Pros

  • Reduced screen glare
  • Top-notch performance
  • Slim and lightweight
  • USB 3.0 support
  • HDMI connectivity
  • Stunning Retina display

Cons

  • Users will need to adjust for missing features
  • 1920-by-1200 creates small UI elements
  • Memory and storage not user upgradeable

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 i7 quad-core
Memory
Memory speed 1600.0 MHz
Memory type DDR3
Memory max 16.0 GB
Requirements
Operating System Compatibility Macintosh OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)
Display
Display type Color LCD with LED backlight
Display size 15.4 inches
Graphics
Graphics Type Switchable
Primary Graphics Chipset Intel HD Graphics; 1GB 4000 NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M
Storage
Drive size 512.0 GB
Drive type Solid-State Drive
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • HDMI
  • Thunderbolt
  • USB 3.0
Audio Output Audio - 1/8" Mini
Wireless connection
  • Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi
Dimensions
Height 0.71 inches
Width 14.13 inches
Weight 4.46 pounds
Depth 9.73 inches
Storage Media
SD card SDXC Card