Benchmarks show modest performance gains with Apple's new Retina MacBook Pros

Apple's new Haswell-powered Retina MacBook Pros have started finding their way into the online score aggregator for popular benchmark suite Geekbench, less than 24 hours after their unveiling.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 26

How to get the lowest prices on Apple's new MacBook Pros with instant coupons, tax-free options

Apple's new family of MacBook Pros introduced Tuesday are on their way to the company's largest authorized resellers, and AppleInsider has again teamed with a pair of its sponsors to offer readers the lowest prices anywhere on standalone 2013 MacBook Pros as well as those bundled with 3 years of AppleCare protection.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 18

Apple axes non-Retina 15" MacBook Pro, keeps disk drive-toting 13" legacy model

With the introduction of Apple's latest MacBook Pro with Retina display lineup, including an entry level 13-inch model, the company phased out the 15-inch non-Retina version, leaving only the 13-inch with SuperDrive remaining.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 91

Apple's updated 15" MacBook Pro features Intel Crystalwell graphics, starts at $1999

Apple's premium 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display was refreshed on Tuesday with a lower starting price of $1,999, while adding features such as 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Intel Crystalwell graphics to the package.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 70

Apple announces thinner 13" Retina MacBook Pro with Intel Iris graphics, 9 hours of battery life

Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display has been updated with a thinner, lighter design featuring Intel's latest-generation Haswell processors and a new lower starting price of $1,299.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 38

Apple inventory snapshot suggests new MacBook Pros imminent, non-Retina iPad mini may live on

A near last minute snapshot of Apple's indirect channel inventory ahead of Tuesday's media event supports expectations of new Retina MacBook Pros, 9.7-inch fifth-gen iPads, and a redesigned Mac Pro, but shows surprisingly large stock of Apple TV and the most popular iPad minis.

Katie Marsal 12 years ago 73

What to expect from Apple's Oct. 22 event: iPads, Macs, Mavericks & more

Apple on Tuesday confirmed that it will hold a media event next week, where the company is preparing to unveil its second-generation iPad mini and fifth-generation iPad, along with other anticipated products. Here's a rundown of what the company is expected to announce, based on the latest leaks and rumors.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 97

Rumor: Updated MacBook Pros to arrive in late Oct., new Mac Pro in mid Nov.

Alleged availability dates for some of Apple's anticipated upcoming products were reported on Tuesday, pegging new MacBook Pros to launch in just over a week, with the revamped Mac Pro desktop apparently set to debut in mid November.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 120

Apple's 2011 MacBook Pro lineup suffering from sporadic GPU failures

Owners of early-2011 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pros are reporting issues with the discrete AMD graphics processors in their notebooks, which in some cases results in the failure of the component, leaving an expensive logic board replacement as the only remedy.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 128

Apple fixes battery-related shutdown issue with MacBook Pro and MacBook Air firmware updates

Apple on Tuesday released a trio of SMC updates, one each for the MacBook Pro, MacBook Pro Retina and MacBook Air, that patches a minor issue some users have experienced when draining the battery down to near zero.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 15

Haswell-based MacBook Pros expected to ship in September - report

The highly-anticipated MacBook Pro refresh is said to already be in production, setting the stage for a possible unveiling alongside new iPhones at Apple's rumored Sept. 10 event.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 138

Exclusive Deals: $799 MacBook Air, $1799 fully-loaded 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina

In its on-going quest to bring you the most affordable pricing on Apple's product offerings, AppleInsider is teaming this week with Apple power reseller B&H Photo to offer the lowest prices anywhere on an entry-level 11-inch MacBook Air and a fully-loaded current-generation 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display.

Katie Marsal 12 years ago 25

Caught by iPad cannibalization, Apple, Inc. gambles on Mac inventory safeguards

Apple reduced its total channel inventory by a whopping $1 billion last quarter. That aggressive cut may help explain recent temporary stock-outs of low-volume products, such as Macs and accessories, as the company adopts what is said to be a more conservative approach amidst a shrinking PC market.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 105

Deals: Best Buy knocks $200 off all Retina MacBook Pros; others discount by up to $650 [u]

Big box retailer Best Buy is holding a 48-hour sale that ends Saturday at midnight, slashing the price of all MacBook Pro with Retina display models by $200, while also offering $100 iTunes Gift Cards for $85. Meanwhile, other Apple resellers have discounted fully loaded MacBook Pro with Retina display BTO configurations by as much as $650, while supplies last.

Katie Marsal 12 years ago 24

Rumor: Apple to ship Haswell-powered Retina MacBook Pros in October

New Retina MacBook Pros with Intel's new Haswell processors could arrive even later than expected, in October, if the latest rumor is to be believed.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 39

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