking Retina display. All-flash architecture. The fastest mobile processors. Remarkably thin and light 13-inch and 15-inch designs. Together, these features take the notebook to a place it's never been. And they'll do the same for everything you create with it.

The Specs

Processor
Processor type Core i5 dual core
Memory
Memory speed 1600.0 MHz
Memory type DDR3
Memory max 8.0 GB
Requirements
Operating System Compatibility Macintosh OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)
Display
Resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels
Display type Glossy LCD with LED Backlight
Display size 13.3 inches
Graphics
Primary Graphics Chipset Intel Graphics HD 4000
Graphics Type Integrated
Storage
Drive type Solid-State Drive
Drive size 256.0 GB
Battery
Charging Interface Proprietary Connector
Battery Type Lithium Polymer
Vendor Rated Battery life 7.0 hours
Ports and Connections
Wireless connection
  • Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi
Available Interfaces
  • HDMI
  • Thunderbolt
  • USB 3.0
Audio Output Audio - 1/8" Mini
Dimensions
Height 0.75 inches
Weight 3.57 pounds
Depth 8.62 inches
Width 12.35 inches
Storage Media
SD card SDXC Card