Updated Retina MaBook Pros seeing 3-5% performance bumps

Following Apple's recent announcement of minor spec bumps in its Retina MacBook Pro line, Primate Labs has run the new devices through benchmark tests, finding slight jumps in performance for the new models.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 33

Apple wins design rights to MacBook Pro with Retina display

Apple on Tuesday was awarded two design patents, one for the MacBook Pro with Retina display and another separate patent for the laptop's cooling vents.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 12

Exclusive: Lowest prices anywhere on over a dozen MacBook Pro Retina configurations

In addition to the one-off deals on some of Apple's MacBook Pro with Retina display configurations, AppleInsider is proud to once again team up with MacMall to offer readers unbeatable prices on roughly 15 MacBook Pro with Retina configurations, some of which have been slashed by over $815 from MSRP pricing that was effective just last week.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 23

MacBook Pro Retina with 3 Years of AppleCare now as low as $1,539; some bundles cut by $750

Following Apple's MacBook Pro with Retina display price cuts on Wednesday, Apple Authorized Reseller and AppleInsider sponsor B&H Photo similarly slashed the prices of their exclusive bundles, including the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro with 3 years of AppleCare extended protection, which now starts at just $1,539; some 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro AppleCare bundles were also cut by as much as $770.

Kasper Jade 13 years ago 29

Apple updates processors and drops prices of MacBook Pro with Retina Display [u]

Apple said Wednesday that it's making the MacBook Pro with Retina display faster and more affordable with updated processors and lower starting prices, starting at $1,499 rather than $1,699.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 149

Apple releases MacBook Pro firmware in update to address battery issues

In the second MacBook Pro firmware update in as many weeks, Apple on Tuesday released version 1.7 of its MacBook Pro SMC Firmware to patch a problem regarding the laptops' built-in battery.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 0

Apple notebook fire sale continues with $1,499 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display

The entry-level price for an Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display has been unofficially slashed by $200 to just $1,499, as the company continues to work with its indirect sales channel to push units on the back of a lackluster quarter for Mac sales in general.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 56

MacMall kicks off free overnight shipping on lowest priced MacBook Pros & MacBook Airs

MacMall on Tuesday launched a four-day promotion offering free overnight shipping on all Apple MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros, both of which are offered to AppleInsider readers at the lowest prices anywhere through exclusive coupon code APPINSDRMWB37994.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 1

Amazon, MacMall drop Retina pricing; Best prices anywhere on all MacBooks with new coupon

Apple resellers this week continued the trend of aggressive price drops on Macs, slashing 2.3GHz 15" MacBook Pro with Retina by $200, while MacMall cut a fully loaded 2.5GHz 13.3" Retina by over $300. Meanwhile, February's new MacMall coupons for AI readers offer the lowest prices anywhere on all other MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros — and they won't be beat, anywhere.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 7

MacBook firmware updates address inadvertent battery shutdown issue

Apple on Wednesday rolled out updates across its entire MacBook lineup to fix a problem that would cause the laptops' batteries to fail after a certain number of charge cycles.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 0

Best Buy takes Mac price cuts further: $200 off all MacBook Airs for 2 days

Just days after triggering a sweeping series of MacBook price cuts in Apple's reseller channel, big-box retailer Best Buy on Friday went a step further Friday when it kicked off a special two-day sale, slashing Apple's MacBook Air lineup by $200 across the board, with the entry-level 64-gigabyte model now available for just $799.99.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 18

Apple resellers instate broad price cuts on MacBooks amid concerns of slowing growth

With whispers of slowing growth in Apple's Mac business gaining traction and overall sentiment surrounding the company at its lowest levels in roughly a decade, several of its largest resellers this week instated unusually steep price cuts on almost all sub-$2000 MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs.

Kasper Jade 13 years ago 39

Refurbished 13" Retina MacBook Pros now in stock through Online Apple Store

In an update to its online storefront on on Thursday, Apple added a number of 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display models to the refurbished Mac section, with the certified laptops offering savings of up to $410 off list price.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 1

Apple wins patent for glass-on-metal trackpad designed by Jobs & Ive

Apple on Tuesday was awarded a patent for the design of the glass trackpad atop the aluminum unibody enclosure of its MacBook lineup.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 25

Site News: Mac Bundles tab added to Price Guide; $283 off loaded 13" MB Pro Retina

Over the past week, AppleInsider has expanded its Apple Price Guide to include a new tab for Mac Bundles, where readers can find — and request — exclusive Mac hardware bundles at significant discount (currently up to $450 of list price). Separately, readers can take advantage of our 3% coupons and a price drop on a fully-loaded 13" MacBook Pro Retina to save nearly $300 on that unit alone.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 5

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