If your laptop can't last long enough to get your stuff done, what's the point of having a portable? The product testing gurus over at Which decided to see how the current generation Windows 8 laptops and ultrabooks stacked up. Their conclusion? The 13-Inch Retina MacBook Pro is the best, even running Windows 8. Read More >>
Featured comment by unuspromulti:
"It's a shame Which are about as scientific as my grandad in his shed but fortunately that's exactly their audience, God knows why it's been shared her..." More »
Apple just cut the price of the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display. You can now pick one up for £1,249 — £200 less than the original starting price of £1,449. Read More >>
A couple of months ago, I had a life-altering experience: I bought a new iPad. I use the term "life-altering experience" because before that day, I was a staunch opponent of all things Apple. I was a devout Linux and Android devotee, and I only really used Windows because I had to, and because I would never, ever be caught dead using a MacBook. I only bought the iPad because I needed a retina device to use for testing. At least that was my intention. Read More >>
9to5mac is reporting that Apple is going to announce a 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro alongside the iPad Mini at a forthcoming product announcement event. Read More >>
Featured comment by Southern:
"They should be fine, but for 3D gaming (which you probably won't be doing on a MBP) expect to see some low FPS if you drive the screen at native resol..." More »
If Apple's next iPhone is the main course, what makes the rumoured Retina-equipped 13.3" MacBook Pro then? Dessert? Well that sounds lovely, and it may be happening at tomorrow's event. Read More >>
Apple's retina MacBook Pro may well be the platonic ideal of a portable computer. It's fast; it's thin; it's brilliantly realised. Oh, and as iFixit has discovered, it's a gigantic—and expensive—pain in the ass to fix yourself. Read More >>
If you're an ardent user of Google Chrome and happen to use a Retina MacBook Pro, good news: the latest stable release of Chrome includes support for the high-res display. No longer will you have to use another browser or cause pain to your retinas. Download it here. [Google via Engadget] Read More >>
Featured comment by ilesal:
"I used Firefox for years, mostly because of the extensions, then switched to Chrome but after getting my MBPR I started using Safari, to be honest as ..." More »
The new Retina MacBook Pro is an incredible piece of hardware. On its spec sheets, Apple claims it can support "up to two external displays", but it turns out that's bull. In fact, it can support three external monitors. Read More >>
Featured comment by Steveymoo:
"Wow, now mac users can surround themselves with 4 screens for web browsing.
Give me a break, PCs and workstations have had this capability for year..." More »
OK, so you're buying a retina display MacBook Pro. Let's look past the fact that a maxed-out MacBook Air is probably enough for most regular people, or that if you order a new retina MBP today you'll have to wait a month until it arrives. Let's figure this thing out! Read More >>
Featured comment by Danjc2:
"I can honestly say I haven't used a windows PC in years. I think i'd genuinely struggle now, or at least get a little confused." More »
Above, you'll find Apple's gorgeous new MacBook Pro in all its retina display, big batteried glory, compliments of iFixIt. But look a little closer, and you'll find that Apple's made it virtually impossible to tinker with your brand new amazing. Read More >>
Featured comment by AndyR:
"So people have a choice
- a brilliant display and a machine that will last you 5 years before paying out some cash for a new battery or ram upgrade ..." More »