Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display user reviews

Pros - Long Battery Life
- Retina Display
- Doesn't get hot
- Very thin
- Lightweight
- Very powerful
- High resolution, so I can fit multiple windows in the same space

Cons - Price, I think it's worth it though
- You can't upgrade the RAM or HD yourself
- Can't replace the battery yourself
- Doesn't have a hard drive, but dont' use it anyway
- Missing one more USB port
- No ethernet port

Summary Nothing is perfect, but with the portability and power combined, I think this is an amazing laptop for the type of work I do. I definitely think it's a bit pricey for the normal user, but for professionals that need a lot of power and quality, I think it's right on the money!

I've owned Sony, HP, Acer, Dell and all the Apple line of computers and I've very happy with this one. I'm a developer/designer and work on high res files as well as doing development running a number of different programs while surfing the net and the MacBook Pro does this all with ease. I ended up getting the the 750GB SSD with 16GB RAM, just because I couldn't add more myself, since it's all soldered together. The first thing I notice is the display, it's incredible! The battery life was the 2nd, no matter if I'm working, watching video's, it's got a long battery life. The other thing I noticed, usually when I work on the couch, is it doesn't get hot at all. I had buyers remore when I dropped 4k on it, but now I feel pretty happy. Definitely highly recommend it!

Pros Unadulterated gadget porn. The screen can only truly be appreciated after seeing it. Sturdy. Blazing fast. Whisper quiet. HDMI out.

Cons Obviously, the price. It is rather hefty.

Summary This is the *it* gadget for a reason. I had to wait 4 wks for mine to ship and this is my first mac. I. AM. BLOWN. AWAY. Just go to an Apple store and play with one and you'll see what I'm saying.

Couple of things: there is no way this computer gets 1 star reviews. I've read them and they are either trolls or don't understand what they are talking about. I'm no mac fanboi, I just hate trolls.

Other things of note that don't really effect me:
- no ethernet (dongle)
- 2 thunderbolt + hdmi means you can run FOUR displays if you wanted to.
- Battery life is good, but at full brightness and regular use I get about 5 hours on a charge. imo 10 would be nice!
- There's no Kensington Lock hole. so beware at coffee houses!
- You get free upgrade to OSX mountain lion.

It's not cheap, but it's the best out there. Don't listen to the haters.

Pros Speed, Specs, Display, Weight, Thinness

Cons Price, but that will come down as the price of SSDs come down.

Summary First let me state that I am by no means an Apple fanboy; I own Android phones and would own a Windows Phone before an iPhone. That being said, I do love my Macs. My last Mac was a 15" MBP 2.93 Core2Duo 8GB of Ram, 320 GB 7200 RPM HD, and 512 MB NVDIA Switchable graphics. That was the best laptop that I had ever owned and this one blows that one away by a country mile. First my specs, 15" MBP with Retina Display, 16GB Ram, 2.3 Corei7, 256 SSD, 1GB NVDIA. This Mac boots in 10-12 seconds, unbelievable. Shutdown is back to instantaneous, first time since Leopard. Every application is snappier and faster, no comparison. WI-FI seems to run more consistent. The actual body is just beyond compare. Extremely light, and thin. Like a 15" MacBook Air without the hardware compromises. The Retina display is as advertised. Not sure what the complaints I am reading about some apps looking bad on the new display because they are not ready for the newer resolution. Keep it set at "Scaled for Retina Display" and things are fine. The speakers are also better than on my previous MBP. This unit also runs cooler than any of my other 3 previous Mac laptops. Apple had better keep an I on price though, Windows will be nipping on it's heels next year I am sure, with likely made and speced units at lower prices. Using my wife's education discount, I was able to get mine for $2179.

Updated on Jul 4, 2012

One last con. Apple care needs to cover accidental damage like every other computer company; come on Apple get with it!

Pros Thin light weight design
Lightning fast port, literally
HDMI on this round of the Macbook Pro
Fast GPU
Fast CPU
Good options on ram

Cons Not a cheap laptop.
Not very user upgradable.

Summary Most people complain about the price.
Yet most have no idea that Apple spent nearly 1 Billion dollars developing the technology thats crammed into this 15" masterpiece. This is 100% innovation on Apples part.
You see people compare these computers to the likes of HP or Dell, but its just not an even comparison. You can not compare a Kia and a Porsche on the grounds they both have 4 wheels and drive. Its about the build quality, its about the support, its about the EXPERIENCE. Something Apple has proven time and time again you can usually only find with their products. So many companies are trying to copy the entire Macbook line up. Consumers should pay attention to that key factor. If a company like Dell or Hp has to clone the look and feel of a product just so you will buy it....why wouldn't you just buy the real thing.
The retina may soon be the most copied laptop on the market, it is sleek , powerful and versatile. If you can not afford the entry level or top end Macbook Pro retina , shoot for a $1199 Macbook Pro , you wont regret it.